Elvira Kadyrova On 16 October 2019, Nur-Sultan hosted the 12th session of the forum "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" The forum was attended by the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Republic of Korea - Kang Kyung-wha, Kyrgyzstan - Chingiz Aidarbekov, Tajikistan - Sirojiddin Mukhriddin and Uzbekistan - Abdulaziz Kamilov. Turkmenistan was … [Read more...]
Kazan Federal University eyes on opening Russian language Centre in Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Kazan Federal University and the Ministry of education of Turkmenistan discuss the issues of the opening a teaching and methodological center of the Russian language in Turkmenistan, the University’s press service reports. According to the Director of the Situation analytical center of KFU, Deputy Director for scientific activities of the Institute of … [Read more...]
Turkish-Turkmen cooperation will continue to grow – minister of energy and natural resources of Turkey
Elvira Kadyrova “We will further strengthen our cooperation with Turkmenistan in all fields from culture, arts and literature to economy and energy and we will proceed with more sure steps into the future", said minister of energy and natural resources of Turkey FatihDönmez. The remarks came at the reception in Ankara, hosted by Turkmen ambassador on … [Read more...]
Declaration on strategic economic cooperation of the CIS member states
We, the heads of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (hereinafter – the CIS, the Commonwealth), attach great importance to the implementation of the economic interests of the Commonwealth and each of the CIS member countries, the creation of effective partnership mechanisms that allow improving the development of economic relations both within the CIS … [Read more...]
CIS and other regional structures – time to consolidate gains
Tariq Saeedi The CIS heads of state summit, held in Ashgabat on 11 October 2019, has added to the economic and other opportunities available to Central Asia. At a briefing on 12 October 2019 for diplomats and journalists on the outcome of the CIS Summit, the DPM and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, rightly pointed out that a vast array of opportunities had … [Read more...]
CIS states for closer interaction – Declaration on strategic economic cooperation signed
Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova Ashgabat hosted Friday, 11 October 2019, the summit of the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The summit was attended by: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay … [Read more...]
Lavrov: Russian-Turkmen relations progressing
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised the development of Turkmen-Russian relations in an interview with the press following a meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers in Ashgabat. “Our relationship is in very good condition. They are constantly progressing”, emphasized Lavrov. “Our presidents meet regularly, regular contacts are maintained at the level … [Read more...]
CIS foreign ministers meet in Ashgabat
Ashgabat hosts the final events under Turkmenistan's chairmanship in the CIS Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova On 10 October 2019 the Council of ministers of foreign affairs of the Commonwealth met in Ashgabat. The gathering was attended by the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, the … [Read more...]
Korean embassy hosts reception to mark National Foundation Day of Korea
Ambassador Chin Ki-Hoon of Korea hosted a reception on Tuesday (8 October 2019) to mark the National Foundation Day of Korea. Here is the speech of the ambassador on the occasion: Honorable Chairman Niyazliyev, Turkmen Government Officials, Colleague Ambassadors and Diplomats, Korean citizens and ethnic Koreans, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. Good … [Read more...]
Italian and Turkmen businessmen to meet in Milan
Elvira Kadyrova On 6 November 2019, the Turkmen-Italian business forum will be held in Milan, says the Italian Embassy in a press release. The event will be co-organized by the Italian Trade Agency, the ministries of economic development and foreign affairs of Italy, the diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan and Italy. A large delegation of several dozen private … [Read more...]
Embassy of India hosts dinner on 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Indian Vegetarian Food Festival in Ashgabat
The embassy of India in Ashgabat hosted on Friday (4 October 2019) a reception to mark the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It coincided with the Indian Vegetarian Food Festival. Here is the speech of Ambassador Azar A. H. Khan on the occasion: Excellency Mr. Sapardurdy Toyliyev, President of Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan Ambassadors, Colleagues and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan eyes on ramping up commodity exports to Turkmenistan and other neighboring countries
Elvira Kadyrova Kazakhstan aims to increase the volume of non-oil exports to neighboring countries by 1.5 times by 2022. The statement came from the Vice-Minister of trade and integration of the country Kairat Torebayev. In early September, the president of Kazakhstan instructed the ministry of trade and integration to ensure favorable conditions for the promotion of Kazakh … [Read more...]
Embassy of Germany hosts reception to mark German Unity Day
The embassy of Germany in Ashgabat hosted on Thursday a reception to mark the German Unity Day. Here is the speech of Ambassador Neithart Hofer-Wissing at the reception: Dear Minister Amannepesov, distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, Today, 29 years ago both German states following decisions by their freely elected parliaments united themselves peacefully … [Read more...]
Russia’s oldest shipyard shares shipbuilding experience with Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova At the end of September 2019, a delegation of Turkmen shipbuilders and representatives of transport logistics, freight forwarding companies visited the Nevsky Shipyard. The delegation was headed by trade representative of Russia in Turkmenistan Yelizarov Alexander. The visit was aimed getting acquainted with the activities of the plant, visiting … [Read more...]
Interview – Ambassador Sun Weidong of China
Ambassador Sun Weidong of China gave an interview to the Turkmen media on the 70th anniversary of the formation of the People’s Republic of China. Here is the unofficial, slightly paraphrased translation of the text: Q: October 1, the people of China celebrate National Day - the founding of the People’s Republic of China. What does this date mean for the Chinese … [Read more...]
Chinese embassy hosts reception to mark 70th anniversary of People’s Republic of China
The embassy of China in Turkmenistan hosted on Monday (30 September 2019) a reception to mark the 70th anniversary of the formation of the People’s Republic of China. Here is the speech of Ambassador Sun Weidong on the occasion: Dear Advisor to the President on Oil and Gas Issues, Mr. Kakaev! Ladies and Gentlemen! Friends! I warmly welcome you to the reception … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan switches to bicameral system of parliament – Why?
Tariq Saeedi Turkmenistan has decided to switch to the bicameral model of the parliament. The announcement was made during the recent session of the Peoples Council (Halk Maslakhaty) on 25 September 2019 in Ashgabat. The exact role this model is expected to play in the system of governance and society of Turkmenistan will be clear next year when the Constitutional Committee … [Read more...]
Annual session of Peoples Council of Turkmenistan
nCa Report The annual session of Halk Maslakhaty (Peoples Council) of Turkmenistan, chaired by President Berdymuhamedov, was held in Ashgabat on 25 September 2019. The speech of the president constituted the core of the session. He reviewed the progress made during the past year and outlined the main directions for the next year. The most important proposal made by … [Read more...]
Adoption of the National Strategy of Turkmenistan on Climate Change
The National Strategy of Turkmenistan on Climate Change has been adopted and presently serves as the main national document on the implementation of activities in the area of climate change. The National Strategy of Turkmenistan on Climate Change reflects the national viewpoint of the issues related to the climate change and acts as a basis for … [Read more...]
Pompeo offers new areas of cooperation with Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova On 22 September, a regular ministerial meeting of Central Asia+USA (C5+1) was held in New York. The gathering was attended by the U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, foreign minister of Kazakhstan, Mukhtar Tleuberdi, foreign minister of Kyrgyzstan, Chingiz Aidarbekov, foreign minister of Tajikistan, Sirodjidin Mohiddin, foreign minister of Uzbekistan, … [Read more...]
Russian Parliament steps forward with ratification of Caspian Convention
On 19 September, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, adopted the Federal law On ratification of the Convention on the legal status of the Caspian sea. The law has been sent to the upper house, the Federation Council. “The Convention, which was ratified by the State Duma today, has become a significant gain of diplomacy and confirmation of friendly … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Qatar hosts reception on completion of his tenure in Turkmenistan
Ambassador Khalifa Bin Ahmed Mohammed Al-Suwaidi hosted a reception on Monday on the completion of his tenure in Turkmenistan. Here is the text of his speech: Good evening, Your Excellency, dear Mr. Vepa Hajiyev, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen! Dear guests! It is a great honor for me to welcome you today and express my gratitude for participating in a farewell … [Read more...]
2021 – International Year of Peace and Trust
nCa Report The UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution initiated by Turkmenistan, declaring the year 2021 as ‘The International Year of Peace and Trust.’ The announcement was made in Turkmenistan on Monday when President Berdymuhamedov spoke to his cabinet members through the digital video link. The president congratulated his team on the adoption of the … [Read more...]
Визит государственного министраСаудовской Аравии в Туркменистан
С 10 по 11 сентября 2019 года, в Туркменистане пребывает делегация Королевства Саудовская Аравия во главе с членом Кабинета Министров Саудовской Аравии, государственным министром Эмиром Турки бин Мухаммедом бин Фахадом бин Абдул Азизом Аль Саудом. Сегодня, 11 сентября состоялась встреча высокого гостя с Президентом Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым. В ходе … [Read more...]
Visit of the State Minister of Saudi Arabia to Turkmenistan
On September 10-11, 2019, the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia headed by the Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet of Ministers of Saudi Arabia Emir Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud is paying a visit to Turkmenistan. Today, on September 11 the high guest was received by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. During the … [Read more...]
Exclusive – Interview with Ambassador of Korea in Turkmenistan
Ambassador Chin Ki-hoon of Korea recently spoke to nCa about the state and prospects of bilateral relations between Korea and Turkmenistan. Here is the transcript of his interview: nCa: Korea and Turkmenistan have always been close partners. What are the current processes and developments in bilateral relations? Ambassador Chin: Korea and Turkmenistan have developed … [Read more...]
Embassy of Pakistan hosts reception to mark Defence Day of Pakistan and Solidarity with Kashmir
nCa News and Commentary The embassy of Pakistan in Ashgabat hosted on Friday (6 September 2019) a reception to mark the Day of Defence of Pakistan and solidarity with Kashmir. Mr. Khalil Bajwa, the Charge d’ Affaires, and Colonel Iftikhar Ahmed, the defence attaché of Pakistan, spoke about the significance of the occasion. In his speech, Khalil Bajwa, the Charge d’ … [Read more...]
Embassy of Uzbekistan hosts reception in Ashgabat to mark National Day
The embassy of Uzbekistan in Ashgabat hosted on Thursday a reception to mark the 28th anniversary of the independence of Uzbekistan. Here is the speech of Ambassador Akmaljon Kuchkarov on the occasion: September 1, 2019 the 33.5 million people of Uzbekistan with a special excitement and enthusiasm celebrated the 28th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of … [Read more...]
GB orders, inspects snap exercise of special service group Turkmen Edermen
As reported by the Turkmen media, President Berdymuhamedov ordered just after midnight on 5 September 2019 the snap exercise of the special service group Turkmen Edermen, a composite unit drawn from the elite troops of the armed forces and law enforcement agencies. Edermen means hero, brave, fearless, valiant etc. therefore Turkmen Edermen can possibly be translated as … [Read more...]
Upcoming visit of the President of Turkmenistan discussed at the foreign ministry of Kyrgyzstan
On 3 September 2019, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Bishkek Shadurdy Meredov met the first deputy foreign minister of Kyrgyzstan Nuran Niyazaliev, says foreign ministry of Kyrgyzstan in a press release. During the meeting, the issues of preparation of the return visit of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov to the Kyrgyz Republic were … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Singapore to enhance legal cooperation
On the sidelines of the recent state visit of President Berdymuhamedov to Singapore, a Memorandum of understanding on legal cooperation was signed between the Turkmen Ministry of adalat (justice) and the Ministry of Law of Singapore. Merdan Khanov, head of international legal relations department of the Ministry of adalat revealed some details on the signed MoU in his … [Read more...]
Embassy of Malaysia in Ashgabat hosts reception to mark National Day
The embassy of Malaysia in Ashgabat hosted on Tuesday a reception to mark the 62nd National Day of Malaysia. Here is the speech of Ambassador Roseli Abdul on the occasion: His Excellency Mr. Yagshigeldi Kakaev, Advisor to the President of Turkmenistan on Oil and Gas Issues, Officials from Government of Turkmenistan, Excellency Ambassadors and other members of the, … [Read more...]
Посольство Малайзии в Ашхабаде провело прием послучаю Национального Дня
Посольство Малайзии в Ашхабаде провело во вторник прием по случаю 62-ого Национального дня своего государства. Выступление Посла Росли Абдула по данномуслучаю: Его Превосходительство Г-н ЯгшигельдиКакаев,Советник Президента Туркменистана по вопросам нефти и газа, правительственные Чиновники Туркменистана,Ваши Превосходительства Послы и другие … [Read more...]
UAE embassy in Ashgabat hosts countdown event to Expo-2020
Abdul-Aziz Al-Hashimi, the Chargé d'affaires ai of the UAE hosted a presentation on Monday to mark the 413-days countdown to EXPO 2020, which will start in Dubai on 20 October 2020. The participants included the government officials led by Murat Muradov, the head of the coordination department of the ministry of trade and foreign economic relations, the representatives … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Singapore Partnership — How and Why?
Tariq Saeedi President Berdymuhamedov of Turkmenistan visited Singapore, 26-27 August 2019. This was the first visit of a Turkmen president to Singapore and a rare visit of any of the leaders of Central Asia to the Asian Tiger. Since the breakup of the Soviet Union 28 years ago and creation of the independent states in Central Asia, only four visits of the presidential … [Read more...]
Туркмено-Сингапурское партнерство — Как и Почему?
Тарик Саиди Президент Туркменистана Бердымухамедов посетил Сингапур 26-27 августа 2019 года. Это был первый визит туркменского президента в Сингапур и редкий визит любого из лидеров Центральной Азии к азиатскому тигру. С момента распада Советского Союза 28 лет назад и создания независимых государств из Центральной Азии в Сингапур состоялось всего четыре визита … [Read more...]
Turkish embassy hosts reception to mark Victory Day of Turkey
Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu of Turkey, and the Turkish military attaché, Major Sener Kimence, hosted a reception on Thursday to mark the Victory Day (Zafer Bayrami) of Turkey, which commemorates the victory in the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar in the Turkish War of Independence. The day, celebrated on 30 August, is also known as the Armed Forces Day. Speech of Ambassador … [Read more...]
В посольстве Турции в Ашхабаде проходит прием по случаю Дня победы Турции
Посол Турции Мустафа Капуджуи военный атташе майор СенерКименс в четверг провели прием по случаю Дня Победы (ЗаферБайрами) в Турции, который посвящен победе в битве при Думлупинаре 1922 года в турецкой войне за независимость. Этот день, отмечаемый 30 августа, также известен как День Вооруженных Сил. Выступление Посла Мустафа Капуджу Уважаемый заместитель министра … [Read more...]
Telephone conversation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia
A telephone conversation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of TurkmenistanR.O.Meredov with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S.V.Lavrov was held on the 29th of August, during which the issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed. The parties highly appraised the outcomes of the First Caspian Economic Forum which was held in Turkmenbashy city on … [Read more...]
Телефонный разговор министра иностранных дел Туркменистана с министром иностранных дел России
29 августа состоялся телефонный разговор министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Р.О.Мередова с министром иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В.Лавровым, в ходе которого были обсуждены вопросы двустороннего сотрудничества. Стороны дали высокую оценку итогам Первого Каспийского экономического форума, который состоялся 11-12 августа текущего года в г.Туркменбаши. Также … [Read more...]
Melons of Turkmenistan – Exotic taste, enthralling aroma, pretty packaging
This is the time of the year when the markets in Turkmenistan are bulging with all kinds of melons, watermelons, and gourds. Of the more than 1600 varieties of this group, Turkmenistan is home to some 400 of them. Turkmenistan celebrates Melon Day on the second Sunday of August. The versatility of the melons of Turkmenistan and their ability to thrive on very little water … [Read more...]
Туркменские дыни – экзотический вкус, притягательный аромат и миловидный облик
Наступило время года, когда рынки в Туркменистане переполнены всевозможными дынями, арбузами и тыквами. Из более чем 1600 сортов этого вида растенийв Туркменистане культивируется около 400. Туркменистан отмечает День дыни во второе воскресенье августа. Весьма замечательные такие свойства дыни, как универсальность и способность выживать на очень небольшом количестве воды … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of foreign ministers of Central Asian countries + USA
Elvira Kadyrova The chief foreign policy makers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and USA gathered in Nur-Sultan on 21 August 2019 for the next round of the high-level meeting in format "C5+1". The meeting was attended by: Minister of foreign affairs of Kazakhstan, Beybut Atamkulov Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, minister … [Read more...]
Solo exhibitions of Turkmen painters opens in Northern Cyprus
Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova Two exclusive exhibitions of Turkmen painters Annadurdy Myradaliyev and Aynagozel Nuryyeva opened Tuesday, 20 August, in Nicosia, Northern Cyprus. The 32 paintings, celebrating the importance and role of women in a family and social environment, are displayed at the Cyprus Museum of Modern Art of the Near East University. The … [Read more...]
100th Anniversary of Independence of Afghanistan celebrated in Turkmenistan
Ambassador Meerwais Nab of Afghanistan hosted a reception on 19 August 2019 in Ashgabat to mark the 100th anniversary of the independence of Afghanistan. Here is the speech of Ambassador Nab on the occasion: In the Name of Allah the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Your Excellency Mr. Chakiyev Mammethan Berdymyradovich Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers … [Read more...]
Military strength of Turkmenistan
The Russian media house Sputnik has carried an interview with the military observer affiliated with the news agency RIA, Alexander Khrolenko on the military strength of Turkmenistan. Most of the information given by Khrolenko in his interview tallies with the data available at the website of GFP (Global Fire Power – https://www.globalfirepower.com/ Here is the summary of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan upgrades the highway to the border with Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova By the end of 2019, Kazakhstan will inaugurate a motor way leading to the border with Turkmenistan. The highway runs along the route Zhetybay–Zhanaozen–Kenderli – border with the Republic of Turkmenistan (Turkmenbashi), reports Kazavtozhol, the Kazakhstan’s national operator for road management. 73-kilometers lengthy road will be upgraded to 4-lane. So … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Uzbek political consultations were held in Ashgabat
On August 16, 2019, Turkmen-Uzbek political consultations took place in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The delegations were headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.Meredov and theMinister of Foreign Affairs the Republic of Uzbekistan A.Kamilov. During the talks, the parties … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде состоялись туркмено-узбекские политические консультации
16 августа 2019 года в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялись туркмено-узбекские политические консультации. Делегации возглавили Министр иностранных делТуркменистанаР.Мередови Министр иностранных дел Республики УзбекистанА.Камилов. В ходе … [Read more...]
First Caspian Economic Forum – Part 3
At the inaugural session of the First Caspian Economic Forum at Awaza on 12 August 2019, the president of Turkmenistan, the prime ministers of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan, and the first vice president of Iran answered some questions from the moderator. We are presenting here the slightly summarized and paraphrased translation of their answer: Turkmenistan The … [Read more...]