On the 10th of June 2021, an official event took place in the Conference Hall of the UN House in Ashgabat which was dedicated to the opening of the Representation of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the heads and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Office of UN Resident … [Read more...]
Outcomes of SPIEF 2021 – Areas of direct relevance for Central Asia – Part Two
nCa Report In addition to the plenary session, there were several panel discussions at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The theme of one of them was: Energy Sector Transformations Here is the summary of the session, prepared by the forum organizers: KEY CONCLUSIONS There is a demand among the global population for alternative energy … [Read more...]
Outcomes of SPIEF 2021 – Areas of direct relevance for Central Asia – Part One
nCa Report The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is an annual event, being held since 1997. It was initially a platform to discuss development, business and economy within the Russian Federation and CIS but the scope has gradually expanded to make it an occasion of global importance. Since 2006, it has been held under the auspices of President Putin, … [Read more...]
Republic Day of Italy
Festa della Repubblica – Republic Day – is the Italian National Day and Republic Day, which is celebrated on 2 June each year, with the main celebration taking place in Rome. The Festa della Repubblica is one of the national symbols of Italy. The day commemorates the institutional referendum held by universal suffrage in 1946, in which the Italian people were called to the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan marks International Children’s Day
Turkmenistan marked the International Children’s Day on 1 June 2021. --- It was a day full of high profile events, carefully planned to underline the message that the children are joint responsibility of the family, the society, and the state. President Berdimuhamedov spent quite some time at the Scientific and Clinical Centre for the Mother and Child in Ashgabat a medical … [Read more...]
MIR TV interviews President of Turkmenistan
President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan was interviewed by Radik Batyrshin, the chairman and editor-in-chief of the Interstate Television and Radio Company Mir (MIR TV and MIR 24 TV). Here is the translation of the complete transcript of the interview: For the first time, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave an exclusive interview to the MIR TV and … [Read more...]
UN, Government discuss the progress of the first quarter within the preparedness and response plan of Turkmenistan to acute infectious disease
Ashgabat, 27 May 2021 – Today, the United Nations in Turkmenistan jointly with the Government of Turkmenistan convened a regular meeting to discuss the progress in implementation of the Preparedness and Response Plan of Turkmenistan to Acute Infectious Disease (CPRP) in the first quarter and agree on priority areas of joint activities in 2021. The meeting brought together … [Read more...]
Building partnerships to achieve Agenda 2030 in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 26 May 2021– The UN in Turkmenistan has convened the first regular meeting in 2021 of the Development Partners Coordination Group that aimed to enhance the collective contribution to the achievement of SDGs in Turkmenistan. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for the UN – development partners collaboration to implement the priorities of United Nations … [Read more...]
Special prayer, ritual meal offered on 40th day of demise of father of President Berdimuhamedov
Special prayer and ritual meal – sadaka – were offered on 27 May 2021 in Ashgabat, marking the 40th day of the sad demise of Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov, the father of President Berdimuhamedov. The service was held at Hezreti Omar mosque in Mir-7 area of the capital. The president shared some fond memories of his father with the participants. Here is the relevant … [Read more...]
CAREC Institute: How to increase COVID-19 vaccination trust in Central and West Asia
Elvira Kadyrova Since the WHO's declaring Covid-19 pandemic, more than 1.6 billion doses of vaccine has been administered worldwide. The data give hope that the collective immunity developed as a result of immunization will stop the terrible virus. However, according to a CAREC Institute research survey conducted in Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, … [Read more...]
Foreign minister of Uzbekistan visits Turkmenistan
The foreign minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Kamilov, visited Turkmenistan on 26 May 2021. He had a meeting with the foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, which was followed by the signing of some bilateral documents. The Uzbek minister was also received by the president of Turkmenistan. During the meeting the sides discussed a number of matters of mutual … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan speaks at Global Roundtable on Extractive Industries as an Engine for Sustainable Development
President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan made an important speech on 25 May 2021 at the UN-led global roundtable on extractive industries as engine for sustainable development. The event, anchored by Secretary General António Guterres was held in the video format. This was the last of the five roundtables focused on FFDI – Financing for the Development in the Era of COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Expanded cabinet meeting on the eve of 140th anniversary of founding of Ashgabat
The festivities and celebrations related to the 140th anniversary of the founding of Ashgabat that had been picking pace since the start of the year culminate today, 25 May 2021. President Berdimuhamedov chaired an expanded session of the cabinet of ministers on 24 May 2021. The central point of agenda was the 140th anniversary of the founding of the capital of … [Read more...]
Yug-Neftegaz company produced 3 million tons of oil in Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Yug-Neftegaz Private Limited has produced 3,000,000 tons of additional oil in Turkmenistan over the past ten years. Since 2011, the company, registered in Singapore, has performed 1,839 major well repairs. The outcomes of 2020 show that Yug-Neftegaz Private Limited repaired 201 wells in Turkmenistan, resulted in extraction of more than 342,000 tons of … [Read more...]
Russian GAZ cars bound for Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova 14 units of transport vehicles from the Russian manufacturer GAZ were sent to Turkmenistan. The St. Petersburg branch of JSC "Russian Railways Logistics" carried out the shipment of 9 buses and 5 trucks of the "GAZ" brand by rail, says a press release from Russian Railways. The train with vehicles, loaded on universal platforms, has left from Kupchinskaya … [Read more...]
Theater troupe from Turkmenistan to participate at the international festival in Kazan
Elvira Kadyrova A theater troupe from Turkmenistan will take part in the 15th International Theater Festival of the Turkic Peoples "Nauruz", which will be held in Kazan on 6-11 June 2021, said the Ministry of Culture of Tatarstan in a press release. The festival will gather 22 theaters and more than 500 participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and … [Read more...]
GB visits GTL plant in Ahal province
President Berdimuhamedov flew by helicopter on Thursday, 20 May 2021, to the Ovadan-Depe area of Ahal province to visit the GTL (gas to liquid) plant that uses the natural gas as raw material to produce Euro 5-compliant gasoline and several other products. The president spoke to the specialists working at the plant and got thoroughly acquainted with the production … [Read more...]
UN declares the Aral region a zone of environmental innovations and technologies
Elvira Kadyrova The UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution declaring the Aral Sea region a zone of ecological innovations and technologies. The document, initiated by Uzbekistan, was co-authored by more than 50 nations, including Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Belarus. The drying of the Aral Sea has become one of the serious … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Tatarstan keen to expand multisectoral partnership
Elvira Kadyrova On 17 May 2021, President Berdimuhamedov had talks with President Rustam Minnikhanov of Tatarstan, who is on two-day visit to Ashgabat. Minnikhanov once again expressed his condolences on the demise of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov's father, Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov. Berdimuhamedov noted that Tatarstan takes a special place in the strategic partnership … [Read more...]
Turkmen President in Telephone Conversation with Presidents of Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Prime Minister of Japan
President Berdimuhamedov had separate telephone conversations with the presidents of Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, and Kyrgyzstan, and the prime minister of Japan. Phone conversation with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan The presidents exchanged greetings on Eid al-Fitr (Oraza Bayram). They noted that the bilateral relations in all areas including political, … [Read more...]
OGT 2021 – International Investment Forum
nCa Report OGT, the flagship event of the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan, started on Wednesday, 12 May 2021, in Ashgabat. This year it is titled ‘OGT 2021 – International Investment Forum.’ --- OGT is acronym for Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan. Being held in the mixed, physical and online format, the conference has been organized jointly by the Ministry of … [Read more...]
EBRD-supported seminar for greenhouse farmers in Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invites representatives of greenhouse farms to the online seminar "Promotion of greenhouse technologies in Turkmenistan", to be held on 31 May. The event will focus on best practices and innovations in the field of vegetables and berries cultivation in greenhouses. The conference will also … [Read more...]
Presentation of president’s new book held at the institute of international relations of Turkmenistan
On May 11, 2021, the presentation of the new book of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov «Ashgabat - The White City» was held in the conference hall of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The publication of the book became a unique gift for the 140th Anniversary of the Turkmen capital. The rectors, … [Read more...]
OGT 2021 International Investment Forum to Launch in Ashgabat
Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2021 International Investment Forum, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan will take place on May 12-13 in Ashgabat at the conference hall of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Forum is organised by the State Concerns “Turkmengas” and “Turkmennebit”, State Corporation “Turkmengeology” as well as the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan honours, commemorates veterans of the World War II
Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova The Second World War – known as the Great Patriotic War in the territories of the former Soviet Union – was a painful episode in the history of the mankind. Millions of people of all ages and from all walks of life offered the ultimate sacrifice – the price of freedom was blood and life, and they willingly paid that price. The land of … [Read more...]
Telephone conversation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China
On May 7, 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi. During this conversation, the heads of the foreign ministries discussed a wide range of issues related to the implementation of the agreements reached during the telephone conversation … [Read more...]
Consolidated and predictable Central Asia becomes more attractive in economic and investment terms
Akramjon Nematov and Lobar Umarova Central Asia has undergone a radical transformation in recent years. The positive trends observed in the region have affected almost all spheres - from political and economic to cultural and humanitarian. The formation of a new political climate in Central Asia is evidenced by the increased contacts between heads of state, the growth of trade … [Read more...]
Field Meeting of National Security Council – Groundbreaking of Equestrian Complex for Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies
President Berdimuhamedov chaired a field meeting of the national security council in an area at the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountain where large tracts of land are being used by the armed forces and law enforcement agencies for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, some crops, and livestock and poultry farming. The heads of armed forces and law enforcement agencies … [Read more...]
1200-hectare farm complex in Turkmenistan expands horizon for agro-industrial sector
An integrated farm complex spread over an area of 1200 hectares was opened on Tuesday, 4 May 2021, in the Kaahka district of Ahal province of Turkmenistan. It is owned by a consortium of local private companies. President Berdimuhamedov traveled by helicopter to lead the opening ceremony and encourage the entrepreneurs for their sizeable project that integrates modern … [Read more...]
FMs of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan discussed preparations for President Tokayev’s official visit
On 3 May 2021, the foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with his Kazakhstani counterpart Mukhtar Tleuberdi. The foreign ministers discussed preparations for the upcoming official visit of the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan in 2021. The sides exchanged views on preparations for the session of the … [Read more...]
Turkmen delegation discussed the prospects of bilateral cooperation with Russia in Kazan
Elvira Kadyrova On 29-30 April 2021, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by DPM, Chairman of the Supreme Control Chamber, member of the national security council Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited Kazan to participate in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. On the sidelines of the visit, Serdar Berdimuhamedov had separate meetings with Russian Prime Minister … [Read more...]
Winners of the first French Language Olympiad in Turkmenistan awarded
Elvira Kadyrova From 12 to 21 April 2021, the first Olympiad in the French language was held in Turkmenistan. About 300 participants from Ashgabat schools attended the contest, including students from nine Turkmen secondary schools that teach French, the French school of the Bouygues company, the International School and the French Institute. The language contest was … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to Host International Oil and Gas Investment Forum
On 12-13May, 2021, Ashgabat will host Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan (OGT) – 2021 International Investment Forum dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Independence of Turkmenistan. The Forum is organized by the State Concerns "Turkmengaz" and "Turkmennebit", State Corporation “Turkmengeology” as well as the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan in … [Read more...]
Uzbek president visits Turkmenistan
nCa News and Commentary President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan visited Turkmenistan on Thursday, 29 April 2021. It was essentially a personal visit to show solidarity and support for the president and the people of Turkmenistan as the country is in bereavement on the sad demise of the father of the Turkmen president, Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov. The primary nature … [Read more...]
President Berdimuhamedov in telephone conversations with presidents of Turkey, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan on 28 April 2021
Leaders of Turkmenistan and Turkey spoke in favor of expanding bilateral dialogue A telephone conversation took place between President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. At the beginning of the conversation, the head of the friendly state once again expressed condolences to the Turkmen leader in connection with the death … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan celebrates the Day of Ahal-Teke Horse and Alabai Sheepdog
The string of back-to-back events spanning more than a week culminated on Sunday, 25 April 2021, with the full day dedicated to the Turkmen Alabai Sheepdog. --- Turkmenistan celebrated its first combined holiday honouring the Ahal-Teke Horse and the Alabai Sheepdog in a grand manner. DPM Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is also the president of the Alabai Sheepdog association, led … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan elected to UN bodies
Turkmenistan elected to the post of Vice-Chairman of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe In the period from 20 to 21 April 2021, a meeting of the 69th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was held in Geneva. The event brought together representatives at the level of ministers and deputy ministers from UNECE member countries to … [Read more...]
Туркменистан избран в органы ООН
Туркменистан избран на пост Вице-председателя Европейской Экономической Комиссии ООН В период с 20 по 21 апреля 2021 года в Женеве состоялось заседание 69-ой сессии Европейской Экономической Комиссии ООН (ЕЭК ООН). В работе мероприятия приняли участие представители на уровне министров и заместителей министров из стран-участниц ЕЭК ООН для обмена передовым опытом в области … [Read more...]
Embassy of Turkmenistan in Tashkent awarded the winners of the competition of reports on the Turkmen-Uzbek relations
Elvira Kadyrova The award ceremony of the winners of the contest of analytical articles and reports dedicated to the Turkmen-Uzbek cooperation was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Uzbekistan. The participants of the competition were students and teachers of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
Growing partnership between Turkmenistan and Tatarstan
Elvira Kadyrova The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the most vigorous trade, economic and humanitarian partners of Turkmenistan among the subjects of the Russian Federation, which enjoy direct cooperation with Turkmenistan. In recent years, the Turkmenistan-Tatarstan relations have shown positive growth dynamics. Tatarstan's major companies operate in strategically … [Read more...]
International Conference “Global Cooperation of Independent, Neutral Turkmenistan for the sake of Peace and Trust” held in Ashgabat
On April 15, 2021, the International Conference “Global Cooperation of Independent, Neutral Turkmenistan for the sake of Peace and Trust” was held in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat in participationon of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The high-level event took place in the new Conference Centre of Turkmenistan that was officially opened in the … [Read more...]
Berdimuhamedov elected as chairman of Khalk Maslakhaty in its inaugural session – Turkmenistan moves to bicameral system of parliament
nCa Report and Commentary The newly established upper chamber of the parliament of Turkmenistan – Khalk Maslakhaty – held its inaugural session on 14 April 2021 and President Berdimuhamedov was elected as its chairman in the secret ballot. This is the formal launch of the bicameral system of parliament in Turkmenistan for which the decision was taken in September last … [Read more...]
Turkey – Safe Tourism
The embassy of Turkey in Turkmenistan hosted a presentation and reception on 12 April 2021 ahead of the start of the Tourism Week, 16-22 April 2021. Ambassador Togan Oral described the salient features of the Safe Tourism programme which has been developed by the Turkish ministry of tourism and culture in partnership with the stakeholders in the industry. Safe Tourism … [Read more...]
Petronas Turkmenistan announces sail away of Garagol Deniz drilling platform topside
Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan – PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd., (PC(T)SB), a subsidiary of PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd, (PICL), announced the sail away of the Garagol Deniz Drilling Platform (GDDP-A) topside bound for the Garagol Deniz West (GDW) field in Block 1, Turkmen Sector of the Caspian Sea on 10 April 2021. The topside took approximately 16 … [Read more...]
Stavropol businessmen intend to expand exports to Turkmen market
Elvira Kadyrova The Ministry of Economic Development of the Stavropol Krai held an online meeting with the Trade Representative of Russia in Turkmenistan. It was attended by more than 30 Stavropol exporters, going to operate in Turkmen market, said the ministry in a press release. According to the trade representative of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan, Alexander … [Read more...]
Francophonie Competition in Turkmenistan – the best of the best awarded with valuable prizes
Elvira Kadyrova Every year on the occasion of the International Francophonie Day, the Ashgabat French Institute at the Embassy of France in Turkmenistan traditional holds language competitions. This year the program included three contests, united by the general theme "Women of Francophonie". The winners were announced during a special online ceremony on 3 April, which was … [Read more...]
Foreign minister of Iran visits Turkmenistan in last leg of Central Asia tour
The foreign minister of Iran, Javad Zarif visited Turkmenistan on 8 April 2021. He had separate meetings with President Berdimuhamedov and foreign minister Rashid Meredov. This was the last leg of his 5-8 April tour of Central Asia. His earlier stops were Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Here is the text of the three pressers of the foreign office of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Reiterates Offer to Host Intra-Afghan Peace Dialogue in Meeting with Afghan Delegation in Ashgabat
nCa News and Commentary Today, on the 6th of April 2021, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Afghan delegation headed by the Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Qasim Halimi who has arrived to Turkmenistan on a working visit. During the talks, the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to build the largest wind power plant in Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan and the Masdar Company (UAE) signed an agreement to increase the design capacity of the ongoing project on wind power plants in Uzbekistan to 1.5 GW. According to the country’s minister of energy Alisher Sultanov, the wind farm will be the largest facility of its kind in the Central Asian region. Moreover, this … [Read more...]
CIS Council of FMs meeting in Moscow: outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 2 April 2021 Moscow hosted a regular meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent. This year the Commonwealth celebrates its 30th anniversary. The foreign ministers of the ten countries exchanged views on current international and regional issues and further promotion of joint approaches on key international platforms, … [Read more...]