nCa Report and Commentary The newly established upper chamber of the parliament of Turkmenistan – Khalk Maslakhaty – held its inaugural session on 14 April 2021 and President Berdimuhamedov was elected as its chairman in the secret ballot. This is the formal launch of the bicameral system of parliament in Turkmenistan for which the decision was taken in September last … [Read more...]
Turkey – Safe Tourism
The embassy of Turkey in Turkmenistan hosted a presentation and reception on 12 April 2021 ahead of the start of the Tourism Week, 16-22 April 2021. Ambassador Togan Oral described the salient features of the Safe Tourism programme which has been developed by the Turkish ministry of tourism and culture in partnership with the stakeholders in the industry. Safe Tourism … [Read more...]
Petronas Turkmenistan announces sail away of Garagol Deniz drilling platform topside
Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan – PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd., (PC(T)SB), a subsidiary of PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd, (PICL), announced the sail away of the Garagol Deniz Drilling Platform (GDDP-A) topside bound for the Garagol Deniz West (GDW) field in Block 1, Turkmen Sector of the Caspian Sea on 10 April 2021. The topside took approximately 16 … [Read more...]
Stavropol businessmen intend to expand exports to Turkmen market
Elvira Kadyrova The Ministry of Economic Development of the Stavropol Krai held an online meeting with the Trade Representative of Russia in Turkmenistan. It was attended by more than 30 Stavropol exporters, going to operate in Turkmen market, said the ministry in a press release. According to the trade representative of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan, Alexander … [Read more...]
Francophonie Competition in Turkmenistan – the best of the best awarded with valuable prizes
Elvira Kadyrova Every year on the occasion of the International Francophonie Day, the Ashgabat French Institute at the Embassy of France in Turkmenistan traditional holds language competitions. This year the program included three contests, united by the general theme "Women of Francophonie". The winners were announced during a special online ceremony on 3 April, which was … [Read more...]
Foreign minister of Iran visits Turkmenistan in last leg of Central Asia tour
The foreign minister of Iran, Javad Zarif visited Turkmenistan on 8 April 2021. He had separate meetings with President Berdimuhamedov and foreign minister Rashid Meredov. This was the last leg of his 5-8 April tour of Central Asia. His earlier stops were Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Here is the text of the three pressers of the foreign office of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Reiterates Offer to Host Intra-Afghan Peace Dialogue in Meeting with Afghan Delegation in Ashgabat
nCa News and Commentary Today, on the 6th of April 2021, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Afghan delegation headed by the Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Qasim Halimi who has arrived to Turkmenistan on a working visit. During the talks, the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to build the largest wind power plant in Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan and the Masdar Company (UAE) signed an agreement to increase the design capacity of the ongoing project on wind power plants in Uzbekistan to 1.5 GW. According to the country’s minister of energy Alisher Sultanov, the wind farm will be the largest facility of its kind in the Central Asian region. Moreover, this … [Read more...]
CIS Council of FMs meeting in Moscow: outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 2 April 2021 Moscow hosted a regular meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent. This year the Commonwealth celebrates its 30th anniversary. The foreign ministers of the ten countries exchanged views on current international and regional issues and further promotion of joint approaches on key international platforms, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Russia Cooperation
FMs of Russia and Turkmenistan held negotiations Elvira Kadyrova On 1 April, foreign minister of Turkmenistan R. O. Meredov has held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. Here is the text of Lavrov's opening speech, published by the Russian Foreign Ministry: Dear Rashid Ovezgeldyevich, Dear Serdar Gurbangulyevich, We are glad to welcome you to Moscow. … [Read more...]
Turkmen gas is a viable competitor of Iran and Russia in Europe – Russian expert
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmen gas, once on the European market, is able to wipe out the position of Russian Gazprom and a deprive Iran of potential market. This point of view was expressed in an interview with the news agency "Vestnik Kavkaza" by Andrey Kazantsev, Doctor of Political Sciences, chief researcher of the Analytical Center of the Institute of International Studies at … [Read more...]
Heart of Asia Conference in Dushanbe
The Ninth Ministerial Conference "Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process" in Dushanbe On 30 March 2021, the 9th Ministerial Conference "Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process" was held in Dushanbe with the participation of the Leader of Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan His Excellency Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Muhammad Ashraf … [Read more...]
Russia-Turkmenistan Cooperation
Turkmenistan and Russia to promote epidemiological cooperation On 30 March 2021, during a meeting of the Turkmen-Russian intergovernmental commission, an agreement on cooperation in the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005) was signed by the head of Rospotrebnadzor (Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing) Anna … [Read more...]
Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States
Turkmen leader took part in the Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States On 31 March 2021, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Elbasy, Honorary Chairman of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States Nursultan Nazarbayev, as an honored guest, took part in the … [Read more...]
Green Hydrogen Energy
Prof. em. Dr. Hanno Schaumburg, Hamburg University of Technology In the framework of the more than 20 year-long cooperation between Turkmen and European Union partners with coordination from Germany in 2011 a 5 kW peak solar station was set up in the Turkmen State Institute of Transport and Communications with a 35 kWh battery backup. Since that time practical applications … [Read more...]
Kyrgyz lawmakers raise a question on possible import of Turkmen gas
Elvira Kadyrova During a meeting of the Kyrgyz Parliament's committee on Fuel and Energy and Subsoil Use, the lawmakers asked the minister of energy and industry about the prospects for purchasing gas from Turkmenistan and the impact of supplies on the domestic price of gas, Tazabek agency reports. "A visit to Turkmenistan is being prepared now. From there (Turkmenistan), … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Russia to sign package of documents
Elvira Kadyrova DPM, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and DPM, Chairman of the Supreme Control Chamber of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov are on a working visit to Moscow. According to the foreign ministry of Russia, the following documents will be signed during the visit of the Turkmen delegation: Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the … [Read more...]
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation established
Turkmenistan has established a charitable foundation for assisting the children in need of guardianship. The decision was announced on Monday, 29 March 2021, during an online cabinet meeting conducted by President Berdimuhamedov. The president said that in addition to whatever else was being done for the orphans and children in need, there was the need to create a fund where … [Read more...]
Masoom Stanekzai speaks at videoconference “Afghanistan Peace Process: Current status, Challenges and Solutions”
nCa News and Commentary The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Ashgabat has hosted a video conference under the title of "Afghanistan Peace Process: Current status, Challenges and Solutions". The meeting was opened by Mr. Khan Wali Khan Basharmal, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Turkmenistan. H.E. Mohammad Masoom Stanekzai the Chief … [Read more...]
В МИД Туркменистана состоялась пресс-конференция «Значимость мира и доверия в современном мире»
24 марта 2021 года в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана в гибридном формате состоялась пресс-конференция «Значимость мира и доверия в современном мире». Данное мероприятие, приурочено к 30-летию Независимости Туркменистана, 25-летию постоянного Нейтралитета, а также объявлению 2021 года – Международным годом мира и доверия. На пресс-конференции руководители и … [Read more...]
Press-conference titled “Significance of peace and trust in modern world” was held in the MFA of Turkmenistan
On March 24, 2021, a press-conference titled “Significance of peace and trust in modern world” was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in a hybrid format. The event was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Independence, to the 25th anniversary of the permanent Neutrality of the country as well as to the announcement of the year 2021 as the … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Uzbekistan hosts Navruz Reception in Ashgabat
nCa Report A splash of spring: the Uzbek music, the Uzbek cuisine, and the Uzbek hospitality – this was the reception hosted by Ambassador Akmaljon Kuchkarov of Uzbekistan on 12 March 2021 in Ashgabat to mark the globally recognized spring festival, Navruz. In his speech the ambassador covered the latest developments in Uzbekistan. He also praised the services of Ms. … [Read more...]
TURKMEN-TURKISH COMMERCIAL BANK (TTCB) – YOUR RELIABLE PARTNER
Kazım Gündoğar, General Manager, Turkmen Turkish Commercial Bank Turkmen-Turkish Commercial Bank was established (licensed) 28 years ago on 31 March, 1993 in accordance with the Intergovernmental Memorandum signed between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey on 02 May, 1992 as the first joint stock bank in Turkmenistan with foreign investment and started operations on 21 … [Read more...]
Президент Туркменистана вручил награды заслуженной спортсменке страны
10 марта 2021 года при участии Президента Туркменистана, Президента Национального Олимпийского комитета Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова в Спортивном комплексе боевых искусств Олимпийского городка состоялась церемония вручения государственных наград заслуженным спортсменам страны. На мероприятии приняли участие члены Правительства Туркменистана, а также тренеры и … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan awarded the honored athlete of the country
On March 10, 2021, an awarding ceremony of the merited athletes of the country with the participation of the President of Turkmenistan, President of the National Olympic Committee of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was held in the Sports Complex of the Martial Arts of the Olympic town. The ceremony was attended by the members of the Government, as well as coaches and … [Read more...]
Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Turkmenistan
On March 6, 2021, a batch of COVID-19 vaccines provided by the Government of China to Turkmenistan was delivered to the city of Turkmenabat. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan Qian Naicheng and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, as well as the Hyakimlik … [Read more...]
Government of Japan and UNOPS launch a project to enhance the healthcare system in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 5 March 2021 – The Government of Japan and UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) have officially launched a new project aimed at strengthening the healthcare system of Turkmenistan through the delivery of medical equipment and supplies to the country. The project marks the first engagement for UNOPS in Turkmenistan. The signing ceremony of the Exchange of Notes for … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan assumes chairmanship of ECO
nCa News and Commentary The 14th summit of the heads of state of ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) was held on 4 March 2021 in online format. During the summit, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, the chairmanship of ECO was transferred to Turkmenistan. The participants of the summit included President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, President Ilham … [Read more...]
International conference “Turkmenistan and the United Nations: Cooperation for Peace and Trust” coincides with 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan joining the UN
On March 2, 2021, the International Conference “Turkmenistan and the United Nations: Cooperation for Peace and Trust” on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s UN membership, was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. In his speech the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov noted that, 29 years ago, on the 2nd of … [Read more...]
Japanese doll exhibition co-sponsored by the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan and the Japan Foundation was held in Ashgabat
The Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan held a Japanese doll exhibition at the Turkmen Museum of Fine Arts in Ashgabat in collaboration with the Japan Foundation. This is the fourth exhibition in Turkmenistan under this framework, and this time we exhibit Japanese dolls that are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and history. The opening ceremony was held at the Turkmen … [Read more...]
President Berdimuhamedov makes annual address to the parliament
nCa Report The president of Turkmenistan traditionally makes two important speeches at the start of the year, one at the expanded session of the cabinet of ministers and the other at the parliament. Together, these speeches serve as report card for the previous year and roadmap for the current year. On 25 February 2021, President Berdimuhamedov met the parliamentarians and … [Read more...]
Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Leader of the National Islamic Movement Party of Afghanistan
On February 22, 2021, the meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Leader of the National Islamic Movement Party of Afghanistan Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum who arrived in Ashkhabad on a working visit. During the constructive talks the sides exchanged views on the agenda of the effective Turkmen-afghan interaction. It … [Read more...]
Türkmenistanyň Daşary işler ministriniň Owganystanyň Milli Yslam Hereketi partiýasynyň ýolbaşçysy bilen duşuşygy
2021-nji ýylyň 22-nji fewralynda Türkmenistanyň Daşary işler ministri Raşid Meredowyň Aşgabada iş sapary bilen gelen Owganystanyň Milli Yslam Hereketi partiýasynyň ýolbaşçysy Marşal Abdul Raşid Dostum bilen duşuşygy geçirildi. Işjeň ýagdaýda geçirilen söhbetdeşligiň barşynda netijeli türkmen-owgan özara hereketleriniň gün tertibi boýunça pikirler alyşyldy. … [Read more...]
EBRD offers online training on Digital Marketing and Sales
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announces the online training "Digital Marketing and Sales", which will take place on 01-04 March 2021 and 24-27 March 2021. It is no longer a secret to anyone that business development in the modern world is unthinkable without information technology. Any business needs a steady growth in sales. And if you want your … [Read more...]
Taliban visit of Turkmenistan – the need to underpin the correct perspective
Tariq Saeedi A high power delegation of the Taliban, led by the head of its political office in Qatar, Molla Abdul Ghani Baradar, recently visited Turkmenistan. They met the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, on 6 February 2021. At our website and in the News Bulletin we have reported on the meeting and the outcome statement issued … [Read more...]
Taliban delegation led by Molla Abdul Ghani Baradar visits Turkmenistan
On February 6, 2021, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, a meeting was held between the leadership of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry and the delegation of the Political Office of the Taliban Movement, led by the head of this office, Molla Abdul Ghani Baradar. During constructive negotiations, the sides stressed the importance of establishing and maintaining … [Read more...]
Делегация талибов во главе с моллой Абдул Гани Барадаром посетила Туркменистан
6 февраля 2021 года в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялась встреча руководства туркменского внешнеполитического ведомства с делегацией Политического офиса Движения «Талибан», возглавляемой руководителем данного офиса Моллой Абдул Гани Барадаром. В ходе конструктивных переговоров стороны подчеркнули важность установления и поддержания мира и стабильности в … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan discusses cooperation with UN at national and regional level
Turkmenistan had a major session of interaction on Tuesday, 2 February 2021, with the United Nations at the national and regional level. It was a productive meeting, covering several dimensions. We are producing here the pressers issued by the foreign office of Turkmenistan and the UN system in Turkmenistan to highlight the unanimity of positions. Press release of foreign … [Read more...]
Launch Ceremony of International Year of Peace and Trust – Time to focus on Peace and Trust
Tariq Saeedi This is 2021. This is the International Year of Peace and Trust. Turkmenistan proposed and the world agreed in 2019 that we are in need of a full year dedicated to the pursuit of peace and trust. This is the year. Turkmenistan hosted on 29 January 2021 an event to mark the official launch of the Year of Peace and Trust. In a mix of online and physical … [Read more...]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 6
Tariq Saeedi Of course, the role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for the economic remake is clearly visible in two areas: creation of connectivity and energy infrastructure, and provision of fuel and other essentials at subsidized rates. However, despite all of this, it is a fact that a country cannot benefit from advanced infrastructure and affordable essentials … [Read more...]
2021 – International Year of Peace and Trust – Turkmenistan leads the way
Raviliya Kadyrova and Elvira Kadyrova The world community, through a resolution of the UN General Assembly, passed unanimously in September 2019, declared 2021 as the international year of Peace and Trust. It was at the initiative of Turkmenistan. No one could guess at that time that the world of 2021 would be the world desperately in need of peace and trust. There is … [Read more...]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 5
Tariq Saeedi The economic remake of Afghanistan, the central piece of which is the TAPI Corridor, cannot take place without solid and consistent financial support. The support doesn’t just comprise of monetary resources. It is perhaps even more important to make sure that the resources are spent in a transparent and most efficient manner. ADB (Asian Development Bank) is … [Read more...]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 4
Tariq Saeedi Of course, the United Nations speaks and acts on behalf of the world community. That is why the speech of Ms. Natalia Gherman, the head of UNRCCA, at the briefing of 16 January 2021 was the reiteration by the world to remain committed to the remake of the economy of Afghanistan. As is usually the case, a cause gets additional assurance when the OSCE adds its … [Read more...]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi Apart from DPM Meredov, the briefing of 16 January 2021 featured just a few other speakers. One of them was Ms. Natalia Gherman, the special representative of the UN Secretary General and the head of the UNRCCA. UNRCCA (UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia) is a very special structure of the United Nations. Established in Ashgabat in … [Read more...]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The briefing conducted by DPM Meredov on 16 January 2021 at the auditorium of the institute of foreign relations was quite elaborate. He took six questions from the audience – four from the local and foreign media, and two from the academic community – and in doing so he covered the key aspects of the role of Turkmenistan in helping Afghanistan gear up for … [Read more...]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi Peace in Afghanistan is arguably obtainable in the foreseeable future. The real question is: Would it be lasting, robust peace? This would largely depend on how ready Afghanistan is for its economic revival. Perhaps, economic remake is a better term than economic revival when we imagine an Afghanistan at peace with itself and the rest of the world, an … [Read more...]
Commissioning of the gas-compressor station in the “Malay” gas field – the expansion of the export capacities of Turkmenistan’s gas industry continues
On the 15th of January 2021, the commissioning ceremony of the new gas-compressor station in the “Malay” gas field of the Lebap region of Turkmenistan was held in participation of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The event was attended by the Chairwoman of Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan, members of the Government, heads and representatives of a … [Read more...]
Сдача в эксплуатации газокомпрессорной станции на месторождении «Малай» – продолжается развитие экспортного потенциала газовой отрасли Туркменистана
15 января 2021 года при участии Президента Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова состоялась церемония сдачи в эксплуатацию новой газокомпрессорной станции на газовом месторождении «Малай» в Лебапском велаяте Туркменистана. В мероприятии приняли участие Председатель Меджлиса Туркменистана, члены Правительства, руководители и представители ряда министерств и ведомств … [Read more...]
Туркменистан и Афганистан ввели в строй ряд объектов транспортных сообщений и коммуникаций
В церемонии приняли участи по видео-связи президенты и высокопоставленные чиновники В четверг, 14 января, были введены несколько транспортно-коммуникационных объектов между Туркменистаном и Афганистаном. Все они построены и финансируются Туркменистаном. Президенты и высшие должностные лица обеих стран приняли участие в торжества из нескольких мест по теле-мосту. В … [Read more...]
Connectivity, communication facilities commissioned between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan
Presidents, top officials participate through video link from several locations A number of connectivity and communications facilities between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, all of them built and financed by Turkmenistan, were opened on Thursday, 14 January 2021. The presidents and top officials of both the countries took part in the in the back-to-back ceremonies from … [Read more...]