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...]
Туркменистан и ООН привержены долгосрочному сотрудничеству
14 марта 2020 года в отеле «Йылдыз» состоялась презентация Рамочной программы сотрудничества в области устойчивого развития между Правительством Туркменистана и Организацией Объединенных Наций на 2021-2025 годы. Данный документ призван способствовать дальнейшему взаимодействию между Туркменистаном и ООН по различным направлениям, включая поддержание … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan Partnership Acquires Additional Features
nCa Commentary by Tariq Saeedi Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are strategic partners since August 2017. Some additional, powerful features were added to the partnership on 11 March 2020 when President Berdimuhamedov visited Azerbaijan. After the summit talks held in Baku, the presidents of the two countries issued a joint statement. In addition, seventeen bilateral documents … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Volgograd expand cooperation in the field of higher education
Elvira Kadyrova The Consul of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation Atadurdy Bayramov has paid a working visit to Volgograd, Russian city, located in southeastern part of the country. During meetings with the headship of Volgograd higher educational institutions, the sides have laid down steps for widening cooperation between the leading universities of Turkmenistan and this … [Read more...]
Briefing at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On the 5th of March 2020, the successive briefing in participation of the heads and representatives of the diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs V.Hajiyev and the Minister of Healthcare and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan N.Amannepesov … [Read more...]
Брифинг в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана
5 марта 2020 года в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся очередной брифинг с участием глав и представителей дипломатических миссий и международных организаций, аккредитованных в Туркменистане. В ходе брифинга по мерам, предпринимаемым в Туркменистане для предотвращения проникновения в страну особо опасных инфекционных заболеваний, в частности коронавируса … [Read more...]
Ministry of healthcare and medical industry of Turkmenistan issues guidelines for protection against coronavirus
The ministry of healthcare and medical industry of Turkmenistan has issued the guidelines endorsed by the WHO for protection against the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) and seasonal acute respiratory infections: Follow food safety regulations. Use different cutting boards and knives for raw meat and prepared food; Meat and eggs should be thoroughly cooked; Wash your … [Read more...]
Минздрав Туркменистана выпустил рекомендации по защите от коронавируса
Министерство здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана выпустило одобренные ВОЗ рекомендации по профилактике заболеваний коронавирусом (Covid-19) и сезонными острыми респираторными инфекциями: Соблюдайте правила безопасности пищевых продуктов. Используйте разные разделочные доски и ножи для сырого мяса и готовой пищи; мясо и яйца тщательной термической … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде прошел Туркмено-афганский бизнес-форум
27 февраля 2020 года в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся Туркмено-афганский бизнес-форум. С туркменской стороны в форуме приняли участие руководители и представители ряда министерств и ведомств страны, включая Союз промышленников и предпринимателей, а также Торгово-промышленную палату. Среди участников представительной делегации Афганистана, специалисты … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Afghan Business Forum held in Ashgabat
On the 27th of February 2020, Turkmen-Afghan Business Forum was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. From the Turkmen side, the heads and representatives of a number of ministries and agencies of the country, including the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry participated to the Forum. Among the participants … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan takes comprehensive measures to prevent Coronavirus
nCa Report As coronavirus (Covid-19) threatens to become a pandemic, Turkmenistan has introduced comprehensive measures to prevent its borders and population. President Berdimuhamedov had a meeting on Tuesday with DPM Agamuradov (education, science, healthcare, sports, tourism) and minister of healthcare and medical industry Amannepesov to discuss the steps being taken … [Read more...]
Defence attaché of Russia hosts reception to mark Defender of the Fatherland Day
Colonel E V Vasiliev, the defence attaché of Russia, hosted a reception on Tuesday to mark the Defender of the Fatherland Day. The day is celebrated in Russia, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan to show respect to the people who play any role in the defence of the country, whether in the military or as civilians. Here is the speech of Colonel … [Read more...]
The results of the oil and gas roadshow of Turkmenistan in Dubai are summed up
On the second day of the international conference «Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan» dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan, two more sessions on investment in the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan were actively held. In their speeches, representatives of SC «Turkmengas», TCOR and NaPeCo revealed the potential of cooperation of the … [Read more...]
The first meetings were held at OGT 2020 in Dubai
The working sessions of the first day of the international roadshow were devoted to the prospects of development of the gas chemical and oil refining industry of Turkmenistan, industrialization, as well as development of the offshore blocks of the Turkmen shelf of the Caspian Sea and attraction of investments. Managers and leading specialists of the oil and gas sector of … [Read more...]
TAPI Road Show in Dubai: OGT 2020 is declared open
The official opening ceremony of the international conference «TAPI - the Pipeline for Peace and Cooperation» and the roadshow «Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan» took place in the conference hall «Al Maha» of the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights Hotel. Yagshigeldy Kakaev, Advisor to the President of Turkmenistan on Oil and Gas Issues, addressed the delegates with a welcoming … [Read more...]
Afghanistan – At the threshold of lasting peace, or brink of insane violence?
Tariq Saeedi After more than 18 months of off-again, on-again negotiations, the Taliban and the USA could possibly sign the peace accord on 29 February 2020. Although the terms of the deal have not been made public officially, it is possible to guess some of the details based on the information from the various Taliban sources: There will be 7 days of peace from 22 to … [Read more...]
In Ashgabat the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan held “Ikebana workshop” and “Sado and Kimono demonstration”
In Ashgabat, The Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan held the culture events to introduce Ikebana, Sado and Kimono, which are Japanese traditional culture, with Ms. YAMADA Midori, who makes efforts in promote and spread Japanese traditional cultures in Russia and CIS, and Ms. DAVIDENKO Galina, who is her disciple and Russian leading expert on Japanese traditional cultures. Ms. … [Read more...]
Embassy of Japan hosts reception to mark the Birthday of Emperor Naruhito
The embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan hosted on 21 February 2020 (Friday) a reception to mark the official birthday of Emperor Naruhito. Here is the speech of Ambassador KATSUMATA Takahiko on the occasion: Salam His Excellency Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister for foreign affairs of Turkmenistan, Mr. Rashid MEREDOV, His Excellency Minister of … [Read more...]
Berdimuhamedov highlights correlation between Islam and Society in opening ceremony of mosque
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov traveled on Friday (21 February 2020) to Turkmenabat, where he led the opening ceremony of the central mosque of the Lebap province. The construction of the mosque started in 2015. The ground floor of the mosque, with 3444 square meters of space, can accommodate 3000 male worshippers. The first floor has 1609 of space. It … [Read more...]
International Road Show «Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan» is about to start in Dubai
Delegates of the International Roadshow «Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan», 2020, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan are actively registered at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights Hotel. The conference, within which the leaders of international oil companies and the government of Turkmenistan will discuss investment opportunities in … [Read more...]
Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat hosts briefing for media
The embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat hosted on Thursday (20 February 2020) a briefing for the local and foreign media. Here is the translation of the text of the speech of Ambassador Yerkebulan Sapiev: Dear representatives of the media! Ladies and Gentlemen! First of all, let me express my gratitude to all of you for participating in our event. Today's “roundtable” is … [Read more...]
Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the President of Tatarstan
Elvira Kadyrova Minister of industry and construction production of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Monday, 17 Feb, with President Rustam Minnikhanov of Tatarstan. Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Kazan with a two-day working visit (17-18 February 2020). “We are grateful to you for your interest in our country”, Minnikhanov said, thanking the Turkmen leader … [Read more...]
Visit of the Governor of Saint-Petersburg to Ashgabat
On February 12, 2020, a representative delegation of the Russian Federation headed by the Governor of Saint-Petersburg A.D.Beglov has arrived to Ashgabat. In the first half of the day on February 13, the guest was received by the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of political, economic and … [Read more...]
Визит Губернатора города Санкт-Петербург в Ашхабад
12 февраля 2020 года в Ашхабад прибыла представительная делегация Российской Федерации во главе с Губернатором города Санкт-Петербург А.Д.Бегловым. 13 февраля в первой половине дня высокий гость был принят Президентом Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили широкий спектр вопросов политического, экономического и культурно-гуманитарного … [Read more...]
Central Asian Desert Initiative (CADI) – Conservation and Sustainable Use of Turkmenistan Deserts
Shirin Karryyeva, Project Manager CADI in Turkmenistan In 2019, the regional project of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and the Michael Zukkov Foundation (Germany) launched the Central Asian Desert Initiative (CADI) - Conservation and Sustainable Use of Turkmenistan Deserts. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for … [Read more...]
US Strategy for Central Asia – A cart without horse
Tariq Saeedi They are trying to bring in a cart and they hope to use someone else’s horse. --- This is the simple, short, and correct description of the newly unveiled US Strategy for Central Asia for the period 2019-2025. This reminds us of a short fable of Mulla Nasrudin, the great Central Asian wit, whose biting sarcasm is legendary: While Nasrudin was staying in … [Read more...]
Kazan Federal University to study the problems of psychological adaptation of students from Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova The Department of pedagogical psychology at the Kazan Federal University (KFU) will launch a study on the psychological adaptation of foreign students from Central Asian countries, the Tatarstan news agency "Tatar-inform" reports. Students from five Central Asian countries - Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan - account for … [Read more...]
India-Central Asia Business Council inaugurated – Indian FM called on businesses to play greater role in economic rapprochement with Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova The inauguration meeting of the India-Central Asia Business Council took place in New Delhi on 6 February, Thursday. The event has been dated to the India-Central Asia Business Forum and organized by the Indian Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry jointly with the foreign ministry. The forum was attended President of FICCI Ms. Sangita … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Sector of Turkmenistan – Part 6
Tariq Saeedi Dovlet is from the younger generation that is revolutionizing the fruit and vegetable sector of Turkmenistan. There are many more. What is common among them is that most of them have received at least some part of their education from abroad and have had the chance to observe the best practices in the world. In fact, there are several other factors common … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Sector of Turkmenistan – Part 5
Tariq Saeedi The quality guidelines are definitely useful for the trader and buyers – they can help them make their choice based on the quality specifications determined by Dovlet and his team at Ter Onum. The farmers also benefit in the sense that they can grade their produce for better positioning in the market. However, the nature doesn’t care much about the … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Russian consultations held in the MFA of Turkmenistan
On February 4, 2020, the Turkmen-Russian consultations on security issues on the level of Deputy Foreign Ministers were held in the MFA of Turkmenistan. To attend the meeting, a representative Russian delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation O.V.Syromolotov arrived to Ashgabat. During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of … [Read more...]
В МИД Туркменистана состоялись туркмено-российские консультации
4 февраля 2020 года в МИД Туркменистана состоялись туркмено-российские консультации по вопросам безопасности на уровне заместителей министров иностранных дел. Для участия в данном заседании в Ашхабад прибыла представительная российская делегация во главе с заместителем министра иностранных дел Российской Федерации О.В. Сыромолотовым. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили ряд … [Read more...]
Turkmen businessmen preparing to enter mining and minerals downstream sector
The Turkmen businessmen are preparing to enter the mining and minerals downstream sector, reported DPM Gylyjov during the digital videoconference conducted by President Berdimuhamedov on Monday. The DPM (deputy prime minister) who holds the portfolio of trade and also supervises the Ahal province, said that the industrial development plan of Turkmenistan allows the private … [Read more...]
International Roadshow “Oil and Gas Turkmenistan” Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Dubai, UAE 24-25 February 2020
International Roadshow "Oil and Gas Turkmenistan 2020" in Dubai will commence on February 24, 2020 and it has already attracted over 200 delegates, representing 80 companies and organizations, governmental delegations and trading firms from over 20 countries of the world. Leaders from international oil companies and senior management of Turkmenistan government will discuss … [Read more...]
Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана принял участие в министерской встрече в формате «С5+1» в Ташкенте
3-го февраля 2020 года Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Р.Мередов принял участие в министерской встрече в формате «С5+1» в Ташкенте. В заседании приняли участие Государственный секретарь Соединенных Штатов Америки и министры иностранных дел Республики Казахстан, Кыргызской Республики, Республики Таджикистан, Туркменистана и Республики Узбекистан. В ходе встречи был … [Read more...]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan participated to the “С5+1” ministerial meeting in Tashkent
On February 3, 2020, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.Meredov attended the ministerial meeting in “С5+1” format held in Tashkent. The Secretary of State of the United States of America and the Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan took part in the session. A wide … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan signs documents related to TAPI pipeline and TAP energy corridor
On January 31, 2020, the successive session of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan took place. In the framework of the session, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a number of vital documents aimed at the uncovering the energy strength of the country. The Head of State signed the Decree according to which the State Concern «Türkmengaz» will … [Read more...]
Туркменистан подписывает документы, связанные с трубопроводом ТАПИ и энергетическим коридором ТАП
31 января 2020 года состоялось очередное заседание Кабинета Министров Туркменистана. В рамках заседания Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов подписал ряд важных документов, призванных раскрыть энергетическую мощь страны. Глава государства подписал Постановление, согласно которому Государственный концерн «Türkmengaz» заключит с малазийской компанией «Serba … [Read more...]
Features of proposed bicameral system in Turkmenistan announced
nCa Report Turkmenistan has stepped closer to its goal of switching to the bicameral system of parliament. The main features of the envisaged system were declared at the full meeting of the constitutional reform committee chaired by President Berdimuhamedov on Wednesday (29 January 2020). The draft law that combines the opinion of experts and suggestions from the people … [Read more...]
Tajikistan builds first tunnel for the Central Asia-China gas pipeline Line D
Elvira Kadyrova Tajikistan is completing the construction of the first tunnel on the route of the Line D under the Turkmenistan-China transnational gas pipeline. The tunnel is located on the territory of the Rudaki district in the east of the country. Totally, 42 mountain tunnels with a length of 63.3 km will be built along the 391-kilometer pipeline. According to deputy … [Read more...]
Holocaust Remembrance Day in Ashgabat
nCa Report Seventy-five years have passed since the day the Soviet troops opened the gates of Auschwitz, ending the Holocaust that had extinguished the lives of six million Jews and eleven million other people. The UN in Turkmenistan in collaboration with the embassy of Israel organized an event on 27 January 2020 to draw attention to the question whether ‘Never Again’ … [Read more...]
Embassy of India hosts reception to mark Republic Day of India
Ambassador Azar A. H. Khan of India hosted a reception on 24 January 2020 to mark the 71st Republic Day of India. Here is the speech of the ambassador on the occasion: Namaste and a very Good Evening, His Excellency Mr. Yagshygeldi Kakayev, Adviser to the President of Turkmenistan, Excellencies the Ambassadors, Dear Colleagues, Distinguished Guests, Ladies & … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan establishes Office for International Electric Power Projects
Turkmenistan has established the Office of International Electric Power Projects. The decision was taken on Thursday when President Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with DPM Charymurat Purchekov (construction, energy) and the minister for energy, Murat Artykov. The newly established authority will initially supervise the implementation of TAP500, and subsequently explore and … [Read more...]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 3
Speech by conference participants Ms. Natalya Gherman, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Central Asia, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, expressed appreciation for the initiative to organize this important conference, reflecting Turkmenistan’s deep and multifaceted cooperation with international organizations, and in … [Read more...]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 2
Speech of Berdimuhamedov The speech of President Berdimuhamedov at the conference ‘Turkmenistan and International Organizations – Cooperation for Peace and Development,’ was based on a broader context, stitching together the various dynamic aspects of neutrality. Here is the summarized translation of his speech: As an active member of international life, in order to make … [Read more...]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi In December 2020, we would potentially be looking at the roadmap for world map. Here is a bit of background – and foreground – before we return to this seemingly absurd but actually quite viable declaration. Turkmenistan is celebrating this year the 25th anniversary of permanently neutrality, a status fully endorsed by the world community. The official theme … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Israel in Turkmenistan hosts farewell reception on completion of his tenure
Ambassador Moshe Kamhi of Israel and spouse hosted a reception on Wednesday on the completion of his tenure in Turkmenistan. The ambassador that he was grateful to the government of Turkmenistan, particularly the president, the foreign minister, and the ministry of foreign affairs for his successful work in Turkmenistan. He thanked the diplomatic corps for the fraternal … [Read more...]
Посол Израиля в Туркменистане провел прощальный прием по случаю завершения своей дипмиссии
Посол Израиля Моше Камхи и его супруга провели в среду прием, посвященный завершению его пребывания в Туркменистане. Посол выразил признательность правительству Туркменистана, в частности президенту, министру иностранных дел и внешнеполитическому ведомству за успешную деятельность в Туркменистане. Он поблагодарил дипломатический корпус за братскую атмосферу, которая … [Read more...]
International Roadshow “Oil and Gas Turkmenistan” in Dubai
International Roadshow "Oil and Gas Turkmenistan" Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Dubai, UAE 24-25 February 2020 SC “Turkmengas”, SC “Turkmennebit” and SC “Turkmengeology” in partnership with Turkmen Forum are launching a new series of International Roadshows "Oil and Gas Turkmenistan" on 24-25 February, 2020 in Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Dubai, UAE. The … [Read more...]
Turkey, Turkmenistan may sign some important agreements in 2020: Kapucu
Turkey and Turkmenistan may sign some important agreements in the first half of 2020, said Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu of Turkey in an exclusive conversation with nCa on Thursday (26 December 2019). The ambassador, who has completed his tenure in Turkmenistan and will return to Ankara within the next few days said that considerable work was done during this year to align the … [Read more...]