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...]
Chinese embassy in Ashgabat and NGO Yenme host New Year party for children with disabilities
nCa News and Commentary The embassy of China in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the NGO Yenme, hosted on Wednesday (25 December 2019) a New Year party for the children with disabilities. A large number of children with disabilities, accompanied by their caregivers attended the event. The children and the volunteers presented New-Year-themed songs and dances. The … [Read more...]
CEO of Haldor Topsoe handed over President of Turkmenistan award certificates of the world’s first GTG plant
The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov met today CEO and President of the Danish company Haldor Topsoe met today Bjerne S. Clausen. He handed over to the Turkmen leader the certificates on awarding the GTG plant, inaugurated in the Akhal province in June 2019, the prestigious international award “2019 IChemE” by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (Great … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkey hosts farewell reception on completion of his tenure in Turkmenistan
Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu, who has completed his tenure in Turkmenistan, hosted a farewell reception on Friday (20 December 2019) at his residence. Ambassador Alexander Blokhin of Russia, who acts as the dean of the diplomatic corps, praised the dynamic role of Ambassador Kapucu in the diplomatic community and his sincere cooperation under all circumstances. The deputy … [Read more...]
Establishing Office of Ombudsman, Experience, Pitfalls and Lessons Learned
Nazik Avlyakulova 18 Dec 2019 George Tugushi, UNDP international expert on human rights UNDP: Tell us about your career as a human rights lawyer/expert/activist/professional Mr. Tugushi: I got actively involved in the human rights work in 2004 when I returned back home from Sweden after accomplishing my studies in international human rights law in Lund University. … [Read more...]
People with unlimited abilities
Nazik Avlyakulova 03 Dec 2019 What do you know about people with disabilities? How do they live? Where do they work? How do they spend time? What do you think about the lives of people who are different from you? “People with unlimited abilities” project is a contribution to the fight against social stigma against people with disabilities. The goal of each story is … [Read more...]
UN and Turkmenistan signed joint program on improving social protection
Today, on December 16, 2019, the signing ceremony of the joint program with the UN under the title: "Improving the social protection system by introducing inclusive quality social services at the local level" took place. From the Turkmen side, the document was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov. On behalf of the UN, the document was signed by the … [Read more...]
Türkmenistanyň DIM-nde BMG bilen bilelikdäki maksatnama gol çekişlik dabarasy geçirildi
Şu gün, 2019-njy ýylyň 16-njy dekabrynda “Ýerli derejede hemmetaraplaýyn ýokary hilli durmuş hyzmatlaryny girizmek arkaly durmuş goraglylygy ulgamyny kämilleşdirmek” atly BMG bilen bilelikdäki maksatnama gol çekişlik dabarasy geçirildi. Türkmen tarapyndan resminama Daşary işler ministri Raşid Meredow gol çekdi. BMG tarapyndan agzalan resminama BMG-niň Türkmenistandaky … [Read more...]
Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat organizes annual briefing for diplomats and media
The annual briefing by the embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat for the diplomats and the media was held on 13 December 2019. Ambassador Yerkebulan Sapiyev of Kazakhstan gave a comprehensive briefing, tightly packed with facts and figures. Here is the complete text: Your Excellences! Dear representatives of media! Dear colleagues! Ladies and Gentlemen! At the beginning … [Read more...]
Jennet is the face of creative Turkmenistan – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi If anyone is to blame, it is this duo – Elena and Hugh. As if Elena was not enough, Hugh appeared out of the blue and started stirring the pot even more vigorously. Totally a nightmare. What is more, it will get even worse. Last year it was just the Christmas Bazaar and this year we are already looking at the whole question of creative economy. Where … [Read more...]
National Day of UAE celebrated in Ashgabat
The embassy of the United Arab Emirates hosted a celebration on Monday (2 December 2019) to mark the 48th anniversary of the National Day of UAE. Ambassador Hassan Abdullah Al-Adhab gave a short presentation and briefing on the history of the UAE, the progress made since the formation of the Emirates, and the EXPO-202 that would be hosted by UAE next year. During the … [Read more...]
Summit of the heads of Central Asian states in Tashkent initiates comprehensive regional integration
Elvira Kadyrova On 29 November 2019, the second Consultative meeting of the heads of Central Asian States was held in Tashkent. The summit was attended by: President Shavkat Mirziyoyevof Uzbekistan First President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev President Sooronbay Jeenbekov of Kyrgyzstan President Emomali Rahmonof Tajikistan President Gurbanguly … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Sector of Turkmenistan – Part 4
Tariq Saeedi In addition to the standardization guide, another area where Ter Onum has done pioneering work is the identification of the links in the supply chain, from the farmer to the consumer. According to the study carried out by Dovlet and his team at Ter Onum, there are seven links in the supply chain: Farm, or greenhouse, or garden etc. Transportation from … [Read more...]
2020 could be a pivotal year for Turkmenistan – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The textile sector was mentioned in the first part of this series because it is poised for an impressive take off next year. However, there are many other areas that are in the queue. For instance, there is the cement production. Turkmenistan has four cement plants with total annual capacity of 4 million tons: Beherden (Ahal) cement plant – 1 million … [Read more...]
Roundtable dedicated to the freedom of religion issues held in Ashgabat
On November 25, 2019, a round table dedicated to the freedom of religionissues in Turkmenistan was held in the Institute of State, Law and Democracy. TheOmbudspersonofTurkmenistan, the representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Institute of State, Law and Democracy, the Department of the Cabinet of … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде прошел круглый стол, посвященныйвопросам свободы религии
25 ноября 2019 года в Институтегосударства, права и демократии состоялся круглый стол,посвященный вопросам свободы религиии вероисповедания в Туркменистане. Во встрече приняли участие Омбудсмен Туркменистана, представители министерств иностранных дел, внутренних дел, юстиции (адалат)Туркменистана, Институтагосударства, права и демократии, отдела по делам религии при … [Read more...]
Aşgabatda din azatlygy meselelerine bagyşlanan tegelek stol geçirildi
2019-njy ýylyň 25-nji noýabrynda Döwlet, hukuk we demokratiýa institutynda Türkmenistanda din we din azatlygy meselelerine bagyşlanan tegelek stol geçirildi. Çärä Türkmenistanyň Adalatçysy, Türkmenistanyň Daşary işler, Içeri işler, Adalat ministrliklerinden, Döwlet, hukuk we demokratiýa institutyndan wekiller, Türkmenistanyň Ministrler Kabinetiniň ýanyndaky dini meseleler … [Read more...]
2020 could be a pivotal year for Turkmenistan – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi 2020 is quite likely to be a pivotal year for Turkmenistan in so many different ways. Is it a bold statement? --- Yes. Is it based on facts? --- Yes. Does it trigger skepticism? --- You bet it does. Before unboxing this statement, let’s create the base for this assertion: Turkmenistan keeps a macro picture in mind and designs micro components to fit … [Read more...]
PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN WILL PAY A WORKING VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
On November 28-29, 2019, the working visit of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Uzbekistan will take place. Within the framework of the visit, the bilateral meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is planned to take place. The leaders of the two nations will … [Read more...]
ПРЕЗИДЕНТ ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА ПОСЕТИТ РЕСПУБЛИКУ УЗБЕКИСТАН С РАБОЧИМ ВИЗИТОМ
28-29 ноября 2019 года состоится рабочий визит Президента Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова в Республику Узбекистан.В рамках визита запланирована двусторонняя встреча Президента Туркменистана с Президентом Республики Узбекистан Шавкатом Мирзиёевым. Лидеры двух стран рассмотрят возможности расширения туркмено-узбекских связей по всему спектру сотрудничества. /// MFA … [Read more...]
Kyrgyz Yurt in Paris: UNESCO presents the nomad heritage of Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova Kyrgyz yurt has been installed at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris. The presentation of the Yurt has been held on the sidelines of the 40th session of the UNESCO General conference, underway these days in the capital of France. Participants and guests of the event, including dozens of heads of delegations of Canada, China, Malaysia, Cambodia, Kuwait, … [Read more...]
Development of the tourism industry in Central Asia deserves attention of the international community
Elvira Kadyrova The crystal waters of Issyk-Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan, majestic mosques and madrasahs of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand in Uzbekistan, healing wells in the mausoleum of Ukash-Ata in Kazakhstan’s Turkestan, scenic mountain trails in the Tajik Pamir, refreshing boat trips in Caspian Avaza resort and mysterious ruins of the Merv, Nisa, Kunya-Urgench in … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Sector of Turkmenistan – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi The standardization guide is the backbone of the supply-side part of the business model of Ter Onum – acquiring fruit and vegetables from the farmers. Ter Onum doesn’t have any lands of its own but has the labs, the transportation and storage facilities, and some test plots. They sign the contract with the farmers based on a number of factors including the … [Read more...]
Flights may open for Turkmen students from Astrakhan during winter vacations
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan is going to open flights to Astrakhan during the winter vacations so that students studying in this Russian city can visit their homeland and parents can familiarize themselves with the conditions of their children's stay. The statement came from the Consul of Turkmenistan in Astrakhan Atadurdy Bayramov during a meeting with students of Astrakhan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Italy – Visit of Berdymuhamedov spotlights new features of partnership
Tariq Saeedi President Berdymuhamedov of Turkmenistan visited Italy, 6-7 November 2019. He had separate meetings with the president and the prime minister of Italy and a group of Italian businessmen in Rome. The Turkmen-Italian business forum was held in Milan on 6 November 2019. Some documents were signed on conclusion of the summit talks with the prime minister of … [Read more...]
Saving saxaul in Kazakhstan: Turkmenistan’s experience and projects of international organizations
Elvira Kadyrova Kazakhstani information portal Informburo.kz recently published an extensive article titled "Kazakhstan tries to save saxaul forests from mass deforestation. Why is this important?" by Zhanna Khabdulkhabar. This very informative article tells about how Kazakhstan succeeds at restoring saxaul forests how it is important for the ecosystem of the country. Here … [Read more...]
Ukrainian international company awarded as a distributor of cyber security solutions in Turkmenistan and Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova Bakotech International Group, headquartered in Kiev, has become a distributor of deception solutions of Attivo Networks in Turkmenistan, as well as in other countries of Central Asia, Europe and the CIS. Attivo Networks is a developer of deception technologies for specialized environments such as Industrial Control System (ICS) SCADA, Internet of Things … [Read more...]
An afternoon with dogs
Tariq Saeedi and Raviliya Kadyrova It was love at first sight. --- we forgot promptly that we were there to cover an event, not to fall in love with the smol puppers. Acting totally unprofessionally, we picked the fluffy yappers, danced with them, cuddled them, hardly listening to Batyr Mohammedov, the consultant at the newly established dog breeding centre in Ahal … [Read more...]
Buzmeyin Greenhouse Complex – A pioneering project
Tariq Saeedi and Raviliya Kadyrova The participants of the International Conference “Rational use of water resources – key for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” and a group of journalists were taken on Wednesday (6 November 2019) for a visit to an experimental greenhouse complex in the Buzmeyin district of Ashgabat. The tenders for the purchase of equipment and … [Read more...]
Sushi Contest in Ashgabat
In recent years relations between Japan and Turkmenistan have been rapidly developing, including cultural and social spheres. One of the indicators demonstrating this fact is the culinarycompetition between the best sushi-masters in the country entitled the “Final Sushi Master’s Contest”, held on November 3in Ashgabat, wherethe Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of … [Read more...]
Why Italy should join TAPI
Tariq Saeedi The American image is tar-and-feather condition in Afghanistan, and by default the American companies are automatically under suspicion. Some European countries that traditionally enjoyed great respect in Afghanistan are now limping with a questionable repute because of their shoulder-to-shoulder foray into disaster. Italy, by comparison, is looked at … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Sector of Turkmenistan – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The compilation of the standardization guide took quite some time and tremendous work. The first task was to study the flaws that appear naturally and the flaws that take place because of poor storage and handling conditions. Once it started taking shape, it became clear that its potential went far beyond the mere cataloguing of the visual and other flaws in … [Read more...]
Visit of Berdymuhamedov to strengthen Turkmenistan-Italy partnership
President Berdymuhamedov will pay an official visit to Italy on 6-7 November 2019. This visit is expected to enhance the partnership between the two countries. Exclusive – Interview – Ambassador Diego Ungaro of Italy In the backdrop of the forthcoming visit of President Berdymuhamedov to Italy, we asked Ambassador Diego Ungaro of Italy some questions: nCa: What is the … [Read more...]
Kazan Federal University to take part in educational forum in Ashgabat
Elvira Kadyrova The delegation of Kazan Federal University will visit Ashgabat to participate in the annual international exhibition and scientific conference "Education and sport in the era of power and happiness". The two-day twin-event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the ministries of education, sports and youth policy, will be held from 12 to 13 … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Sector of Turkmenistan – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi When I first met Dovlet some 15 years ago, he was a student at the Turkmen agricultural university and working as part-time producer at TV4 (now named Turkmenistan Channel). He and his team visited us to record my interview for a series he was producing on the Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan. They returned the next day for re-recording the episode because, … [Read more...]
SCO countries stand for openness in the world economic system-Tashkent meeting of heads of government
Elvira Kadyrova On 1-2 November 2019, Tashkent hosted a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Council of heads of government (prime ministers). The SCO member States were represented at the meeting by the following heads of delegations: India-Minister of defence R. Singh Kazakhstan-Prime Minister Askar Mamin China-Premier of the State … [Read more...]
State Committee for Water Management of Turkmenistan elected to the membership of the World Water Council
On October 22, 2019, the regular session of the Executive Council of the World Water Council was held in the city of Cairo of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Based on the resolution of the Council, the State Committee for Water Management of Turkmenistan was elected to the membership of the World Water Council. /// MFA Turkmenistan, 30 October 209 … [Read more...]
Государственный комитет водного хозяйства Туркменистана избран в члены Всемирного водного совета
22 октября 2019 года в городе Каир Арабской Республики Египет состоялась очередная сессия Совета Управляющих Всемирного водного совета. На основании решения Совета,Государственный комитет водного хозяйства Туркменистана избран в члены Всемирного водного совета. Информация о Всемирном Водном Совете Всемирный Водный Совет – это международная, некоммерческая … [Read more...]
Türkmenistanyň Suw hojalygy baradaky döwlet komiteti Bütin dünýä suw geňeşiniň agzalygyna kabul edildi
2019-njy ýylyň 22-nji oktýabrynda Müsür Arap Respublikasynyň Kair şäherinde Bütindünýä suw geňeşiniň Dolandyryjylar geňeşiniň nobatdaky mejlisi geçirildi. Geçirilen geňeşiň çözgüdi esasynda Türkmenistanyň Suw hojalygy baradaky döwlet komiteti Bütindünýä suw geňeşiniň agzalygyna kabul edildi. /// MFA Turkmenistan, 30 October 2019 … [Read more...]
Energy diplomacy of Turkmenistan discussed at OGT 2019 with focus on TAPI – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi As mentioned in the first part of this report, the CEO of the TAPI Pipeline Company Limited, Muhammetmurat Amanov, the principle finance specialist of ADB, Roland Pladet, and the senior geologist at GCA, Thomas Hancock provided useful information about TAPI and the gas potential of Turkmenistan. * * * Amanov assured that there would be zero physical displacement … [Read more...]
Энергетическая дипломатия Туркменистана с акцентом на газопроводном проекте ТАПИ обсуждалась на НГТ 2019 -Часть 2
Тарик Саиди Как упоминалось в первой части этой статья, генеральный директор TAPIPipelineCompanyLimitedМухамметмурат Аманов, главный финансовый специалист ADBРоланд Пладет и старший геолог GCA Томас Хэнкок предоставили полезную информацию о проекте газопровода ТАПИ и газовом потенциале Туркменистана. * * * Аманов заверил, что физическое перемещение по маршруту ТАПИ будет … [Read more...]
Briefing at Foreign Office of Turkmenistan on NAM Summit
On October 28, 2019, a briefing was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the foreign policy course of our country. The briefing was attended by the heads of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations working in Turkmenistan, representatives of local and foreign media accredited in the country. Besides the Minister … [Read more...]
В МИД Туркменистана состоялся брифинг, посвящённый в частности итогам Саммита Движения Неприсоединения
28октября 2019 года в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся брифинг, посвященный итогам 18-го Саммита Движения Неприсоединения, состоявшегося 25-26 октября текущего года в городе Баку. В брифинге приняли участие руководители и представители дипломатических миссий и представительств международных организаций, работающих в Туркменистане, представители местных и … [Read more...]
Malaysian Prime Minister visits Turkmenistan
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia visited Turkmenistan on 26-28 October 2019. The president of Turkmenistan and the prime minister of Malaysia had tete-a-tete and expanded format talks on Sunday, 27 October 2019. Expanded format talks and press conference – Summary Here is the summary of the talks in the expanded format and the remarks of both the leaders to … [Read more...]
Премьер-министра Малайзии посетил Туркменистан
Премьер-министр Малайзии МахатхирМохамад посетил Туркменистан 26-28 октября 2019 года. Президент Туркменистана и премьер-министр Малайзии провели переговоры в формате «один на один» и в расширенном составе в воскресенье, 27 октября 2019 года. Переговоры в расширенном составе и пресс-конференция -краткая информация Ниже опубликовано краткое изложение переговоров в … [Read more...]
NAM Summit in Baku
nCa Report The 18th summit of NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) was held in Baku, 25-26 October 2019. During the summit, Azerbaijan took over the presidency of the movement from Venezuela for a three-year term from 2019 to 2022. The heads of state and government of 60 of the 120 member countries of NAM participated in the summit. The NAM was established at the 1961 … [Read more...]
Саммит Движения Неприсоединения в Баку
Доклад nCa 25-26 октября 2019 года в Баку состоялся 18-й саммит Движения Неприсоединения. В ходе саммита Азербайджан принял председательство в Движении от Венесуэлы на трехлетний срок с 2019 по 2022 год. В саммите приняли участие главы государств и правительств 60 из 120 стран-членов Движения Неприсоединения. Движение Неприсоединения было создано в 1961 году на … [Read more...]
Energy diplomacy of Turkmenistan discussed at OGT 2019 with focus on TAPI – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi The energy diplomacy of Turkmenistan in the context of transnational gas pipelines was discussed in a session at the annual oil and gas conference of in Ashgabat on 23 October 2019. Moderated by Jim Gillett of Gaffney, Cline & Associates (GCA), the session featured seven speakers. All of them except Ms. Elena Panova, the UN Resident Coordinator in … [Read more...]
Энергетическая дипломатия Туркменистана с акцентом на газопроводном проекте ТАПИ обсуждалась на НГТ 2019 -Часть 1
Тарик Саиди Энергетическая дипломатия Туркменистана в контексте транснациональных газопроводов обсуждалась на ежегодной нефтегазовой конференции в Ашхабаде 23 октября 2019 года. Модератором сессии выступил Джим Джиллетт из Gaffney, Cline&Associates (GCA). Всего на сессии выступили семь докладчиков. Все они, за исключением г-жи Елены Пановой, Постоянного координатора ООН … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan State News Agency to sign Memorandum of Cooperation with Russia Today
According to a presidential decree issued on 17 October 2019, the chairman of the Turkmenistan State News Agency TDH, Bekdurdy Amansariyev, has been authorized to sign memorandum of cooperation with the Russian autonomous non-profit organization TV-News, which is the owner of RT and RT TV. Similar provisions already exist for cooperation with the news and media services of … [Read more...]