Тарик Саиди, Кадырова Равиля и Кадырова Эльвира Было только девять утра, но солнце уже подняло столбик ртутного термометра выше отметки тридцать. Мы прибыли в Амуль. Отсюда стартовало наше путешествие, которое мы проделали всего в несколько шагов, охватив ключевые точки богатой истории Туркменистана – сердца Великого Шелкового пути. В период с 23 по 27 июня 2018 года … [Read more...]
UNDP Conference – Partnership for Development Financing at the Heart of the Great Silk Road
Partnership for Development Financing at the Heart of the Great Silk Road Some events can defy the obsolescence inherent in the uncompromising news cycle. The conference organized by the UNDP in Ashgabat on 20-21 June 2018 certainly falls in this category. Hosted jointly by the UNDP and TFEB (Vnesheconombank – State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan) – was … [Read more...]
Конференция ПРООН – Партнёрство для финансирования развития в сердце Великого Шёлкового пути
Партнёрство для финансирования развития в сердце Великого Шёлкового пути Некоторые события не поддаются устареванию, что присуще бескомпромиссному новостному циклу. Конференция, организованная ПРООН в Ашхабаде 20-21 июня 2018 года, безусловно, относится к этой категории. Принимающая сторона -ПРООН и ТВЭБ (Внешэкономбанк – Государственный Банк внешнеэкономической … [Read more...]
OSCE – Good Governance and Economic Connectivity
Tariq Saeedi The OSCE needs to think out of not just one box but two boxes and we shall look at it a bit later – first, the credit must be given where credit is due. On 30-31 May 2018, the OSCE, together with the government of Turkmenistan, hosted a conference titled ‘Good Governance and Economic Connectivity – Best Practices within the OSCE region.’ It was a … [Read more...]
ОБСЕ – Надлежащее управление и экономическая взаимосвязанность
ТарикСаиди ОБСЕ нужно мыслить не просто нестандартно, а сверх-нестандартно, но об этом мы поговорим чуть позже - доверие должно быть оказано по назначению. 30-31 мая 2018 года ОБСЕ совместно с правительством Туркменистана провела конференцию "Надлежащее управление и экономическая взаимосвязанность – лучшие практики в регионе ОБСЕ". Это было тщательно спланированное … [Read more...]
In the spirit of Great Silk Road, Turkmenistan opens its markets for Afghan products
Ashgabat, 14 May 2018 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan has opened its markets for some non-traditional products from Afghanistan. This is in line with Turkmenistan’s policy to encourage economic stability in the war torn country and stimulate the job market, which in turn can help curtail the violence. At present Turkmenistan is in massive drive to decrease imports and increase … [Read more...]
Turkmenbashy Port
Ashgabat, 7 May 2018 (nCa) --- With the commissioning of several new facilities this past Wednesday (2 May 2018) the Turkmenbashy Port of Turkmenistan has become the largest and most-modern port in the Caspian, with total annual capacity of 27 million tons. Up until now, the Baku port of Azerbaijan was the largest with the annual capacity of 18 million tons. Because of the … [Read more...]
Туркменбашинский порт
Ашхабад, 7 мая 2018 (nCa) --- C вводом в эксплуатацию нескольких новых объектов в прошлую среду (2 мая 2018 года) Туркменбашинский порт Туркменистана стал крупнейшим и самым современным портом на Каспии, с общей годовой мощностью 27 млн. тонн. До настоящего времени крупнейшим считался Бакинский порт в Азербайджане годовой мощностью 18 млн. тонн. Из-за нехватки доступных … [Read more...]
Revival of Great Silk Road – Turkmenistan hosts international seminar, opens port
nCa Report Awaza-Turkmenbashy (Turkmenistan), 2 May 2018 (nCa) --- The holistic approach that is woven into all the policies and initiatives of Turkmenistan was on display at the Caspian seaside Wednesday when President Berdymuhamedov moderated the opening session of an international forum and led the commissioning ceremony of the Turkmenbashy Port. The forum was built … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Summit Meeting – The Beginning of Regional Concord – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi The visit of President Berdymuhamedov to Uzbekistan, 23-24 April 2018, marks the start of a new era of regional harmony in Central Asia. The media has picked the announcement of Uzbekistan to participate in TAPI as the lead news, and it certainly is, because TAPI is not just a gas pipeline; it is a complete corridor. Nevertheless, the concept that will … [Read more...]
Президент Ирана Рухани с визитом в Туркменистане
Новости и комментарий nCa Ашхабад, 28 марта 2018 (nCa) --- 27-28 марта 2018 года Президент Ирана Хасан Рухани находится с визитом в Туркменистане. В первый день визита состоялись переговоры между двумя президентами. Подписано 12 двусторонних документов. Совместное заявление было опубликовано, но не было подписано президентами. Сегодня (28 марта 2018 года) Президент … [Read more...]
Rouhani visits Turkmenistan
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 28 March 2018 (nCa) --- President Hassan Rouhani of Iran is visiting Turkmenistan, 27-28 March 2018. On the first day of his visit the summit talks were held between the two presidents and 12 bilateral documents were signed. A joint statement was issued though it was not signed by the presidents. Today (28 March 2018) the … [Read more...]
Туркменистан избран членом Бюро КВТ Европейской экономической комиссии ООН
22 февраля в ходе очередного 80 заседания Комитета по внутреннему транспорту Европейской экономической комиссии Организации Объединённых Наций (ЕЭК ООН), которое прошло в городе Женева Швейцарской Конфедерации, было принято единогласное решение о включении Туркменистана в члены бюро этого Комитета. Избрание Туркменистана в данную авторитетную структуру ООН в первый год со … [Read more...]
Start of a new corridor – TAPI, TAP500, TAP Fiber Optic Link, Railway Line
Tariq Saeedi and Raviliya Kadyrova Islim Cheshme, 23 February 2018 – Ashgabat, 25 February 2018 (nCa) --- After about an hour by airplane, seven hours by train, and another hour by bus, we finally reached the place that looked like an artistic depiction of timelessness – gently rolling sand dunes of a pleasant hue of khaki, dotted with majestically leafless trees, and small … [Read more...]
Central Asia: Shared Water Resources
This question is regularly asked around the world: Some experts believe that without introducing purely economic and trade relations to the use and distribution of water resources, in particular, it is a question of transboundary rivers, it is difficult to manage, given the specifics of interstate relations and the priority of national interests in such a difficult … [Read more...]
Центральная Азия: общие водные ресурсы
Этим вопросом регулярно задаются во всем мире. Некоторые эксперты полагают, что без привнесения чисто экономических, торговых отношений в область использования и распределения водных ресурсов, речь идет, в частности, о трансграничных реках, обойтись сложно, учитывая специфику межгосударственных связей и приоритет национальных интересов в столь непростом вопросе. У каждой из … [Read more...]
Central Asia – Caucasus: 2018 – The Year of Opportunity for France
Gilles Remy, CEO of CIFAL Group, Vice-President of the Eurasian Commission of Foreign Trade Advisers, Chairman of the French-Turkmen Chamber of Commerce Ashgabat, the 5th Asian Games in closed premises and in martial arts, September 2017. 2017 was a year of economic recovery for Central Asia and Caucasus. Following a sluggish phase, growth has resumed, driven by a rise … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan commemorates in stamps the launch of regional infrastructure projects
Turkmenistan has issued a variety of new commemorative stamps in honor of the launch of infrastructure projects such as the Turkmen-Afghan link of the TAPI gas pipeline, the project of power lines Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan, fiber optic lines, the opening of the railway Serhetabat-Torghondi. The grand ceremonies on these projects took place on 23 February in Mary … [Read more...]
Taliban support TAPI
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 23 February 2018 (nCa) --- TAPI enters its second phase of implementation today as the launch ceremony takes place in two part – first part in Serhetabat district of Turkmenistan, and the second part in Herat city of Afghanistan. President Berdymuhamedov of Turkmenistan, President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi of … [Read more...]
Beware Central Asia – Social media is already a deadly battlefield, with no rules of war
nCa Commentary “It’s an odd world we live in—one where people view the world through a mobile device, a lens that has created a new landscape where official news, news stations, newspapers, and the like, have been replaced by instantaneous information free from vetting, researching, and journalistic standards that were once the foundation of our decision-making processes.” … [Read more...]
Japan-Turkmenistan relations in coming years
Takahiko Katsumata, Ambassador of Japan in Turkmenistan At the time we entered the year of 2018, I would like to express my views on Japan-Turkmenistan relations in coming years. As our two countries marked the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations last year, it might be timely for us to consider how to design our future relations. My main … [Read more...]
Туркменистан воспроизводит сцены жизни Великого Шелкового Пути
Ашхабад, 8 февраля 2018 (nCa) --- В Туркменистане наступил год Великого Шелкового пути. На полях церемонии открытия коттеджного комплекса Тязе Заман в среду состоялось яркое и фееричное представление, повествовавшее об одном из эпизодов жизни Великого Шелкового пути. Живое выступление творческих коллективов превратило отрезок пути, ведущего в жилому массиву, в один из … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan reenacts a slice of Great Silk Road
Ashgabat, 8 February 2018 (nCa) --- This is the year of Great Silk Road in Turkmenistan. On the sidelines of the opening ceremony of a cottage complex this Wednesday, there was a vibrant and enchanting enactment of a slice of the Great Silk Road. In snippets of live performance stitched together along the road leading to the cottage complex, there were traders proclaiming … [Read more...]
Despite 50% hike, gasoline price in Turkmenistan remains lowest in CIS
Ashgabat, 2 February 2018 (nCa) --- Effective 1 February 2018, the price of gasoline in Turkmenistan has gone up. The most popular grade, A-95, is now selling for 1.5 Manat per liter instead of older price of one Manat per liter. It represents 50% hike in price but Turkmenistan still remains the country in CIS with lowest price of gasoline. The prices of other petroleum … [Read more...]
Briefing at foreign office of Turkmenistan
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 2 February 2018 (nCa) --- A briefing was arranged Thursday at the foreign office of Turkmenistan to acquaint the diplomatic community and media with the main evenets of 2017 and planned activities for 2018. Murat Nazarov, the head of international information department of foreign office conducted the briefing. Here is the write up … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Science, Research at Front and Centre of 7-year Development Plan
nCa Report Ashgabat, 26 January 2018 (nCa) --- As the seven-year development plan of Turkmenistan for the period 2018-2024 gets in motion, the message is loud and clear: Science, research, innovation and technology will be the inspiration and driving force. President Berdymuhamedov chaired Thursday a meeting of the members of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
New projects promise construction boom in Turkmenistan
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 25 January 2018 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov attended Wednesday a presentation about new projects. Some of the projects are related to capacity building in the tourism and hospitality industry and some are in the framework of phase 16 of Ashgabat development plan. Here are the details: Hotel complex: The hotel complex will be … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan thanks Saudi Arabia for funding of TAPI
Ashgabat, 20 January 2018 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov has sent a letter of gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saudi of Saudi Arabia, thanking him on the funding provided by the Saudi Development Fund for TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline project. “I take this financial support as a continuation of your efforts to develop our cooperation,” … [Read more...]
2018 starts with new formats of pressure on Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi 3 January 2018 (nCa) – It is dismal yet knowable: 2018 has started with a mix of usual and fresh pressures on Central Asia. First tweets of 2018 President Trump, between his New Year festivities at Mar-a-Lago and a morning round of golf, took to Twitter: “Iran is failing at every level despite the terrible deal made with them by the Obama … [Read more...]
TAPI Gas Pipeline: From Idea to Reality
As is known, an important aspect of Turkmenistan's energy strategy is the expansion of the geography of export routes for the supply of Turkmen energy to world markets, including through the creation of a multivariate transport infrastructure. In this area, large investment projects are being implemented, among which the construction of the … [Read more...]
ГАЗОПРОВОД ТАПИ: ИЗ ИДЕИ В РЕАЛЬНОСТЬ
Как известно, важным аспектом энергетической стратегии Туркменистана является расширение географии экспортных маршрутов поставок туркменских энергоносителей на мировые рынки, в том числе, за счёт создания многовариантной транспортной инфраструктуры. В этой сфере реализуются крупные инвестиционные проекты, среди которых особое место занимает строительство газопровода … [Read more...]
A conference gives quick scan of rights mechanism in Turkmenistan
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 27 December 2017 (nCa) --- An international conference was held on Tuesday to mark the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Institute of State and Law under the president of Turkmenistan. The theme of the conference was ‘Development of statehood, legal system, and democracy in Neutral Turkmenistan.’ It proved to be an event to give insight … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan in 2018
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 14 December 2017 (nCa) --- The official New Year tree will light up tomorrow, marking the shift of the country into a festive mood in anticipation of 2018, a year that would be full of challenges and opportunities. * * * According to the Chinese astrology, 2018 would be the Year of the Dog. It is perhaps no coincidence that Turkmenistan has lately been … [Read more...]
Bilateral relations between Italy and Turkmenistan
Diego Ungaro, Ambassador of Italy in Turkmenistan Italy and Turkmenistan established their bilateral diplomatic relations in 1992 and this year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of such relevant achievement. While Italy opened its diplomatic mission in Ashgabat in 2014 and Turkmenistan established its one in Rome in 2016, from an historical and cultural point of view one … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to go to International Court of Arbitration for gas-debt dispute with Iran
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 5 December 2017 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan has decided to take its gas-debt settlement dispute with Iran to the International Court of Arbitration. The Turkmen TV reported on Monday that the latest round of talks between Turkmenistan and Iran on the clearance of huge outstanding debts had failed to reach any mutually acceptable … [Read more...]
Pioneering exhibition speeds up import substitution drive in Turkmenistan – Part 1
nCa Report Ashgabat, 4 December 2017 (nCa) --- What was immediately obvious on entering the exhibition was that the stress is on relevance, not scale. Occupying a small area on the gigantic main floor in the office complex of the chamber of commerce, the exhibition has immediately set in motion a number of processes – the outcome of which would be a very pronounced and … [Read more...]
GB gives blessing to start of Serhetabat-Turgundi railway line reconstruction
Ashgabat, 30 November 2017 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov flew by helicopter Wednesday to Serhetabat (formerly Kushka), a Turkmen town right at the border with Afghanistan. He was there to personally oversee the start of the reconstruction work on Serhetabat-Turgundi railway connection, an important link connecting the railway system of Turkmenistan with … [Read more...]
Energy Charter conference bolsters investor confidence, moves closer to creation of global secure energy transit mechanism
nCa Report Ashgabat, 30 November 2017 (nCa) --- the 28th meeting of the Energy Charter Conference, held in Ashgabat on 29 November 2017, concluded with noticeably enhanced climate for investor confidence and very solid progress toward the creation of a global mechanism for the safe and reliable transit of energy resources across borders. Urban Rusnak, the secretary general … [Read more...]
RECCA – Outcome within outcome
nCa Report Ashgabat, 20 November 2017 (nCa) --- The RECCA held its seventh main session in Ashgabat on 14-15 November 2017 and wrapped up with very solid outcome, as can be seen in the RECCA VII Declaration, given at the end of this report. However, there were several intangible aspects of the evolvement of RECCA – Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan – … [Read more...]
New cottage complex in Ashgabat part of overall development strategy
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 25 October 2017 (nCa) --- In a colourful ceremony Monday, some 300 cottages in a newly built housing scheme in Ashgabat were handed to the owners. --- It is not just a luxury residence project; it is part of the overall, integrated development strategy of Turkmenistan. Under a broad concept that covers several areas, the first cottage complex in … [Read more...]
Открытие нового коттеджного комплекса в Ашхабаде – в русле общей стратегии развития
КомментарийnCa Ашхабад, 25 октября2017 (nCa) --- В понедельник состоялась церемония открытия около 300 коттеджей, построенных недавно в Ашхабаде в соответствии с планами по жилищному строительству. --- Это не просто очередной проект роскошных жилых помещений – это часть общей комплексной стратегии развития Туркменистана. Первый коттеджный комплекс в Туркменистане Тазе … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Recent economic measures start showing early results – Part 1
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 24 October 2017 (nCa) --- In the meeting of the Peoples Council, held on 9-10 October 2017, Turkmenistan took several steps to discourage wasteful habits as far as public utilities and services are concerned. The Council decided unanimously to abolish free quotas of natural gas, electricity, and water to the population and introduce service charges … [Read more...]
Туркменистан –Новые экономические меры начинают приносить ранние результаты – Часть 1
Комментарий nCa Ашхабад, 24 октября 2017 (nCa) --- На заседании Совета Старейшин, состоявшемся 9-10 октября 2017 года, Туркменистан предпринял несколько шагов, чтобы искоренить расточительные привычки в отношении коммунальных услуг и ресурсов. Совет единогласно принял решение об отмене бесплатных квот на природный газ, электроэнергию и воду и введении платы за обслуживание … [Read more...]
Opening of first golf course brings new outlook about sports, life in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 18 October 2017 (nCa) --- It was a windy morning with biting chill when the people gathered for the opening ceremony of the first golf course of Turkmenistan this Tuesday (17 October 2017). Located near Yyldyz Hotel, the 18-hole golf course spread over an area of 70 hectares is full of exciting possibilities, clearly designed to be a venue for championship … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan steps forward with courageous, avant-garde policies – Social contract redefined
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 October 2017 (nCa) --- As the annual session of the Elders Council wrapped up Tuesday at the Yayla festival grounds, the outcome was vast in scope and impact. With courageous policies and avant-garde decisions adopted during the session, Turkmenistan has clearly redefined the narrative and terms of the social contract between the state and the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Russia relations upgraded to strategic partnership – 14 documents signed
nCa Report Ashgabat, 3 October 2017 (nCa) --- The summit talks Monday between the presidents of Turkmenistan and Russia culminated on the signing of the treaty of strategic partnership between the two countries. Thirteen other documents were also signed on the occasion in addition to several more that were signed in a separate ceremony between the educational establishments … [Read more...]
Contours of increasingly visible benefits of hosting Ashgabat 2017
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 19 September 2017 (nCa) --- The V Indoor and Martial Arts Games – officially called Ashgabat 2017 – started with grandeur and fanfare on 17 September 2017. The opening ceremony was like none seen before. Nearly four years in preparation, it was an expensive enterprise, financially as well as in terms of massive planning and hard work. The Olympic … [Read more...]
Games torch lights up, starts moving toward Olympic Village
Ashgabat, 8 September 2017 (nCa) --- In a ceremony held Thursday simultaneously at the Galkynysh gas field in Mary and the Olympic Village Ashgabat, the torch of Ashgabat 2017 was lighted up and started its majestic movement toward Ashgabat. At Galkynysh, the second largest natural gas field in the world, the Games torch came to life when it was touched with the fire from … [Read more...]
World Champion of democracy pulls off mask – “We are killing terrorists”
“Someday, after an effective military effort, perhaps it will be possible to have a political settlement” – Trump’s fuzzy thoughts on Afghanistan’s future Resident of Central Asia 23 August 2017 (nCa)—The latest statement of president Trump on future policy and military guideline in Afghanistan and broader South Asia hardly can be called the “strategy.” Strategy is a high … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Pakistan Partnership – Looking beyond the obvious
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 21 August 2017 (nCa) --- The partnership between Turkmenistan and Pakistan is composed of multiple layers of history, commonalties, culture, traditions, and spirituality. These layers are ancient and modern, they have withstood the tests of time, and they are charged with huge potential for a shared future. The wide spectrum of partnership is built … [Read more...]