Today, on August 18, the Consul General of Turkmenistan in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif met with the head of the representative office of the “Taliban” movement in the province of Balkh. During the meeting held in a positive and constructive manner, a number of concrete issues were discussed in relation to the implementation of duties of the Turkmen consular organization … [Read more...]
Three media statements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the situation in Afghanistan
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the situatuon in Afghanistan The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan continues to closely monitor the development of the situation and events in Afghanistan. In this regard, the Turkmen side emphasizes that, based on the principles of friendship and good-neighborliness, as well as based on the … [Read more...]
Afghanistan: Why the Taliban takeover was so fast and bloodless – what next now
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova Everyone is in disbelief at the speed at which the Taliban took control of Kabul. How? Just how? --- The short answer: They found the path of least resistance. Here is the somewhat longer, though still incomplete, answer. The conditions were ripe Ghost army, ghost police The official figures put the strength of the Afghan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan hosts regional mega event today
Turkmenistan will host a cluster of events today at Awaza, the Caspian tourist zone: 3rd Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asia Economic Forum of Central Asia Exhibition of national products and services of Central Asia Festival of National Cuisines of Central Asia A gala concert will take place … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan aim at tangible trade increase
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have outlined measures that will upturn bilateral trade to US $ 1 billion, almost double the figures of 2020, when the trade exchange between the two countries was estimated at US $ 527 million. The relevant agreements were reached during the visit to Turkmenistan of the government delegation of Uzbekistan headed by Deputy Prime … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Tajikistan Summit Talks – 19 Documents Signed – Joint Statement Issued
Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova The summit talks between the presidents of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan were held in Ashgabat on Wednesday, 4 August 2021. President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan is on official visit to Turkmenistan which started on 3 August 2021. The talks were held in tete-a-tete followed by expanded format with participation of delegations from … [Read more...]
Resolution initiated by Turkmenistan was adopted unanimously during the plenary session of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly
On the 2nd of August, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov reported to the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov that during the 96th plenary meeting of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, the Draft Resolution initiated by Turkmenistan entitled “Strengthening the links between all … [Read more...]
GB in Awaza
President Berdimuhamedov was in the Awaza tourist zone at the Caspian coast ahead of the regional events and also for the start of the annual summer vacation of the government. He returned to Ashgabat on Sunday. The Turkmen TV aired footage on Sunday, 1 August 2021, showing the president taking a flight aboard a newly acquired Super Tucano A-29, and earlier in the day … [Read more...]
Polina Guryeva bags first-ever Olympic medal for Turkmenistan
Polina Guryeva, the weightlifter from Turkmenistan won silver at the Tokyo Olympics on 27 July 2021. This is the first ever Olympic medal for Turkmenistan. She participated in the under 59kg category. Polina Guryeva is a student of the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports in Ashgabat. As reported by the media outlets, in the combined event, the … [Read more...]
President of Tajikistan to pay an official visit to Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova On 4-5 August 2021, the President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan will pay the state visit to Turkmenistan, reported the Tajik media with reference to their country’s foreign ministry. On 6 August 2021, the Tajik leader will take part in the Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states in the Turkmen Avaza. In addition, a meeting of the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan and president-elect of Iran in telephone conversation
President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and president-elect Ebrahim Raisi of Iran had a telephone conversation on Tuesday, 20 July 2021. They congratulated each other on the festival of Eid al-Adha and discussed a number of matters of mutual interest. Raisi highlighted the great potential for enhanced partnership and said that Iran considers Turkmenistan as more than … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 9
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan Poverty was not formed in a couple of days, therefore, it is objectively impossible to eliminate it within a short period of time. To do a decent job of helping low-income people and developing poor areas, you must act confidently and as firmly as if you were pressing rocks into the ground, as well and as forcefully as … [Read more...]
Взгляд на Китай сквозь золотые высказывания – (9-й выпуск)
Цянь Найчэн, Посол Китая в Туркменистане Бедность сформировалась не за пару дней, следовательно, ликвидировать ее в течение короткого промежутка времени объективно невозможно. Для достойного выполнения работы по оказанию помощи малообеспеченным людям и развитию бедных районов следует действовать уверенно и так твердо, как будто вдавливать камни в землю, а также с … [Read more...]
Russian railways delivered KAMAZ construction equipment to Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova The St. Petersburg Branch of JSC "Russian Railways Logistics" delivered two KAMAZ truck-mounted concrete pumps from Russia to Turkmenistan, according to the official website of Russian Railways. The cargo was loaded onto two universal railway platforms and travelled along the route St. Petersburg – Ashgabat through the Kazakhstan border crossing … [Read more...]
International conference on the possibilities of comprehensive connectivity between Central and South Asia: Outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 15-16 July 2021, Tashkent hosted a high-level International Conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities". The forum, initiated by Uzbekistan, brought together high-ranking officials from 40 countries, as well as delegations of major partner international organizations and financial institutions. The key speakers … [Read more...]
FMs of Russia and Central Asian countries met in Tashkent
Elvira Kadyrova On 16 July 2021, Tashkent hosted the fourth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The key line of the discussions was the security issues in the region amid the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and the possibilities of an inter-Afghan settlement in the emerging geopolitical … [Read more...]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan visits Tashkent
Elvira Kadyrova DPM, minister of foreign affairs Rashid Meredov is on a visit to the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent to participate in the International Conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities", which takes place on 15-16 July 2021. On the sidelines of the forum, the foreign minister held several bilateral and multilateral … [Read more...]
So, is Art a Skill or Talent? …
Nabat Gurbannyyazova Usually, when we think about arts, we recall the timeline, the story of one-style-followed-by-the next: Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, and so on. For centuries, art has been considered the “privilege” of the gifted professionals, those who were deep into this delicate process of "self-expression". Today, with expansion of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, India sign MoU on Grant Assistance for High Impact Community Development Projects
Ambassador Dr. Vidhu P. Nair and Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan H.E. Mr. Muhammetgeldi Serdarov signed the MoU on Indian Grant Assistance for implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects today. The MoU would facilitate implementation of projects for the socio-economic development of Turkmenistan especially in areas such as women empowerment, … [Read more...]
Официальный визит главы внешнеполитического ведомства Китая в Ашхабад
12 июля 2021 начался официальный двухдневный визит в Туркменистан Министра иностранных дел Китайской Народной Республики Ван И. В рамках визита запланированы двусторонние переговоры с руководством страны, а также проведение очередного раунда политических консультаций между МИДами двух стран. Так, 12 июля состоялась встреча Министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашида … [Read more...]
Official visit of the head of the external policy agency of China to Ashgabat
On the 12th of July 2021, the official two-day visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi to Turkmenistan has started. In the framework of the visit, bilateral meetings with the leadership pf the country are planned, as well as the successive round of the political consultations between the MFA of two countries. During the … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of China to tour Central Asian countries
Elvira Kadyrova State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from 12-16 July 2021, said Chinese foreign ministry’s official spokesperson during a regular press briefing. The minister will attend the meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the foreign ministers' … [Read more...]
MEDIA MESSAGE
In recent days, a number of Russian media have been spreading unverified and openly biased reports about the situation on the Turkmen-Afghan border. In particular, the RBC TV channel disseminated untrue information about the alleged pulling of military equipment and artillery of Turkmenistan to the border with Afghanistan, which means nothing but false information in pursuit … [Read more...]
СООБЩЕНИЕ ДЛЯ СМИ
За последние дни со стороны ряда российских средств массовой информации распространяются непроверенные и откровенно необъективные сообщения относительно ситуации на туркмено-афганской границе. В частности, телеканалом РБК распространена не соответствующая действительности информация о якобы стягивании военной техники и артиллерии Туркменистана к границе с Афганистаном, что … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministers of Russia and Central Asia to meet in Tashkent
The fourth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan will be held in Tashkent on 16 July, said the Russian Foreign Ministry during briefing on 9 July. The foreign ministers will discuss cooperation in the field of regional security. The agenda will cover such issues as countering threats posed by international … [Read more...]
Tashkent to host a conference on cooperation between Central and South Asia
Ravilya Kadyrova On 15-16 July 2021, an international conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and opportunities" will be held in Tashkent. The conference will be attended by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, Foreign Ministers of Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan Center for Economic Research analyzed the trade potential for Central and South Asia
Elvira Kadyrova In 2020, the total trade turnover between the Central Asian and South Asian countries amounted to US$4.4 billion. The assessments came from the Uzbek Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR). The largest stakes in the mutual trade belong to Kazakhstan (52.8%), Uzbekistan (31.2%) and Turkmenistan (10.4%), said Obid Khakimov, Director of the CERR, at … [Read more...]
The development of cooperation of Turkmenistan and Russia is in priority
Today, on the 8th of July, a meeting was held in the Turkmen capital with the delegation of the Russian Federation headed by the Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg Ye.Grigoryev, who arrived to Turkmenistan on a working visit. The Turkmen side at the meeting was represented by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of … [Read more...]
The states of Central Asia will continue rendering assistance to Afghanistan in cooperation with the UN
Today, on July 7, a Ministerial meeting on the Afghan issues was held with the participation of the heads of external policy agencies of the countries of Central Asia through videoconferencing. The organizers of the dialogue were the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the UN Regional Center for … [Read more...]
A country presentation of Turkmenistan for Italian companies was held
On July 7, 2021, a country presentation «Investment and business opportunities cooperation with Turkmenistan» was held for Italian companies in the video conference format. At the presentation, the Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev, and the Italian delegation was headed by Undersecretary of State for Foreign … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan boosting East-West, North-South connectivity – Bridge over Garabogaz Strait planned
Turkmenistan is planning to build a new road bridge across the Garabogaz Strait, which will contribute hugely to the East-West and North-South connectivity options. President Berdimuhamedov attended a presentation on Tuesday, 6 July 2021, at the Garabogaz Bay, which is separated by a narrow strip of land from the Caspian Sea and connects with it through the thin Garabogaz … [Read more...]
FMs of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan discussed preps for upcoming regional summits
Elvira Kadyrova On 2 July 2021, the foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with his Kazakh counterpart Mukhtar Tleuberdi. Special attention was paid to the schedule of international events, including the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states and the 6th Caspian Summit, the foreign ministry of Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
A look at China through golden sayings – Part Eight
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. For a hundred years, all the struggle, sacrifice, and creativity of the Chinese Communist Party, which rallied and led the Chinese people, was aimed at achieving one goal - the great revival of the Chinese nation. 2. In the name of the great revival of the Chinese nation, the CCP, rallying and leading the Chinese people, … [Read more...]
Взгляд на Китай сквозь золотые высказывания – (8-й выпуск)
Цянь Найчэн, Посол Китая в Туркменистане 1. На протяжении ста лет вся борьба, жертва, творчества Коммунистической партии Китая, которая сплачивала и вела за собой китайский народ, была направлена на достижение одной цели -- великого возрождения китайской нации. 2. Во имя великого возрождения китайской нации КПК, сплачивая и ведя за собой китайский народ, стойко и упорно … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan harvests 1.4 million tons of wheat
Turkmenistan declared on Wednesday, 30 June 2021, that it has met the official target of 1.4 million tons of wheat crop. The announcement came during a ceremony at the presidential palace in Ashgabat where the governors of each province – Ahal, Balkan, Dashoguz, Lebap, Mary – accompanied by two children from each province reported on the latest tally of wheat crop gathered … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Kyrgyz Economic Partnership – options for practical implementation
Elvira Kadyrova "Kyrgyzstan is very lucky that we have discovered Turkmenistan. Like during the USSR, we took gas from them, and supplied them agricultural products. What they have, we don't have. In terms of mutually beneficial synergy, we have got a good partner," Chairman of the Association of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Kyrgyzstan Zhyrgalbek Sagynbayev said in an … [Read more...]
World Drug Day 2021 in Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is marked on 26 June every year, to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse. The theme of the World Drug Day 2021 is Share Facts On Drugs, Save Lives. On June 25 2021, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime held a press conference … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan President calls on the Turkmen business to a broad economic partnership
Elvira Kadyrova On 27 June 2021, on the first day of the official visit to Turkmenistan, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov has visited the exhibition of export goods of Turkmenistan and took part in the opening ceremony of the Kyrgyz-Turkmen economic forum, the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan reports. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the events. … [Read more...]
Official visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan started
Elvira Kadyrova Today, on 27 June 2021, President Sadyr Zhaparov of the Kyrgyz Republic arrived in Ashgabat on official visit. The Kyrgyz leader was met by the minister of energy of Turkmenistan Charymurad Purchekov at the Ashgabat International Airport. On the first day of visit, President Sadyr Zhaparov paid a tribute to the first President of the country Saparmurat … [Read more...]
President of Kyrgyzstan to pay an official visit to Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova President Sadyr Zhaparov of the Kyrgyz Republic will be on official visit to Turkmenistan on 27-28 June, the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan said. Zhaparov will hold bilateral talks with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in narrow and expanded formats. The leaders of the two countries will discuss priority areas of bilateral … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries join the initiative on vaccine cooperation under the Belt and Road partnership
Elvira Kadyrova The Central Asian countries Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and 24 other countries of the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region have agreed to develop cooperation and partnership in the field of COVID-19 vaccines within the framework of the flagship Chinese initiative of Belt and Road. The official launch of the initiative took … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan commissions Kerki International Airport
The newly built Kerki International Airport of Turkmenistan was put into service on 23 June 2021 in a ceremony led by President Berdimuhamedov. Located on the left bank of the Amudarya River, Kerki is one of the oldest towns in Turkmenistan. In ancient times it was called Zemm. From 1999 to 2017 it was named Atamurat. The town is some 600km east of Ashgabat, about 300km … [Read more...]
Supplies of Turkmen gas to Gazprom may reach 9 billion cubic meters this year
Elvira Kadyrova The volume of natural gas supplies from Turkmenistan to the Russian multinational Gazprom has been increasing steadily since the resumption of flows in 2019. This year it may reach 9 bcm (billion cubic meters). As reported by Interfax, Turkmenistan supplied 2.2 bcm of gas to Gazprom during the first quarter of 2021. This is nearly double the volume of the … [Read more...]
Opening minds – opening borders. EUDEL conducts kids’ festival
17th of June became a special opening of the summer camp season for 250 kids of “Shohle” summer camp in Geok Dere area near Ashgabat. The European Union Delegation to Turkmenistan together with the Nature protection society of Turkmenistan organized a sport and art festival to introduce the new comers of the summer camp to the concept of environment protection, climate … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries to create a single higher education area
Elvira Kadyrova Central Asian countries will create a single area in the field of higher education. The Kazakhstan initiated idea was welcomed at the forum of ministers of education of the Central Asian countries, the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan reports. The event, held in a hybrid format by Kazakhstan on 18 June 2021, gathered the ministers of education … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the Caspian communication exercises for search and rescue operations
Elvira Kadyrova The rescue forces and agencies of Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan hold joint communication exercises in the Caspian Sea, in the area of responsibility of the Marine Rescue Coordination Center Astrakhan (MRCC), the Russian Federal Agency for Sea and River Transport reports. The theme of the exercise was “Search and rescue of people in … [Read more...]
Charge d’affaires of the UAE delivers online lecture to students of institute of international relations of Turkmenistan
On 21 June 2021, the Charge d’affaires of the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Al Hashemi delivered virtual online lecture to students of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with participation of the representatives from Department of Middle East and Africa Countries of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan addresses OIC Summit on Science and Technology hosted by UAE
nCa Report The UAE hosted on 16 June 2021 the second OIC Summit on Science and Technology. It was held in virtual environment. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of UAE, delivered the welcome address. The opening speech was made by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan was the host of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan joined two international instruments in the field of container transport
Elvira Kadyrova On 14 June 2021, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary, notified that Turkmenistan had deposited its instruments of accession to the Customs Convention on Containers, 1972 and the Convention on Customs Treatment of Pool Containers Used in International Transport, 1994. Both conventions, which establish the legal … [Read more...]
New edition of the Law of Turkmenistan on Education entered into force
Elvira Kadyrova The Law of Turkmenistan on Education guarantees citizens of Turkmenistan the opportunity to get an education regardless of their nationality, skin color, gender, origin, property and official status, place of residence, language, attitude to religion, political beliefs or other circumstances, as well as age and health status. Citizens have also guaranteed … [Read more...]