Ravilya Kadyrova George Kourounis shared his memories of Darvaza at the conference. In 2013, he became the first man to sink to the bottom of a blazing crater under the expedition organized with the support of the National Geographic. In search of alien life forms, the famous traveler spent 17 minutes in a raging fiery hole at a temperature of 400 degrees … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan will provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan affected by the earthquake
On June 23, 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Charge d'Affaires of Afghanistan in Turkmenistan Mohammad Fazel Saber. Addressing the Afghan diplomat, the head of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry stressed that Turkmenistan had received the news of the devastating earthquake in the Afghan provinces of Khost and Paktika with deep … [Read more...]
Caspian Summit will be held in Ashgabat on 29 June 2022
On 29 June 2022 Ashgabat will host the sixth summit of the Caspian littoral states. This was announced at the briefing of the Russian Foreign Ministry. On 28 June, a meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the Caspian countries will be held. The parties will review cooperation in the Caspian Sea and discuss modalities for further cooperation in preparation for the … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Korea met with Central Asian ambassadors
Korean foreign minister Park Jin had a meeting with the Ambassadors of the five Central Asian countries to Korea on Wednesday, 22 June. He congratulated ambassadors of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and the Central Asian countries. Park Jin shared the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to participate in TURKPA session
Kyrgyzstan will host the Eleventh Plenary Session of Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic-speaking Countries (TURKPA) on 23-34 June 2022. The meeting, entitled “Parliamentary Diplomacy- the Basis of Trust and Partnership”, will gather the heads of member parliaments, as well as parliamentary delegations of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Hungary, representatives of observer … [Read more...]
International Scientific Conference: “Environmental aspects in the production of hydrocarbon resources”
On 23 June 2022, Ashgabat will host an international conference dedicated to the environmental aspects of hydrocarbon resources production. The event is co-organized by the "Turkmen Forum" and the national oil and gas companies of Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan pays special attention to environmental issues and in particular the reduction of methane and associated gas emissions … [Read more...]
Regional Conference Turkmenistan and OSCE in the field of transport and logistics was held in Vienna
On June 20, 2022, a regional conference on the theme "Turkmenistan - OSCE: Regional Cooperation in the field of Transport and Logistics Development " was held in a hybrid format in Vienna, Austria. This conference was organized by the delegation of Turkmenistan to the OSCE together with the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities and the OSCE … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Russian FMs discussed preparations for the Caspian Summit
The foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday, 21 Jun. The sides discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation, as a follow of the recent official visit of the Turkmen leader to Russia. The issues of preparation for the Sixth Caspian Summit, which will be hosted in … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the head of CNPC
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received a member of the Board, President of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Hou Qijun. The head of CNPC confirmed the interest of Chinese partners in enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation with Turkmenistan, built on a long-term basis. The Chinese business community is keen to expand its presence in the … [Read more...]
Turkmen FM discussed with his Iranian counterpart upcoming Caspian Summit
The forthcoming Summit of the Caspian littoral states in Ashgabat and the implementation of bilateral agreements were discussed during the telephone talks of foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov with his Iranian counterpart Amir Abdullahyan. Referring to the recent meeting of the two presidents in Tehran, Iranian foreign minister called the visit a turning … [Read more...]
New gas facility commissioned in Turkmenistan under the energy partnership with China
A new gas collection station has been commissioned in the Lebap province on Saturday (18 Jun) in a ceremony led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. US$ 280 million dollars-worth project of Gadyn gas-collecting station, located in Farab district, was realized jointly with the Chinese company CNPC. The facility is designed to collect 5.5 mln cu m of natural gas per day … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan paid an official visit to Iran – Leaders agreed to sign strategic cooperation document for 20 years
nCa Report On 15 June 2022, the summit talks were held in Tehran between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Iran Seyed Ebrahim Raisi. The leaders of the two neighboring countries held meetings in a one-on-one format and in an expanded format with the participation of delegations. Tete-a-tete talks Iran is sincerely proud of the successes of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan takes steps on further youth empowerment
Chairman of the upper house of Parliament of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met Tuesday (14 Jun) with representatives of student youth. The main item on the agenda was the discussion of the updated version of the Law "On the State Youth Policy of Turkmenistan". The renewed law will be called the Law on Youth. The meeting featured speeches by representatives of the … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan met his Iranian counterpart
The foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met Tuesday, 14 Jun, with his Iranian counterpart Hussein Amirabdollahian. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest, ahead of a visit by Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Iran, said Iranian foreign ministry in a press release. Amirabdollahian once again offered congratulations to Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Energy and transport cooperation with Turkmenistan discussed at a meeting in the Russian government
On Thursday, 9 June 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Shakhym Abdrahamnov, who oversees the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan, held a meeting in Moscow with Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak. The sides discussed in detail the upcoming official visit of the President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Russia. A number of documents for the development of trade … [Read more...]
Russian and Turkmen regions signed a cooperation agreement
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Russia Batyr Niyazliev met in Moscow with the Vice-governor – Chairman of the Government of the Astrakhan region Oleg Knyazev. The meeting took place on the eve of the official visit of the Turkmen leader to Russia, Russian newspapers reported. During the negotiations, a number of bilateral documents were signed. Thus, a cooperation … [Read more...]
BOMCA continues trade facilitation measures in Central Asia
From 6 to 8 June, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia held a national workshop in hybrid format in Ashgabat on trade facilitation for veterinary and phytosanitary services of Turkmenistan. The workshop assisted national authorities in assessing their trade facilitation measures and trained authorities in the areas covered by the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to undertake a number of measures to prevent water scarcity
During videoconference with the DPM for agriculture on Wednesday, 8 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid special attention to water supply issues. He has announced plans to hold a Cabinet meeting on 11 June, giving DPM Yazmyradov relevant instructions in the light of the tough situation with water in Central Asia. Firstly, a government commission will be set up. It … [Read more...]
Nursultan hosted third China+Central Asia (C+C5) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Elvira Kadyrova On 8 June 2022, the third meeting of foreign ministers in the format "Central Asia – China" was held under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan in Nursultan. The meeting was attended by: Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi Member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the … [Read more...]
Aqina-Andkhoy Railway Line Construction Resumed In Afghanistan
In accordance with the agreement signed earlier between the Turkmendemiryollary Agency and the Afghan Railway Organization, engineers and railroad specialists from Turkmenistan arrived on June 5, 2022, in the town of Aqina to continue the construction of the Aqina-Andkhoy railway line. Turkmen specialists also brought with them all the necessary machinery and equipment. In … [Read more...]
TRACECA: Turkmenistan’s joining to the project will have positive effect on the corridor
Representative of TRACECA project expressed the hope that Turkmenistan’s joining to the corridor project will have positive impact. “The Turkmen side is seriously considering the issues of joining TRACECA. I believe that the entry of Turkmenistan into TRACECA will have a positive impact on the development of the transport corridor”, said Permanent Representative (National … [Read more...]
UNDP reaches out to children in “Dayanch” summer camp to mark the World Environment Day
The UNDP Office in Turkmenistan together with the Nature Protection Society of Turkmenistan held an Educational session themed "Only One Earth" for children of the sanatorium complex "Dayanch" in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The educational session at the summer camp was organized on the occasion of the World Environment Day - 5 June by the UNDP/GEF/Ministry of … [Read more...]
US-supported educational program for the women’s and youth entrepreneurship development launched in Ashgabat
An educational program in the field of supporting the economic empowerment of women and youth, the development of the potential of small entrepreneurship has been launched in Ashgabat, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The program will be realized by the public organization "Hünärli Buhgalter" with the support of the U.S. Embassy’s Democracy … [Read more...]
Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Kazan created a student sports group
On 6 June 2022, the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation (Kazan) hosted a meeting with Turkmen students who are actively involved in sports, including those who regularly participate in major sports events in the professional league in Russia. During the meeting, the proposal to create a student sports group under the Consulate, which includes Turkmen … [Read more...]
SerdarGB met with the top UN official
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Monday, 6 Jun, first Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Group on Sustainable Development Ms.Amina Mohammed. During the conversation, Ms.Amina Mohammed noted that she was very glad to visit independent neutral Turkmenistan, one of the most dynamically developing countries and a long-standing, reliable … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to take part in the Central Asia-China Ministerial Meeting
DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov will visit Nursultan, Kazakhstan on 7-8 June 2022 to participate in the third meeting of foreign ministers "Central Asia – China". On the sidelines of the ministerial, Meredov will also hold a number of bilateral meetings. The Chinese foreign ministry’ spokesman made the following remarks on upcoming meeting Central Asia - … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kalmykia establish partnership in education
Elvira Kadyrova The Consul of Turkmenistan in Astrakhan Guich Garayev visited the Republic of Kalmykia of the Russian Federation, the press service of the Government of Kalmykia reports. During the meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Government of Kalmykia Svetlana Ivanova and Rector of Kalmyk State University named after B.B. Gorodovikov Badma Salayev, the prospects for … [Read more...]
Moscow and Ashgabat are preparing the Turkmen leader’s official visit to Russia
On Monday, 6 June 2022, Turkmenistan's foreign minister Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. The parties discussed preparations for the upcoming official visit of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to the Russian Federation. Topical points of bilateral cooperation and preparations for the Sixth Caspian Summit were also … [Read more...]
Türkiye to host trilateral FMs meeting with Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan
A trilateral meeting of foreign minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu of Türkiye with his Turkmen counterpart Rashid Meredov and Azerbaijani foreign minister Jeyhun Bayramov will take place on Monday, 6 June, reports Daily Sabah newspaper. Supposedly, the meeting will discuss preparations for the upcoming trilateral summit of presidents, which Turkmenistan will host. The agenda of … [Read more...]
SerdarGB led a bike ride on the World Bicycle Day
On 3 June 2022, Turkmenistan celebrated the World Bicycle Day. A grand bike ride was held in Ashgabat, headed by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The festive bicycle procession started near the monument "Bicycle", located at the intersection of Chandybil Avenue and Bekreve Street. The rally was attended by DPMs, heads of parliament, military and … [Read more...]
Introduction of a Single window for export-import operations in Turkmenistan
Today, ICT technologies are widely adopted in all spheres of economic activity of Turkmenistan, including in the field of foreign trade. The country's growing foreign economic relations urge the simplifying technical and logistical procedures for export-import operations. For this purpose, the implementation of the project on the introduction of the "Single Window" system is … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to take part in CIS Interparliamentary Youth Forum
Young parliamentarians and leaders of youth organizations from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan will take part in the Youth Inter-parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg, which will be held on 9-10 June 2022, reports the press service of the CIS Executive Committee. The forum "Young Parliamentarians — a Look … [Read more...]
Transit of goods via the territory of Turkmenistan – details
Since 1 June 2022, Turkmenistan has opened transit for foreign vehicles between the Farap (border with Uzbekistan) and Serakhs (border with Iran) checkpoints. The press service of the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan posted a message on its Telegram channel (https://t.me/Mintrans_uz/9845) unveiling the details and requirements for foreign vehicles engaged in transit cargo … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov performed Umrah in Makkah – First foreign visit of the Turkmen leader
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has left Ashgabat for two-day visit of to Saudi Arabia started on Wednesday, 1 June 2022. According to tradition, after taking office as president the head of Turkmenistan makes his first foreign visit to Makkah, the main center of all Muslims. On the first day of his visit to Saudi Arabia, Serdar Berdimuhamedov has performed a small … [Read more...]
Child health is the key to a happy future of the nation
Muhammed Ergeshov, head of the Department of Therapeutic and Preventive Services of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, delivered a welcoming speech at the UNICEF festive event at the UN House. He briefed about the achievements of Turkmenistan in the field of protecting mother and child health. "The introduction of highly effective technologies … [Read more...]
Winners of the UNICEF art contest honored at the UN House in Ashgabat
Elvira Kadyrova A special spirit of celebration and solemnity, joy and delight were high at the UN House in Ashgabat on Wednesday, 1 June 2022. On this day, when dozens of countries around the world marked the International Day for Protection of Children, UNICEF mission in Ashgabat hosted an award ceremony for seven schools - winners of the creative poster contest "Who is … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov visited Dashoguz province
Chairman of the upper house of parliament Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to Dashoguz province on Tuesday, 31 May. He visited a new multi-profile hospital, met with the clinic's management. He also had meetings with a farmer and students. Multi-profile hospital In the multidisciplinary hospital Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov talked with parents and children who … [Read more...]
Present State and Future of Hydrogen Energy
Prof. em. Dr. Hanno Schaumburg, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany Abstract In face of the ongoing climate change process new technologies with a significantly reduced green-house gas emission increasingly gain in importance: This does not only encompass the “green” energy production and -use but practically all industrial processes used so far. In this respect … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of Special Representatives of the EU and Central Asia on Afghanistan
On 30-31 May 2022, Almaty hosted a meeting of Special Representatives of the European Union and Central Asian countries on Afghanistan. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by deputy foreign minister Vepa Hajiev. During the event, the parties reviewed the current and new challenges to regional security in the context of the situation in Afghanistan. The conference … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkey in Ashgabat hosted presentation of Turkish Cuisine Week
The Ambassador Togan Oral of Turkey hosted Saturday, 28 May, in his residence the presentation of the Turkish Cuisine Week. Turkish Cuisine Week is marked every year in 81 provinces of Turkey and Turkish missions all over the world. The culinary event is organized under the patronage of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and under the leadership of the President's … [Read more...]
Two new hospitals opened in Dashoguz province
On Friday, 27 May 2022, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the ceremony of opening two new medical facilities in Dashoguz – multidisciplinary and oncological hospitals. Both hospitals have created 1,331 jobs. The staff who will work in these clinics have trained at the State Medical University of Turkmenistan, as well as in advanced clinics in Turkey and Russia. "We will … [Read more...]
Working Group on the Caspian Sea met in Iran
On 23-24 May 2022, the fourth meeting of the High-level Working Group on the Caspian Sea was held in Tehran, the foreign ministry of Kazakhstan said in a press release. The negotiations were attended by delegations of the Caspian five - Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan. In accordance with the agenda of the meeting, a draft Agreement on the methodology … [Read more...]
Russian Foreign Ministry praised cooperation with Central Asia on blocking external terrorist threats
Elvira Kadyrova Russia and Central Asian allies have established a "good level of cooperation" on countering threats originating from Afghanistan. This statement came from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov during his interview with the TASS news agency on Thursday, 26 May. The capacities and potential of the Russian security services allow “successfully … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan attended the meeting of tourism ministers of Turkic States
Elvira Kadyrova Azerbaijan hosted the 7th Meeting of the Ministers of Tourism of the Organization of Turkic States on 23-24 May 2022. The event, moderated by Baghdad Amreyev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, gathered the delegations of profile ministries and agencies of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary. Turkmenistan was … [Read more...]
Global Assessment of the National Statistical System of Turkmenistan
The international mission representing the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) arrived in Turkmenistan to conduct the Global Assessment of the National Statistical System of Turkmenistan. The aim of the Global Assessment is to provide an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the institutional, organizational and … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with representatives of American and Ukrainian business
Chairman of the upper house of parliament Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held separate meetings on Wednesday, 25 May, with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–USA Business Council, the CEOs of Nicklaus Companies, Ukrainian companies “Interbudmontazh” and “Altcom”. They arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the specialized exhibition "White City of … [Read more...]
SerdarGB met US businessmen
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met on Tuesday, 24 May 2022, with Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–USA Business Council, and John Reese, CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Nicklaus Companies. The guests expressed the desire of the American business community to comprehensively deepen the dialogue with independent neutral Turkmenistan. They … [Read more...]
Nearly 1,000 social facilities built in Turkmenistan under the national rural program
Elvira Kadyrova Over the past decade, within the framework of the "National Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the transformation of the social and living conditions of the population of villages, towns, cities of districts and district centers", referred to as the National Rural Program, hundreds of projects have been implemented throughout the country to create … [Read more...]
Association “3-Damja” shares experience with startup gardeners
The farming association "3-Damja" has been engaged in organic production of berries and fruits in the foothills of Kopetdag for more than 16 years. Raspberries, currants, cherries, almonds, apricots and apples are grown without any chemical fertilizers in the community’s gardens located in the Bakherden district of the Akhal province. 3-Damja systematically expands … [Read more...]
Delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the minister of finance and economy will take part in the session of ESCAP
On May 23-27, a delegation headed by the Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan Mr.Serdarov is visiting Bangkok to participate in the 78th session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The current session of the Commission will be held under the theme "A common agenda to advance sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific … [Read more...]