Meeting in the Parliament of Uzbekistan On 15 July, the second day of his official visit to Uzbekistan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with the Chairman of the Senate (upper house) of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbayeva. According to the Dunyo news agency, during the meeting the parties noted that the inter-parliamentary dialogue … [Read more...]
Uzbek experts talk on the role of transport connectivity of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan's collaboration in transport and logistics is a prerequisite for improving connectivity across Eurasia. The newspaper UzDaily has published articles with the views of experts of the leading think tanks of Uzbekistan on transport cooperation with Turkmenistan. Ares Bayazitov, chief researcher at the International Institute of Central Asia, shared … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan upgrade cooperation in tourism
On 14 July 2022, on the sidelines of the state visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Uzbekistan, an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of tourism was signed. The document provides for wide media coverage of joint international conferences, forums, seminars and exhibitions aimed at promoting the tourism potential of countries and … [Read more...]
European Union and Central Asia will hold the first regional conference on connectivity in November 2022
On 17-18 November 2022, the first EU-Central Asia Conference on Sustainable Connectivity and a Ministerial Meeting will be held in Samarkand. Preparations for the forum were discussed in Tashkent by the EU delegation headed by Luc Devigne, Deputy Managing Director for Eastern Partnership, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia of the European External Action Service. According … [Read more...]
Conference on “International transport and transit corridors: interconnection and development” begins in Ashgabat in July 18-19, 2022
Next Monday, Ashgabat will host an international conference dedicated to reviving transport and transit corridors to enhance regional and inter-regional interconnection and development. The Conference is organized by the initiative of the Transport & Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan. Main organizers of the conference are: … [Read more...]
Tashkent Summit Talks: Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan strategic partnership moves on a new stage – 19 bilateral agreements signed
nCa Report On Thursday, 14 July 2022, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had summit talks in Tashkent. The head of Turkmenistan, having arrived on a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan, went with a delegation from the airport to the Yangi Uzbekistan Park. The Turkmen leader laid flowers at the Independence Monument. Serdar … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan’s leading think tank and the Institute of International Relations of the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan inked a cooperation agreement
The International Institute of Central Asia, headquartered in Tashkent, and the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan signed a cooperation agreement on 14 July 2022 on the sidelines of the state visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Uzbekistan. As the newspaper UzDaily.uz reports, the document provides … [Read more...]
Center for Economic Research and Reforms of Uzbekistan unveiled data on Turkmen-Uzbek trade
In 2021, Uzbekistan conducted trade relations with 182 countries of the world. Turkmenistan's share in Uzbekistan's foreign trade was 2.1%, 1.2% in exports and 2.8% in imports, reports the newspaper Review.uz with reference to the Center for Economic Research and Reforms of Uzbekistan. Last year, the bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan amounted to US$902 … [Read more...]
UAE leadership invited the President of Turkmenistan to visit the Emirates
On Wednesday, 13 July 2022, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates, Suhail Al-Mazroui. Al-Mazroui conveyed greetings and an invitation from the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the head of Turkmenistan to visit the UAE. The United Arab Emirates attaches … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Uzbek forum in Bukhara culminated in striking deals worth US $ 451 mln
The investment and trade agreements totaling US $ 451 million have been signed Wednesday, 13 July 2022, at the first Turkmen-Uzbek interregional forum in Bukhara. The event brought together heads of ministries, departments, industry associations, commercial banks, chambers of commerce and industry, heads of local administrations and representatives of business circles from … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are aiming to boost mutual trade to US $ 2 billion
Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan in charge of trade Batyr Atdayev met with the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan - Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Sardor Umurzakov in Bukhara on Wednesday (13 Jul). During the negotiations, the steady growth of trade turnover between the two countries was mentioned and an agreement was reached to increase trade to US$2 billion … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 14-15 July 2022 at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reported the foreign ministry of Uzbekistan. The agenda of the summit talks includes issues of further development and strengthening of Uzbek-Turkmen friendship relations, good-neighborliness and strategic partnership, … [Read more...]
Expert and Academic community discussed in Tashkent the prospects for the development of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan relations
The Tashkent-based International Institute of Central Asia (IICA) hosted Tuesday (12 July) an international conference entitled "Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Prospects for development at a new historical stage of interaction". The Forum was organized by IICA and the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event brought … [Read more...]
First Russian rail transit cargo traveling along the North-South corridor arrived in Iran
The first transit train from Russia, heading for India along the North-South corridor, arrived in Iran on Tuesday through the Sarakhs crossing at the border with Turkmenistan. The pilot train consisting of 40 forty-foot containers loaded with building materials will run 8,000 km and reach the Indian port of Nhava Sheva via Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – the water conservation agenda in action
The government of Turkmenistan undertakes a number of significant efforts to maintain an adequate water supply for the agro-industrial sector, the population, and industrial enterprises. At the same time, the main emphasis is on the use of science-based advanced methods of irrigation, water use, construction of hydro facilities. Artificial pastures on the banks of the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to hold bilateral meetings
An online meeting, held at the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan, has discussed preparation for bilateral events and visit of the Turkmen delegation to Bukhara, which take place on 12-14 July 2022. According to the ministry‘s press service, the parties are going to hold the following bilateral meetings: Turkmen-Uzbek Interregional Forum in Bukhara … [Read more...]
Ashgabat exhibition of Japanese cuisine art tells about the history of Sushi
Tamir Shakirov, photo by Anastasia Zhirnova On 8 July 2022, the State Museum of Fine Arts in Ashgabat hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition "I love Sushi", co-organized by the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan, the Japan Foundation with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. The exhibition will be held in various countries of the world for ten … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to host the International Conference “International transport and transit corridors: interconnection and development”
International Conference “International transport and transit corridors: interconnection and development” will take place on July 18-19 in Ashgabat. The primary focus of the conference will be the issues of post-pandemic recovery and adaptation to new realities in international transport and development of effective international transport and transit corridors. In the … [Read more...]
PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd invites for Vendor Open Day 2022
Dear Potential Partners, PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd invites any registered companies, organization and entrepreneurs to our below event: PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd Vendor Open Day 2022 Dates: Please come to the session according to the below dates for specific field of business 15th July 2022 (Health, Safety, Security and Environment … [Read more...]
Pakistan offers Turkmenistan partnership in ICT sphere
The joint Pakistani-Turkmen working group is of vital importance for promoting cooperation in the information and communication technologies (ICT) sector, Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunications of Pakistan Syed Aminul Haque said at a meeting with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Islamabad Atajan Movlamov on Wednesday, 6 July. During meeting with … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries and strategic partners supported Uzbekistan’s actions to calm the unrests in Karakalpakstan
nCa Report Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have expressed support for Uzbekistan in connection with the recent unrests in Karakalpakstan, a republic that is part of Uzbekistan. The ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan issued a press release on Tuesday, 5 July, which states the following: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s transport infrastructure integrates into the North-South corridor
Russian Railways Logistics (RZD Logistics) has started transporting full-component container trains from Russia to India along the eastern branch of the North-South land corridor involving the transport infrastructure of Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and India, according to company’s press release. The first container train set off from Chekhov station near Moscow … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Foreign Ministry’s press release on recent events in Karakalpakstan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expresses concerns about the events that have taken place in the Republic of Karakalpakstan of the Republic of Uzbekistan in recent days. The Turkmen side supports the timely and decisive actions of the leadership of Uzbekistan to protect the constitutional order and the rule of law in the country, the safety and tranquility of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to build grain terminal on Turkmen-Afghan border
During a video conference on Monday (4 Jul), Deputy Prime Minister A.Yazmyradov reported on plans to build a grain elevator on the Turkmen-Afghan border on cost-sharing arrangement with Kazakhstan. Wheat and flour from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan and beyond to other countries will be shipped through this terminal. The elevator will be located on the territory of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan hosted WHO regional forum on promoting One Health concept
On Monday, 4 July, a high-level subregional meeting was held in Ashgabat in a hybrid format to promote WHO supported One Health concept in Central Asia, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The forum was organized on the initiative of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan with the technical assistance of WHO. The meeting was attended by the … [Read more...]
EU Delegation to Turkmenistan announces short movies contest
The European Union Delegation to Turkmenistan together with the partners announce a call for submission of the short movies. The theme of the movie must be in line with the EU values, i.e. promotion of the green behaviour, social inclusion and justice. The movies must be no longer than 15 minutes. The submissions are accepted until 30 January 2023. The EU Delegation will … [Read more...]
Erdogan invited the President of Turkmenistan to visit Turkiye
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has invited President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to visit Turkiye. The invitation and a written message from the Turkish leader, were handed over to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during his meeting with Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay on Friday, 1 July. Oktay arrived in Ashgabat to participate as a co-chair in the sixth session of the … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Belarus to Turkmenistan spoke about the prospects of cooperation between the two countries
Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus in Ashgabat Vyacheslav Beskosty told about the current state and prospects of development of Turkmen-Belarusian cooperation in an interview with the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan". The interview was timed to the celebration of the Independence Day of the Republic. In January 2023 Turkmenistan and Belarus will celebrate the 30th … [Read more...]
Multimodal connectivity between the Asia-Pacific region and Europe discussed in Kyrgyzstan
On 30 June, a six-party meeting on the development of the international multimodal route "Asia-Pacific countries-China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan - Georgia - Turkey - Europe" was held in Cholpan-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, the press service of the Kyrgyz Railways reports. The meeting was attended by heads and representatives of the railway authorities of Kyrgyzstan, … [Read more...]
SC «Turkmennebit» and «Dragon Oil (Turkmenistan) Ltd.» extended the Production Sharing Agreement until 2035
Today, June 30, in the Central building of the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan, a contract was signed between the State Concern «Turkmennebit» and the company «Dragon Oil (Turkmenistan) Ltd.» on the extension of the Production Sharing Agreement until May 1, 2035. Earlier with «Dragon Oil (Turkmenistan) Ltd.» on May 1, 2000, a Production Sharing Agreement was signed for … [Read more...]
BP: Turkmenistan increased oil, gas and electricity production
In 2021, gas production in Turkmenistan amounted to 79.3 billion cubic meters, up 20.4% year–on-year (in 2020 - 66 billion cu m), says the latest BP report "Statistical Review of World Energy 2022 - 71st edition". According to the data, Turkmenistan accounted for 2% of global natural gas production in 2021. Country’s oil production in 2021 is estimated at 12 million tons, … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Summit: Caspian countries reaffirmed a shared vision for strong friendship and cooperation
nCa Report On 29 June 2022, the Presidents of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, Ebrahim Raisi of Iran, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Vladimir Putin of Russia met in Ashgabat for the 6th Summit of Heads of Caspian States. The summit, held in narrow and expanded formats, discussed the issues of interaction between coastal countries and … [Read more...]
Turkmen leader to visit Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed preparations for the upcoming visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Uzbekistan during a telephone conversation on Wednesday, 29 June. The Uzbek leader called Arkadag Berdimuhamedov to congratulate him on his … [Read more...]
Regional Leaders congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on his birthday
Before the start of the Caspian Summit, the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Iran met with the ex-President of Turkmenistan Arkadag Berdimuhamedov, who celebrated his 65th birthday on 29 June. Presidents Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, head of upper house of Russian parliament Valentina Matvienko … [Read more...]
Putin revealed plans for industrial partnership in the Caspian region
At the end of his working visit to Turkmenistan to participate in the Caspian Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a press conference with Russian and Turkmen media. In an interview, he spoke about plans for industrial cooperation in the Caspian region. He also announced the visit of a Gazprom delegation to Turkmenistan. Here is the relevant excerpt from the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Vietnam agreed to boost business partnership – MoUs signed on cooperation in IT sector
Federation Chamber of commerce and Industry of Vietnam (VCCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Turkmenistan, the union of industrialists and entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan held business forum Vietnam-Turkmenistan, reported Vietnamese news agencies. The Turkmen delegation led by deputy foreign minister Vepa Hajiyev consists of more than 40 businesses … [Read more...]
FMs agreed on a package of documents for the Caspian Summit
The foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral countries at a meeting in Ashgabat (28 Jun) agreed on a number of documents and Communique to be adopted during the Caspian Summit scheduled for today (29 June). Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahiyan, Minister of Foreign … [Read more...]
Lavrov: Russia commends Turkmenistan’s policy of neutrality
Russia appreciates deeply Turkmenistan's policy of neutrality. The statement came during a meeting on 28 June in Ashgabat between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov. "It is a great honor for me if my small contribution at the head of the Russian mission to the UN played a role in the adoption of a … [Read more...]
First Forum of Central Asian Ombudsmen adopted the Tashkent Declaration focused on human empowerment
On Tuesday, 28 June 2022, Tashkent hosted the First Forum of Central Asian Ombudsmen dedicated to cooperation in ensuring human rights and freedoms, Uzbek news agency Dunyo reported. The meeting, organized by the Office of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) under the Government of Uzbekistan with the assistance of USAID, highlighted the … [Read more...]
SerdarGB met with the heads of Turkish companies
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov had separate meetings Monday, 27 Jun, with the CEOs of Turkish companies Çalik Holding, Polimeks and Rönesans Holding. Çalik Holding During the meeting with Ahmet Chalyk, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Çalik Holding Group of Companies, the current state and prospects for further cooperation were discussed. The businessman informed … [Read more...]
Water Resources Management Center to open in Turkmenistan on the Amu Darya
During a video conference on Monday, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed Deputy Prime Minister Yazmyradov, who oversees the agro-industrial complex, to create a permanent water resources management center in Kerki. The head of state asked to hold visiting meetings of the center taking into account the volume of water reserves. He also stressed the importance of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan permitted the transit of goods through another Iranian border crossing
From 4 July 2022, the Turkmen authorities have allowed transit trucks to cross the Lotfabad checkpoint (Iran) in the city of Derregez in northeastern Iran in order to transport goods to Central Asian countries. The statement came from the head of the Transit and Road Transportation Department of Khorasan Razavi province Mortez Mojaradi. The agreement between Iran and … [Read more...]
Iranian, Russian and Kazakhstan leaders to visit Ashgabat for Caspian summit
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to travel to Ashgabat on Wednesday, 29 June, to attend a Summit of Caspian Sea littoral states. According to Iranian media, the president will head a high-level economic delegation to Turkmenistan’s capital. The press service of Kazakhstani president has already confirmed visit of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Ashgabat. Earlier, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is preparing for the Caspian Summit
The sixth Summit of the heads of the Caspian states will be held in Ashgabat on 29 June 2022. On Friday, at a government meeting, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov presented the program of the meeting. A set of important issues related to the further development of interstate cooperation in priority areas will be put on the … [Read more...]
Which electric cars may appear in Turkmenistan?
On Saturday, 25 Jun, the head of upper house of Turkmen Parliament Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the construction site of the administrative center of Akhal province. During the presentation, he looked through the images of electric cars that will be used as taxis in the new city. They included JAC-eJ7, JAC-eJS4, MAN TGE Combi Van. JAC-eJ7 electric car has a power of … [Read more...]
Turkmen Parliament took part in the TURKPA session
The 11th plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic-speaking Countries (TurkPA) was held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, reported by the Kabar agency. Deputy Chairman of the upper house of Parliament Kasymguly Babayev represented Turkmenistan, participated as an honorary guest. The plenary session was also attended by Toraga Zhogorku Kenesh Talent Mamytov, Chairman … [Read more...]
Turkmen logistics center will be located in the Astrakhan port SEZ
Astrakhan authorities are developing relations with Turkmenistan in the fields of transport and logistics, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Astrakhan region Denis Afanasyev said, according to AstoVolga news agency. "The Government of the Astrakhan region is negotiating with the Agency of Transport and Communications of Turkmenistan to open a logistics center of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
A humanitarian cargo sent from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan in connection with the devastating earthquake that occurred recently in the Afghan provinces of Khost and Paktika arrived in Kabul today. This action was carried out in accordance with the Order of the President of Turkmenistan, who immediately responded to the natural disaster that befell the fraternal … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Conference on Environmental Aspects of Hydrocarbon Production generated ideas for partnership with Turkmenistan in line with the global eco-agenda
Elvira Kadyrova On Thursday, 23 June 2022, an international scientific conference on environmental aspects in the production of hydrocarbon resources was held in Ashgabat in hybrid format. The Forum was organized by the State Concerns "Türkmengaz" and "Türkmennebit" in partnership with the company "Turkmen Forum" and the British company GaffneyCline. The event brought … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan came up with a plan to extinguish the “Gates of Hell”
The Darvaza gas crater or the Shining Karakum is located 270 kilometers from Ashgabat in the central Karakums. Back in Soviet times, in 1963, an attempt was made to drill an exploration well there, but a gas-filled void was discovered at a shallow depth. A sinkhole was formed with a depth of 20 meters and a diameter of 60 meters. Then the engineers hoped that the crater would … [Read more...]