Tariq Saeedi Hassan Abdullah Al-Adhab, the ambassador of UAE to Turkmenistan has passed away. After protracted illness, he breathed his last on 11 July 2020 in a hospital in the UAE. Ambassador Al-Adhab, a great friend of Turkmenistan, arrived in 2002 to establish the diplomatic mission of the United Arab Emirates in Ashgabat. During the 18 years he tirelessly carried out … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – WHO mission arrives for Covid-19 preparedness and response consultations
A mission of WHO (World Health Organization) arrived on Monday, 6 July 2020, has arrived for consultations with Turkmenistan on Covid-19 preparedness and response and related matters. The 5-member delegation, led by Dr. Catherine Smallwood, landed at the Turkmenabat airport, the only international airport of Turkmenistan currently open for international flights. The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Azerbaijan trilateral summit in video format
A trilateral summit between the presidents of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan took place on Thursday in the video format. It was held at the request of the president of Afghanistan. The dominant theme was the streamlined activation of the Lapis Lazuli Corridor and the institutionalization of assets and resources to give it a panoramic viability and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan gains self-sufficiency in hygiene products and household chemicals
Elvira Kadyrova The Turkmen market has reached full self-sufficiency with locally produced personal hygiene and household chemicals. If a few years ago the consumer was offered only imported products, today supermarket shelves are variegated with cosmetic products under the brand "Made in Turkmenistan". This market segment enjoys not only the product range growth, but … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan opposes the politicization of COVID-19
Elvira Kadyrova "Turkmenistan opposes the politicization of epidemics under any circumstances, since such politicization cannot benefit global anti-epidemic cooperation," foreign minister Rashid Meredov said during a telephone conversation on Sunday (28 Jun) with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi. Wang thanked Turkmenistan for its support to China in the fight against … [Read more...]
Tatarstan – Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova New Consul of Turkmenistan met with the mayor of Kazan The Consul General of Turkmenistan in Kazan Atadurdy Bayramov, appointed in May this year, met with the mayor of the capital of Tatarstan, Ilsur Metshin. The sides discussed promising areas of cooperation, the press service of the Kazan mayor's office reported. According to Metshin, the opening … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan in aerial and ground inspection of Ahal province
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov carried aerial and ground inspection of Ahal province on Monday (22 June 2020). This was the last leg of the phased tour of all five provinces to encourage the Basic Self Reliance. Flying by helicopter, the president looked closely at two textile factories being built in Babadaikhan and Kaahka districts, and the new … [Read more...]
Astrakhan region realized $ 750 million worth of shipbuilding orders from Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Issues of interregional cooperation between Turkmenistan and the subjects of the Russian Federation were discussed during teleconference meeting of the Russian-Turkmen intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. Igor Babushkin, governor of the Astrakhan region, which is a long-standing and reliable partner of Turkmenistan, made a report on this … [Read more...]
ADB expects deceleration in Central Asian economies amid continued Covid-19 crisis
Elvira Kadyrova ADB has published the supplement to its annual flagman economic report titled “Asian Development Outlook 2020 Supplement: Lockdown, Loosening, and Asia’s Growth Prospects”. The last Asian Development Outlook 2020 was released early April. So far, the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has grown from less than 1 million to over 7 million. The developing Asia … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan visits Balkan province to encourage private farmers
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov visited a privately owned wheat farm and an agro-industrial complex in the Bereket district of Balkan province on Wednesday (17 June 2020). As in the earlier such visits to Lebap, Mary, and Dashoguz provinces, the purpose was to encourage private farmers and highlight their contribution toward attainment and maintenance of … [Read more...]
Visit of president of Turkmenistan to Dashoguz province highlights other aspects of Basic Self Reliance
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov, who is on a working visit to Dashoguz province of Turkmenistan, drove Tuesday morning to the grain farm of Amanyaz Berdiyev in Niyazov district. Berdiyev has leased 21 hectares of land on which has sown Hasylly variet of wheat. He estimates that the yield would be 40 centners per hectare. The president drove a combine … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Visit of president to Mary province aims to reinforce basic self reliance
nCa News and Commentary On Wednesday (10 June 2020) President Berdimuhamedov visited a grain farm and an agriculture enterprise in Mary province. The purpose was to appreciate and encourage the private farmers. The president, who had earlier made a similar visit to the Lebap province, drove in the morning to the farm of Amanberdy Pursahedov in Veikibazar district of Mry … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan tours provinces to encourage agriculture sector
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan is touring provinces to encourage and support the agriculture sector. In the first leg of the travel he visited two private farms in the Labap province on Tuesday (9 June 2020). The first stop was a small private farm in the territory of Watan farmers’ association in the Charjev district. Berdymurat Narmevov, … [Read more...]
Republic Day of Italy
The Republic Day of Italy is celebrated on 2 June 2020. Because of the tragic situation caused by the pandemic in Italy, and the travel restrictions and social distancing, this year’s festivities are confined to the virtual world. However, the embassy of Italy in Turkmenistan has made available the speech of Ambassador Diego Ungaro for the occasion. Here is the text of … [Read more...]
Washington and Tashkent to take up the revival of Afghanistan – more questions than answers
Elvira Kadyrova The United States, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan last week held a video conference, inaugurating the new trilateral format of cooperation. The teleconference linked Uzbek foreign minister Abdulaziz Kamilov, US Under Secretary of State for political affairs David Hale and acting Afghan foreign minister Haneef Atmar. The agenda included issues of peaceful … [Read more...]
Astrakhan and Turkmenistan ready to expand cooperation in the shipbuilding and transport spheres
Elvira Kadyrova The prospects of further enhancement of Turkmen-Russian cooperation in such areas as trade, shipbuilding, transport and humanitarian projects have been discussed during a video conference between DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov and Astrakhan region governor Igor Babushkin. The head of the Astrakhan region proposed to establish cooperation in the field … [Read more...]
A briefing on the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international initiatives in the field of healthcare was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On May 22, 2020, a briefing was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international health initiatives. The briefing, which became a regular venue for a comprehensive exchange of views on pressing issues in the field of health, was attended by heads and representatives of the Ministries of Foreign … [Read more...]
В здании МИД состоялся брифинг, посвященный реализации международных инициатив Туркменистана в сфере здравоохранения
22 мая 2020 года в здании Министерства иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся брифинг, посвященный реализации международных инициатив Туркменистана в сфере здравоохранения. В брифинге, который стал регулярным местом для всестороннего обмена мнениями по насущным вопросам в сфере здравоохранения, приняли участие руководители и представители министерств иностранных дел, … [Read more...]
Interview – Ambassador Sun Weidong of China
Here is the text of an interview with the ambassador of China in Turkmenistan, Sun Weidong: - Mr. Ambassador, according to foreign media reports, the coronavirus outbreak in China has declined. How did the Chinese people achieve this result in a short time? Could you please tell our readers about the current situation regarding the spread of this dangerous virus in your … [Read more...]
TURKMENISTAN ON THE WAY TO JOINING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION AS AN OBSERVER
On May 15, 2020, a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat. During the session, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a Resolution “On the entry of Turkmenistan to the World Trade Organization as an observer.” In accordance with the Document, immediately today, the Turkmen side sent the application letter on the … [Read more...]
ТУРКМЕНИСТАН НА ПУТИ ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИЯ К ВСЕМИРНОЙ ТОРГОВОЙ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ В КАЧЕСТВЕ НАБЛЮДАТЕЛЯ
15 мая 2020 года в Ашхабаде состоялось очередное заседание Кабинета Министров Туркменистана. В ходе совещания Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов подписал Постановление «О присоединении Туркменистана к Всемирной торговой организации в качестве наблюдателя». В соответствии с документом, сегодня же туркменская сторона направила письмо-заявку на вступление во … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan launches new railway service between Turkmenistan and China
Elvira Kadyrova Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) has launched container rail shipments between China and Turkmenistan. The first train, consisting of 44 forty-foot containers loaded with general cargo, has left from Jinannan rail station (Shandong province). The train will travel via the Kazakh border crossings of Khorgos, Altynkol and Bolashak (border with Turkmenistan) and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan calls for international cooperation against Covid-19; ready to receive WHO mission
At a briefing held at the foreign office on Friday (8 May 2020), DPM Meredov called for international cooperation in the healthcare sector in general and against Covid-19 in particular. He also expressed readiness to receive the WHO mission for independent evaluation of the situation in Turkmenistan. Here are the main points of his remarks: Covid-19 is a global challenge … [Read more...]
Online summit of NAM Contact Group in response to Covid-19
The summit-level meeting of NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) Contact Group in response to Covid-19 was held through the video link on Monday, 4 May 2020. The meeting was initiated by President Aliyev of Azerbaijan. The theme of the meeting was ‘United against COVID-19.’ Azerbaijan is the current chair of NAM for the period 2019-2022. The participants included the heads of … [Read more...]
Traffic on the Kazakhstan-Iran-Turkmenistan railway slightly declined, but still unaffected by coronavirus restrictions
Elvira Kadyrova In a view of coronavirus pandemic and forced restrictions taken in the transport sector by countries, cargo traffic along one of the most important transport routes in Central Asia namely the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway has slightly decreased. Thus, the performance data for Q1 2020 says near 273 thousand tons of various cargoes were transported … [Read more...]
IMPORTANCE OF TURKMENISTAN’S PERMANENT NEUTRALITY DISCUSSED AT INTERNATIONAL MEDIA FORUM IN THE FORM OF A VIDEO CONFERENCE
Today, on April 17, 2020, an International Media Forum was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in the form of a video conference dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. The media forum was attended by heads and representatives of several ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, members of the faculty … [Read more...]
ЗНАЧИМОСТЬ ПОСТОЯННОГО НЕЙТРАЛИТЕТА ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА ОБСУЖДЕНА НА МЕЖДУНАРОДНОМ МЕДИА-ФОРУМЕ В ФОРМАТЕ ВИДЕОКОНФЕРЕНЦИИ
Сегодня, 17 апреля 2020 года в здании Министерства иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся международный медиа-форум в формате видеоконференции, посвященный 25-летию постоянного Нейтралитета Туркменистана. В работе медиа-форума приняли участие руководители и представители ряда министерств и ведомств Туркменистана, члены профессорско-преподавательского состава ряда … [Read more...]
Covid-19: The midstream challenge and some good tactics from Turkmenistan
Tariq Saeedi We are in the midstream – this strain of coronavirus is still wreaking havoc around the globe even though there are some encouraging signs here and there. No one is to blame if the world doesn’t have a coherent strategy, a reliable roadmap, or a truly global leadership. We are learning as we struggle with this amorphous challenge. Furthermore, any attempt to … [Read more...]
Power of music – connecting minds and hearts amid coronavirus disaster
Elvira Kadyrova Musicians from various parts of the world have united in joint musical message #StayHome when the Covid-19 devastates spontaneously the humankind, and one of the way to stay alive is self-isolation. 19 musicians, including cellists, clarinet players, saxophonists, violinists from the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Turkmenistan, Belarus, … [Read more...]
New personal hygiene products launched in Turkmenistan
Some private companies in Turkmenistan have launched new products, giving the consumers more choice to bolster their personal hygiene regime. There are no reported cases of Covid-19 in Turkmenistan and the new products are part of the national resolve to prevent the coronavirus from making any inroads in the country. Shatumar, the market leader in the hygiene and … [Read more...]
They asked: Why? – Here is the answer.
Tariq Saeedi Covid-19 is a global challenge, a threat to the entire mankind. In a logical world, this should have catalyzed and cemented the unity among the people and the nations. Nevertheless, we are living in an illogical world. For example, some media outlets are questioning: Why are there no reported cases of Covid-19 in Turkmenistan? These are the same media … [Read more...]
PRESS RELEASE
In recent days, information about the multimillion economic assistance on the part of the United States of America during the period of 20 years has appeared in a number of international mass media. The Turkmen side declares that this information is untrue and underlines that the economic cooperation between Turkmenistan and the USA is implemented on the basis of mutual … [Read more...]
СООБЩЕНИЕ ДЛЯ СРЕДСТВ МАССОВОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ
В последние дни в некоторых международных средствах массовой информации появились сообщения о выделении в течение 20 лет со стороны Соединённых Штатов Америки многомиллионной экономической помощи. Туркменская сторона заявляет, что эти сведения являются недостоверными и подчёркивает, что экономическое сотрудничество между Туркменистаном и США осуществляется на основе … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan plans revitalization of economy in post-Covid-19 scenario – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The concept of strategic self reliance of Turkmenistan includes uninterrupted, locally sustainable self sufficiency in the following: Staples including wheat and rice, and their value added products such as wheat flour, bread, etc. Fruit and vegetables Edible oil, mainly cooking oil Meat and meat products Poultry and eggs, and their value added … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan plans revitalization of economy in post-Covid-19 scenario – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi Even though Covid-19 has not entered the territories of some countries, its ability to cause economic damage is colossal and global. Coronavirus, the seed of the pandemic, and coronavirus, the smasher of economies are two different things. Turkmenistan, fully heedful of this sobering fact, has started planning to repair the potential damage to its economy. … [Read more...]
For foreign partners of Turkmenistan in hydrocarbon sector – time to push the horizon – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The government of Turkmenistan frequently mentions the need for diversification in its policy statements. What is the concept of diversification from the point of view of Turkmenistan? From time to time we have spoken to different senior officials in Turkmenistan about their idea of diversification. Here is what we have learned: There are four main … [Read more...]
Для зарубежных партнеров Туркменистана в углеводородном секторе – время раздвинуть горизонты сотрудничества – Часть 2
Тарик Саиди Правительство Туркменистана часто упоминает о необходимости диверсификации в своих политических заявлениях. Что такое концепция диверсификации с точки зрения Туркменистана? Время от времени мы беседовали с различными высокопоставленными чиновниками в Туркменистане об их идее диверсификации. Вот что нам удалось узнать: Туркменистане выделяет четыре … [Read more...]
For foreign partners of Turkmenistan in hydrocarbon sector – time to push the horizon – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi It is an enormous opportunity, worth very serious consideration. The scope is vast, possibilities endless. On Thursday (26 March 2020), President Berdimuhamedov said during the cabinet meeting that he conducted through the digital video link that there was the need to “diversify partnership with foreign companies operating in Turkmenistan.” Addressing DPM … [Read more...]
A friend is in need . . .
Sun Weidong, Ambassador of China in Turkmenistan Currently, COVID-19 coronavirus is spreading in many countries and regions of the world; its prevention and control have become an important task of the international community. After the outbreak, under the personal leadership of President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government has taken comprehensive and thorough preventive and … [Read more...]
From president to kindergartners, Turkmenistan easing into Corovid-19 prevention lifestyle
Tariq Saeedi It sprints silently, transfers swiftly – One of the frightening features of Covid-19 is the speed at which it can travel. We know a lot about this strain of coronavirus today compared to what we knew at the start of this year. And yet, we know very little. For instance, we know that there is about 95% similarity between Corovid-19 and SARS, and that is why … [Read more...]
TURKMEN-TURKISH COMMERCIAL BANK (TTCB)
Kazım Gündoğar, General Manager, Turkmen Turkish Commercial Bank Turkmen-Turkish Commercial Bank was established (licenced) 27 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...]
Turkmenistan imposes additional measures to prevent Covid-19
Elvira Kadyrova Even though no coronavirus cases have been reported in Turkmenistan, the country is systematically stepping up its efforts to prevent the introduction of Covid-19 inside its borders. The traffic police check points have been established around the major population centres including the capital Ashgabat. The body temperature is measured through infrared … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to buy emergency medical helicopters from Tatarstan
The Agency "Türkmenhowaýollary" (Turkmen Airlines) will make contracts with the Public joint stock company "Kazan helicopter plant" (Tatarstan, Russia) for the purchase of emergency medical helicopters. The deal provides for the purchase of helicopters of two models "Mi-17-1W"and "ANSAT". The Russian ANSAT helicopter is designed to ensure solutions for air ambulance. The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan provides humanitarian aid to brotherly Iran
Being committed to native traditions of good-neighborliness and high humane values, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed an Order, according to which humanitarian aid consisting of essential goods, including the medical tools were donated to the Islamic Republic of Iran due to the increase of cases of acute respiratory diseases evoked by the coronavirus on … [Read more...]
Туркменистан оказывает гуманитарную помощь братскому Ирану
Будучи приверженным исконным традициям добрососедства и высоким гуманным ценностям, Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов подписал распоряжение, в соответствии с которым, Исламской Республике Иран была передана гуманитарная помощь, состоящая из необходимых принадлежностей, включая медицинские, в связи с увеличением случаев острых респираторных заболеваний, вызванных … [Read more...]
Presidents of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan vow joint efforts to deal with Covid-19
Elvira Kadyrova President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan had separate telephone talks with President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President of Kazakhstan Kasym Zhomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on 18 March, Wednesday. Along with regional policy issues and mutual congratulations on the upcoming Novruz holiday, the spread of coronavirus took an important place … [Read more...]
Showcase – Private Sector of Turkmenistan – Exhibition and Conference
nCa Report The exhibition and conference showcasing the achievements of the private sector of Turkmenistan started Tuesday (17 March 2020) in Ashgabat. The two-day event is timed to coincide with the 12th anniversary of the formation of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, a bridge organization connecting the private sector and the government … [Read more...]
Coronavirus – Life must go on . . . with caution . . .
Tariq Saeedi It would have been perfectly understandable and fully acceptable to make any of the two choices – 1. To hold the event through the video link; or 2. To exchange the signed documents through the courier service and make an announcement through the media. Turkmenistan went ahead and hosted the event in a physical setting – with plenty of caution. The … [Read more...]
UN, Turkmenistan sign cooperation programme for 2021-2025
nCa Report The UN and Turkmenistan signed cooperation programme for the period 2021-2025 on Saturday (14 March 2020) in Ashgabat. This is the fourth such programme. – It is long haul but satisfying. Great headway has been made over the years. As DPM Meredov said in his opening remarks, the programme that starts next year will be people-centred and help propel some key … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and the United Nations committed to long-term cooperation
On March 14, 2020, the presentation of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between the Government of Turkmenistan and the United Nations for 2021-2025 was held in the hotel “Yildiz.” The given document is aimed to promote further collaboration between Turkmenistan and the UN in different areas, including the maintenance of economic stability and growth, … [Read more...]