On August 11-12, 2019, the First Caspian Economic Forum was held in Turkmenbashi city, Turkmenistan. Various international events were organized in the framework of the Forum, on the outcomes of which the following was stated: The role of the … [Read more...]
Заявление председательства по итогам Первого Каспийского экономического форума
11-12 августа 2019 года в г.Туркменбаши, Туркменистан, состоялся Первый Каспийский экономический форум. В рамках Форума был организован ряд международных мероприятий, по итогам которых было отмечено нижеследующее: Подчеркнута роль подписанной Главами государств Азербайджана, Ирана, … [Read more...]
First Caspian Economic Forum – Part 2
nCa Report The First Caspian Economic Forum, hosted by Turkmenistan on 12 August 2019 at Awaza, was a mega event by all counts. It has the potential to turn into a permanent institution with long term value not just for the Caspian region but the entire Eurasian landmass. The prime ministers of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia, and the first vice president of Iran led … [Read more...]
First Caspian Economic Forum – Part 1
nCa Report A cluster of events under the umbrella of the First Caspian Economic Forum is taking place at different locations at the Awaza national tourist zone of Turkmenistan and the Turkmenbashy Port. It is a mega event bringing together huge delegation led by the heads of the government from the Caspian littoral states. The delegations started arriving on 7 August … [Read more...]
Embassy of UAE presents diplomas to Turkmen participants of Special Olympics Abu Dhabi
The Embassy of the UAE in Turkmenistan hosted on Wednesday a ceremony to present diplomas to the Turkmen sports contingent that participated in the World Summer Special Olympic Games held in Abu Dhabi in March 2019. The purpose was to encourage the athletes who performed exceptionally well and won several medals. It was also the occasion to underline the fraternal relations … [Read more...]
Foreign minister of Russia comments on Caspian Economic Forum
Interview with the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation S.Lavrov Response of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov to the question of the editorial board of “Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Turkmenistan” magazine regarding the First Caspian Economic Forum Question: How do you evaluate the role of the First Caspian Economic … [Read more...]
Министр иностранных дел России прокомментировал Каспийский экономический форум
Интервью с Министром иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В.Лавровым Ответ Министра иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В. Лаврова на вопросыредакции журнала «Внешняя политика и дипломатия Туркменистана»о первом Каспийском экономическом форуме Вопрос: Как Вы оцениваете роль первого Каспийского экономического форума в продвижении каспийской повестки дня, … [Read more...]
Turkmen TV airs report on vacation activities of President Berdymuhamedov
Watan, the flagship news show of the Turkmen TV aired a report on Sunday evening (4 August 2019) about the vacation activities of President Berdymuhamedov. In one sequence the president was shown riding a bicycle and giving some instructions to the mayor of Ashgabat, Durdyliyev, who was also following on a bicycle. In another sequence, the Turkmen leader was shown … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan congratulates Uzbek counterpart on his birthday in phone conversation
nCa News and Commentary President Berdymuhamedov, in a telephone conversation on Wednesday congratulated President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan who has turned 62 today. The leaders discussed the prospects of strengthened cooperation including in the sphere of regional initiatives for connectivity and economic integration. While a gesture of solidarity with the … [Read more...]
В ходе телефонного разговора Президент Туркменистана поздравил узбекского коллегу с днем рождения
Новости и комментарий nCa Президент Бердымухамедов в телефонном разговоре в среду поздравил Президента Узбекистана Шавката Мирзиеева с 62-летием. Лидеры обсудили перспективы укрепления сотрудничества, в том числе в сфере реализации региональных инициатив, касающихся транспортных подключений и экономической интеграции. Помимо того, что беседа стала жестом солидарности с … [Read more...]
Countrywide awareness campaign following gas blast in Ashgabat
There was a gas blast in a residential building in Ashgabat on 16 July 2019 that damaged some apartments and caused various degrees of injuries to seven people. Following the incident, the government of Turkmenistan has launched a countrywide awareness campaign. The teams from the utilities department and the ministry of interior are going door to door, explaining the basic … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan refutes rumors of death of Berdymuhamedov – originator of rumor retracts statement
nCa News The government of Turkmenistan through its embassy in Moscow has refuted the rumors about the death of President Berdymuhamedov. “This is an absolute lie. We refute these reports.” said a representative of the embassy, as reported by TASS. Meanwhile, Aslan Rubaev, who was the originator of the rumor, has retracted his statement. In his facebook post, Rubaev says … [Read more...]
The 24th “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan” international conference (OGT 2019)
The 24th “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan” international conference is organized by State Concern “Turkmennebit” in partnership with Turkmen Forum, and will take place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan on 22-23rd of October 2019. OGT is a prestigious business forum, which is held annually to develop and strengthen international partnerships between Turkmen … [Read more...]
World’s first gas to gasoline plant inaugurated in Turkmenistan
On June 28, 2019, with the participation of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the opening ceremony of a gasoline production plant from natural gas in Ahal was held. The ceremony was attended by foreign guests, heads of diplomatic missions working in Turkmenistan, heads of ministries and profile agencies of the country, representatives of foreign … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Army and interior ministry exercises show upgraded skills, new approaches to potential threats
nCa Report In the snap exercises ordered by President Berdymuhamedov in the early hours of Thursday (13 June 2019), the armed forces and the interior troops of Turkmenistan demonstrated their capacity for dealing with multiple, complex threats. In the first part of the exercise, the special troops of the interior ministry showed the skills to use different kinds of personal … [Read more...]
Туркменистан – Учения армии и МВД продемонстрировали высокую квалификацию военнослужащих и новые подходы к потенциальным угрозам
Доклад nCa В ходе внезапных учений, проведенных по приказу президента Бердымухамедова в ранние часы четверга (13 июня 2019 года), Вооруженные силы и внутренние войска Туркменистана продемонстрировали свои способности противостоять многочисленным и сложным угрозам. В первой части учений спецназ МВД показал навыки применения различных видов личного оружия. Также была … [Read more...]
Development and transformation of education, science, research system in Turkmenistan
nCa Report Coinciding with the Science Day, President Berdymuhamedov chaired on Wednesday (12 June 2019) a special session of the government to discuss the future directions of the education, science and research system in Turkmenistan. The session was held at the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and the participants included the deputy prime ministers, ministers, … [Read more...]
Развитие и трансформация системы образования и научно-исследовательской сферы в Туркменистане
Доклад nCa В среду (12 июня 2019 года) под председательством президента Бердымухамедова состоялось специальное заседание правительства, посвященное обсуждению перспективных направлений развития системы образования, науки и исследований в Туркменистане. Заседание прошло в Академии наук Туркменистана. В нем приняли участие вице-премьеры, министры, депутаты Парламента, … [Read more...]
Messe Frankfurt showcases possibilities for Turkmenistan in partnership with Akylly Tilsimat
Messe Frankfurt, the world’s largest trade fair and event organizer has partnered with the Turkmen company Akylly Tilsimat. A conference-presentation was held at the Yyldyz Hotel on 4 June 2019 to showcase the possibilities of tapping the export potential of Turkmenistan through the facilities and capacity of Messe Frankfurt. In November 2018, Akylly Tilsimat signed … [Read more...]
«MesseFrankfurt» продемонстрировал возможности Туркменистана совместно с AkyllyTilsimat
Крупнейшая в мире выставочный организатор Messe Frankfurt сотрудничает с туркменской компанией Akylly Tilsimat. 4 июня 2019 года в отеле "Йылдыз" состоялась конференция-презентация, на которой были продемонстрированы возможности экспортного потенциала Туркменистана через инструменты, предлагаемые Messe Frankfurt. В ноябре 2018 года компанияAkylly … [Read more...]
Пресс-релиз
28-го мая 2019 в штаб-квартире Организации Объединенных Наций, г. Нью-Йорк, США состоялось 85-ое пленарное заседание 73-ей сессии Генеральной АссамблеиООН при участии полномочных представителей государств-членов Организации. В ходе заседания была единогласно принята резолюция «Сотрудничество между Организацией Объединенных Наций и Международным фондом спасения Арала», … [Read more...]
Press release
On the 28th of May 2019, the 85th plenary meeting of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly was held in the headquarters of the United Nations with participation of plenipotentiary representatives of the Organizations’ member-states. During the meeting, the Resolution on “Cooperation between the United Nations and the International Fund for Saving the … [Read more...]
Russian leading producer of compressor equipment to enter the Turkmen market
Kazan Compressor-Building Plant ("Kazancompressormash") plans to supply multipliers to Turkmenistan worth over US $ 700,000. The spare parts will be used at the chemical plan "Maryazot", reports Tatar-inform agency with reference to the minister of industry and trade of the Republic of Tatarstan Albert Karimov. The issue was discussed at the 6th session of the joint … [Read more...]
Exciting gift from the talents of the Ashgabat music school 4
Elvira Kadyrova Recently, the traditional final concert of the Ashgabat Children's art school No. 4 was hosted by the Small hall of the Turkmen National Conservatory. The program of the event, which became a wonderful gift from the students for the Day of Ashgabat, was quite rich. It brought together all the creative teams and departments of the school. The concert … [Read more...]
Italian and Swiss movies at Ashgabat cinema on 24 and 25 May 2019
The Embassy of Italy is glad to invite everyone to a screening of two movies at Ashgabat cinema: Friday, May 24 at 19.00 - Pasta Nera – Italian film with Russian subtitles Saturday, May 25 at 16.00 - Azzurro – Swiss film in Italian with Russian subtitle /// Italian Embassy, Ashgabat … [Read more...]
10th International Gas Congress of Turkmenistan Starts Today
The tenth annual international Gas Congress of Turkmenistan will start today at Awaza, the national tourist zone of Turkmenistan at the Caspian coast. The two-day event has been organized by the state concern Turkmengaz in collaboration with the event organizer Turkmen Forum and support from the Gaffney Cline & Associates. The Gas Congress brings together the industry … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Russia visited Adygea: Cooperation agenda focused on education and food export
Elvira Kadyrova Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Russia Batyr Niyazliyev paid a working visit Maykop, capital of the Republic of Adygea of the Russian Federation. He met with the head of Adygea Murat Kumpilov. The representative of the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan Begench Orazmammedov also took part in the negotiations from the Turkmen side. From the Republic of … [Read more...]
Economic integration: a driving force for sustainable development
Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana Leading thinkers from the world over gather at the Astana Economic Forum this week. Their focus is on the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and how it should shape long-term economic growth and social development strategies in Kazakhstan and central Asia. As international best practice and practical solutions are considered, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan tests Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
Elvira Kadyrova Recently, the first transit container cargo train Aktau–Tashkent left the Caspian port of Kazakhstan – Aktau. The train consists of 10 fitting open trucks, loaded with 20 twenty-foot containers owned by JSC "Uzbekistan Temir Yullari". This first ever transit freight train, heading to Uzbekistan, is a logical progression of the fruitful cooperation of the … [Read more...]
UNECE and FAO debut first ever report on forest reserves in Central Asia and Caucasus
Elvira Kadyrova Cumulative forests and other wooded lands of the eight countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia cover more than 30 million ha, which is the size of Italy. Forests in the Caucasus occupy less than 15 per cent of the territory, and in Central Asia less than 10 per cent. The “State of Forests of the Caucasus and Central Asia” report, launched on 7 May by … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, United Nations reiterate full support for peace in Afghanistan
Turkmenistan was recently elected to three important bodies of the UN ECOSOC: Executive Board of the World Food Programme for the period of 2020-2022, Commission on Population and Development for the period of 2020-2024 and Commission on Narcotic Drugs for the period of 2020-2023. A briefing was held on 11 May 2019 where the Turkmen government and the UN … [Read more...]
Altyn Asyr – The Lake of Opportunities
Tariq Saeedi and Raviliya Kadyrova The bus was speeding in the desert. It was also trying to move in every which direction – up and down, sideways, staccato attempts at rolling and pitching, trying to defy gravity. After a night journey from Ashgabat by train, we started in the predawn hours of 8 May 2019 from near the Serdar railway station in the Balkan province of … [Read more...]
Customs authorities of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan intend to enhance information exchange
Elvira Kadyrova On 9 May 2019, the Turkmen delegation headed by the Deputy Chairman of the State customs service of Turkmenistan, Dovlet Bayryyev, met in Baku with the Chairman of the State customs Committee, Lieutenant General Safar Mehdiyev, the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan reports. Safar Mehdiyev briefed the members of the Turkmen delegation on the recent … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Russian high-level negotiations were held in Ashgabat
On the 7th of May 2019, Turkmen-Russian high-level negotiations were held in Ashgabat. The delegation of the Russian Federation headed by Deputy Chairman of the Government, Head of State Administration K.A.Chuychenko arrived to the country to participate in the talks. In the first half of the day, the high … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде состоялись туркмено-российские переговоры на высоком уровне
7 мая 2019 года в Ашхабаде прошли туркмено-российские переговоры на высоком уровне, для участия в которых в страну прибыла делегация Российской Федерации во главе с Заместителем Председателя Правительства, Руководителем Аппарата Правительства К.А.Чуйченко. В первой половине дня гость был принят Президентом Туркменистана ГурбангулыБердымухамедовым. В ходе … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 4
Tariq Saeedi The model of partnership between Turkmenistan and Russia can broadly be called a model of ‘composite partnership.’ It is both static and dynamic in nature, and huge in scope. Consider this: Many from the top leadership of Turkmenistan have studied in Russia at one time or the other About 18000 Turkmen students are currently studying in Russia … [Read more...]
Туркменистан – меняющаяся динамика двухстороннего и многостороннего партнерства – Часть 4
ТарикСаиди Модель партнерства между Туркменистаном и Россией в широком смысле можно назвать моделью «составного партнерства». Она статична и динамична по своей природе, и огромна по своим масштабам. Следует учитывать следующее: Многие из высшего руководства Туркменистана в то или иное время учились в России В настоящее время в России обучается около 18000 … [Read more...]
Russian scientific center ECOFES ready to enter the Turkmen market of water-saving technologies
Elvira Kadyrova Russian research production association ECOFES intends to establish cooperation with Turkmenistan, the newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan writes. Gradual introduction of green technologies and other tasks of environmental protection are among the priorities of the state policy. In this sphere, Turkmenistan successfully cooperates with foreign partners. ECOFES … [Read more...]
Российский научный центр ЭКОФЕС готов выйти на туркменский рынок водосберегающих технологий
Эльвира Кадырова Российское научно-производственное объединение ЭКОФЕС намерено наладить сотрудничество с Туркменистаном, сообщает газета «Нейтральный Туркменистан». Последовательное внедрение в производство «зелёных» технологий и другие соответствующие задачи в природоохранной деятельности являются одними из приоритетных направлений государственной политики. И в этой сфере … [Read more...]
Emperor Naruhito of Japan – Very special relevance to Central Asia
nCa Commentary Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan on 1 May 2019. His father, the Emperor Emeritus Akihito abdicated a day earlier. After ascending the throne, Emperor Naruhito made a short speech, promising to stay the course set by his father: “I have hereby succeeded to the Throne pursuant to the Constitution of Japan and the Special … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries discussed cooperation to combat drug trafficking
Elvira Kadyrova On 3 May 2019, Tashkent hosted 11thministerial meeting of the States Parties to the Memorandum of Understanding on Sub-regional drug control cooperation in Central Asia. The following key speakers attended the gathering: Sergey Lavrov, minister of foreign affairs of the Russian Federation Sirozhiddin Muhriddin, minister of foreign affairs of … [Read more...]
Turkey from the brushes of Turkmen artists: Çankırı&Karabük
The Turkish Embassy in Turkmenistan has conducted a project “Turkey from the brushes of Turkmen artists: Çankırı&Karabük”for the Turkmen artists who within this project had a two week trip to Çankırı and Karabül cities of Turkey. Turkmen artists Allamurat Muhammedov, Kakabay Gullayev, Hocamuhammet Çüriyev, Gülnaz Rozikulova, Ahmet Halliyev and Berdiguly Amansahedov … [Read more...]
Letter of the President of Turkmenistan addressed to Emperor Naruhito
On the 1st of May 2019, an official ceremony of presenting congratulatory letter of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to new Emperor of Japan Naruhito was held at the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan. In accordance with the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan, the letter was presented by the Chairman of the Turkmen-Japanese group of … [Read more...]
Письмо Президента Туркменистана, адресованное Императору Нарухито
1 мая 2019 года в Посольстве Японии в Туркменистане состоялась торжественная церемония официальной передачи поздравительного письма Президента Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова, адресованного новому Императору Японии Нарухито. По поручению Президента Туркменистана, письмо было передано Чрезвычайному и Полномочному Послу Японии в Туркменистане Кацумата … [Read more...]
Congratulatory Letter to the newly elected President of Ukraine
On the 1st of May 2019, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected President of Ukraine Vladimir Aleksandrovich Zelenskiy on his election to the high state post. … [Read more...]
Поздравительное письмо избранному Президенту Украины
1 мая 2019 года Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов направил официальное поздравительное письмо избранному Президенту Украины Владимиру Александровичу Зеленскому по случаю избрания на высший государственный пост. … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Tatar painters enhance friendship bridges among Turkic nations
Elvira Kadyrova The exhibition of Turkmenistan and Tatarstan Artists, featuring 52 paintings opened last weak at the Near East University, Northern Nicosia, Northern Cyprus. 27 masterpieces from nine Turkmen artists and 25 works of seven Tatar artists are displayed at the the Near East University Hospital Exhibition Hall and all of them were exclusively created for the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi The partnership of Japan with Turkmenistan is another example of agile diplomacy in action. It is the combination of the ability to stay focused, and the diligent work to understand the new and emerging trends in Turkmenistan. --- Both of these are achieved by the frequent exchange of visits at different levels. Two important visits by the Turkmen side … [Read more...]
One of the Tatarstan’s top universities offers human resource development for the gas chemical industry of Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, the Turkmen delegation visited the Kazan National Research Technological University (KNRTU). The delegation, which included representatives of the Magtymguly Youth organization and Magtymguly Turkmen state University (TSU), headed by the Director of the National Institute of education Bayram Bashimov. Kazan National Research Technological … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi On 18 April 2019, after touring the Kiyanly polymer plant at the Caspian shore, a mega project done by a consortium led by the Korean companies, President Moon Jae-in said, “The complex in Kiyanly is only the beginning of bilateral economic cooperation, the potential of which is not only great, it knows no limits.” “And, this potential lies not only in the … [Read more...]