Ambassador Neithart Höfer-Wissing of Germany hosted a reception at his residence on 10 September 2020 to bid farewell to Ambassador Francois Delahousse of France. As the life returns cautiously to normalcy amidst precautions against viral diseases, only a limited number of guests were invited to the reception to ensure safety guidelines. Francois spent four years, one … [Read more...]
Foundation laying of new power plant at Turkmenbashi refinery — GB receives heads of Çalik Holding, Lukoil
On Wednesday (9 September 2020) President Berdimuhamedov led the foundation laying ceremony of a power generation plant at the Turkmenbashi complex of refineries at the Caspian coast of Turkmenistan. The project will be done by Çalik Energy, a wholly owned company of the Turkish Çalik Holding. There will be two gas turbines with capacity of 70 megawatt. Çalik Energy is … [Read more...]
Turkmen cinema on the big screens of Seoul
Elvira Kadyrova The Turkmen feature film "At-Myrat" will be shown in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, during the Central Asian Cinema week starting on 10 September. The film "At-Myrat" directed by K.Annanov and V. Ishanguliyev debuted in Turkmenistan in March 2017. The film tells about the personal development of a teenager Merdan and his sincere endearment to the … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries adapted the school educational process to the pandemic realities
Elvira Kadyrova Young people and children make up almost half of the total population of the Central Asian region. It is obvious, that almost all over the world the Covid-19 impact on the education sector was no less devastating than on the health care system and other sectors of the economy. Thus, according to the World Bank, economic losses in Central Asia as a result of the … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW – Ambassador the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan, Sun Weidong
Mr. Ambassador, this year you give interviews to the Turkmen media almost every month, during which you respond to the concern and interest of readers in relevant issues. Today I would like to ask you 4 questions that have been attracting everyone's attention lately. China has taken control of the COVID-19 epidemic for the first time in the world and is now promoting the … [Read more...]
MEJLIS OF TURKMENISTAN ADOPTED THE RESOLUTIONS ON JOINING A NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTS
On August 22, 2020, the tenth meeting of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan of sixth convocation took place in the format of a videoconference. The heads of profile ministries and departments of the country, as well as the representatives of the mass media participated to the session. During the session, the drafts Resolutions of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan on adopting a number of … [Read more...]
МЕДЖЛИС ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА ПРИНЯЛ ПОСТАНОВЛЕНИЯ О ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИИ К РЯДУ МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫХ ДОКУМЕНТОВ
22 августа 2020 года в формате видеоконференцсвязи состоялось десятое заседание шестого созыва Меджлиса Туркменистана. На заседании приняли участие руководители профильных министерств и ведомств страны, также представители средств массовой информации. В ходе собрания были рассмотрены проекты Постановлений Меджлиса Туркменистана о принятии ряда законов и присоединении к ряду … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan ready for bicameral system of parliament – amendments to Constitution unveiled
nCa Report Turkmenistan is at the threshold of switching to the bicameral system of parliament. The draft law that will incorporate the necessary amendments/additions to the Constitution of Turkmenistan was unveiled in a meeting of the Constitutional Commission chaired by President Berdimuhamedov through the video link on Wednesday (19 August 2020). The elaborate process … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan exports to Russia showed 154% surge in the H1 2020
Elvira Kadyrova In the first half of 2020, Russia's trade turnover with Turkmenistan approached US $ 630 million, demonstrating an increase of 184.13% (or US $ 407,870,047) year-on-year basis. This is reported by the Russian portal of foreign trade information with reference to the recent data of the Federal customs service of Russia. Russia's imports from Turkmenistan in … [Read more...]
Russia increases export of medicines to Turkmenistan
From July 2020 until today, Russia has exported to Turkmenistan medical industry products worth over US $ 7.8 million. The main export items supplied through the Russian trade representation to Turkmenistan included medicines, medical equipment and personal protective equipment from such pharmaceutical manufacturers of Tatarstan - JSC "Tatchempharmpreparaty", … [Read more...]
ADB: Five Things to Know – Trends in Road and Railway Trade Efficiency in Central Asia
Samarkand city railway station. Photo: Relisa Granovskaya/ADB The efficient trade of goods across international borders is key to economic growth and poverty alleviation. This is particularly important in largely landlocked Central Asia where road and rail represent the two dominant modes of transporting goods across the region. Using data from shipments collected over … [Read more...]
Tatarstan and Astrakhan are keen on wider entering Turkmen products to the Russian market
Elvira Kadyrova Russia has been one of the five leading trade and economic partners of Turkmenistan for many years. And even during the period of widespread economic impact caused by the pandemic, when regional supply chains are interrupted and schemes of interaction are redrawn, Russia and Turkmenistan consistently build up projects designed to strengthen bilateral … [Read more...]
TALKS WERE HELD BETWEEN THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN AND THE ACTING CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF AFGHANISTAN
On August 12, 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov held talks with the Acting Chairman of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ajmal Ahmadi. The meeting was held by means of video conferencing. On the agenda of the talks was the expansion and strengthening of mutually beneficial relations in all areas of cooperation of … [Read more...]
СОСТОЯЛИСЬ ПЕРЕГОВОРЫ ГЛАВЫ МИД ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА И ИСПОЛНЯЮЩЕГО ОБЯЗАННОСТИ ПРЕДСЕДАТЕЛЯ ЦЕНТРОБАНКА АФГАНИСТАНА
12 августа 2020 года Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Р.Мередов провел переговоры с исполняющим обязанности Председателя Центрального банка Исламской Республики Афганистан Аджмалом Ахмади. Встреча прошла по видеоконференцсвязи. На повестке переговоров – расширение и упрочение взаимовыгодных связей по всем спектрам сотрудничества, представляющих взаимный интерес. Особо … [Read more...]
TURKMENISTAN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO THE AFGHAN PEOPLE
On August 12, 2020, Turkmenistan sent another humanitarian aid to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in the form of sets of medical equipment to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The corresponding Order was signed by the President of Turkmenistan. According to the Order, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan are … [Read more...]
ТУРКМЕНИСТАН ПРОДОЛЖАЕТ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЯТЬ ГУМАНИТАРНУЮ ПОДДЕРЖКУ АФГАНСКОМУ НАРОДУ
12 августа 2020 года Туркменистан направил в Исламскую Республику Афганистан очередную гуманитарную помощь в виде комплектов медицинского оборудования для борьбы против пандемии коронавируса. Соответствующее Распоряжение было подписано Президентом Туркменистана. Согласно Распоряжению, Министерству иностранных дел и Министерству здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности … [Read more...]
Hungary committed to purchase natural gas from Turkmenistan through Southern Gas Corridor
The ministry of foreign affairs and trade of Hungary has reaffirmed in a recent statement the commitment to purchase natural gas from Turkmenistan through the Southern Gas Corridor. This, obviously, is subject to the availability of the necessary infrastructure for transportation of gas through the Caspian Sea. Tamas Menczer, State Secretary of Hungary at the ministry of … [Read more...]
Statement of foreign minister of Japan at “Central Asia plus Japan” Dialogue
On August 11, 2020, the Foreign Ministers’ Special Video Conference of the “Central Asia plus Japan” Dialogue was held, attended by H.E. Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan (Chairperson); H.E. Mr. Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan; H.E. Mr. Chingiz Aidarbekov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz … [Read more...]
СОСТОЯЛОСЬ ЗАСЕДАНИЕ ГЛАВ МИД ДИАЛОГА «ЦЕНТРАЛЬНАЯ АЗИЯ+ЯПОНИЯ»
11 августа 2020 года в формате видеоконференции состоялось совещание министров иностранных дел Диалога «Центральная Азия+Япония». На встрече, которая прошла под эгидой МИД Японии, приняли участие главы внешнеполитических ведомств пяти центральноазиатских стран. В рамках конструктивной беседы высокопоставленные дипломаты обсудили региональное сотрудничество, а также … [Read more...]
MEETING OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGNERS OF CENTRAL ASIA + JAPAN DIALOGUE
On August 11, 2020, a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue was held by videoconference. The meeting, which was held under the auspices of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, was attended by the heads of the foreign affairs agencies of five Central Asian countries. As part of a constructive conversation, high-ranking diplomats … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Receives ADB-Funded Supplies to Stem COVID-19
Asian Development Bank funded diagnostic and laboratory supplies were provided to Turkmenistan’s health authorities on July 2020. The $300000-worth supplies comprising reagents and other testing items will contribute to the country’s response to COVID-19. ADB is supporting its developing members in responding to the COVID-19 outbreak through finance, knowledge and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan among four major suppliers of petroleum products to Georgia
The data published by the petroleum importers union of Georgia shows that Turkmenistan is among the four major suppliers of petroleum products to Georgia. During the first half of this year Georgia imported about 23000 tons of aviation fuel from Turkmenistan, which accounts for 80% of total aviation fuel import during this period. During this period, more than 50000 tons … [Read more...]
Online stores in Ashgabat – variety of opportunities for stay-home shopping
Elvira Kadyrova E-retail trade in Turkmenistan is gaining popularity among the population. And there are many reasons for this trend. After all, the main benefit of online stores is that the buyer saves time and money, which is so important in our life. And in the current reality of increased infection risks, with an online store there is no need to roam crowded markets and … [Read more...]
UAE Sends Covid-19 Prevention Medical Aid to Turkmenistan
The UAE sent on 31 July 2020 an aid shipment carrying 60 metric tons of critical medical supplies and testing kits to Turkmenistan, out of 90 tons allocated to it, to bolster the country’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This aid will assist approximately 90,000 medical professionals as they work to foil the virus. Commenting on the aid delivery, Abdulaziz Al … [Read more...]
Press release – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On July 27, 2020, a message was broadcast on the channels of the Mir TV and radio company from its own correspondent in the Republic of Tajikistan, Azamat Ziyaev, in which there was information that the hot weather expected in the coming days in Tajikistan was caused by the flow of warm air coming from Iran through the territory of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen side considers … [Read more...]
Пресс-релиз – Министерства иностранных дел Туркменистана
27 июля 2020 года по каналам телерадиокомпании «Мир» транслировалось сообщение ее собственного корреспондента в Республике Таджикистан Азамата Зияева, в котором прозвучала информация о том, что причиной ожидаемой в ближайшие дни в Таджикистане жаркой погоды послужил поток теплого воздуха, поступивший из Ирана через территорию Туркменистана. Туркменская сторона … [Read more...]
Lab tests okayed the quality of reusable masks
Elvira Kadyrova Reusable face masks produced by the textile industry of Turkmenistan have successfully passed laboratory tests, the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" reports. The Technology center of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, in accordance with a special Agreement concluded with the ministry for textile industry, has conducted research on reusable facial … [Read more...]
The EU approach to green recovery after Covid-19 – focus on Turkmenistan
Diego RUIZ ALONSO, Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan As the world grapples with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, and starts to gradually prepare for dealing with its longer-term impacts, governments and societies should take moment to reflect on what we can learn from this crisis and use these lessons to build a better … [Read more...]
A New Chapter in a New Era
Sun Weidong, Ambassador of China in Turkmenistan On July 16, 2020, the first meeting of the “China - Central Asia” ministerial meeting was held in the format of a video conference. The meeting was attended by Member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.B. Tleuberdi, Minister of … [Read more...]
Joint statement of ministers of foreign affairs – Central Asia-China conference in video format
On July 16, 2020 Member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.B. Tleuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Ch.A. Aidarbekov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan S. Mukhriddin, Vice- Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign … [Read more...]
First China + Central Asia FM meeting led to multi-point consensus
Elvira Kadyrova The first foreign ministers’ meeting China+ Central Asia has confirmed strong consensus of attending countries on a number of partnership areas and agreed to turn the six-sided talks into regular platform. “The participants had an in-depth exchange of views on four topics: strengthening cooperation against COVID-19, promoting economic recovery, maintaining … [Read more...]
WHO endorses pandemic prevention measures of Turkmenistan, calls for continued caution
Tariq Saeedi The WHO has wrapped up its ten-day consultative mission to Turkmenistan. A briefing was held on Wednesday (15 July 2020) in Ashgabat to inform the diplomatic community and the media about the outcome of the visit. The WHO and Turkmenistan later conducted an online briefing for the international media. Dr. Catherine Smallwod, the senior emergency officer … [Read more...]
Брифинг по итогам визита в Туркменистан миссии Европейского регионального бюро ВОЗ
15 июля 2020 года в здании Торгово-промышленной палаты Туркменистана состоялся брифинг по итогам визита в Туркменистан консультативно-технической миссии Европейского регионального бюро Всемирной Организации Здравоохранения (ЕРБ ВОЗ). Как известно, данную миссию возглавила г-жа Катрин Смолвуд, старший специалист по вопросам чрезвычайных ситуаций ЕРБ ВОЗ. В брифинге приняли … [Read more...]
Briefing on the results of the visit of the WHO Regional Office for Europe mission to Turkmenistan
On July 15, 2020, a briefing was held in the premises of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan upon the results of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe consultative-technical mission’s visit to Turkmenistan. As is known, Catherine Smallwood, Senior Emergency Officer at WHO/Europe is heading the given mission. The heads and … [Read more...]
Ambassador Hassan Abdullah Al-Adhab of UAE – Great friend of Turkmenistan passes away
Tariq Saeedi Hassan Abdullah Al-Adhab, the ambassador of UAE to Turkmenistan has passed away. After protracted illness, he breathed his last on 11 July 2020 in a hospital in the UAE. Ambassador Al-Adhab, a great friend of Turkmenistan, arrived in 2002 to establish the diplomatic mission of the United Arab Emirates in Ashgabat. During the 18 years he tirelessly carried out … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – WHO mission arrives for Covid-19 preparedness and response consultations
A mission of WHO (World Health Organization) arrived on Monday, 6 July 2020, has arrived for consultations with Turkmenistan on Covid-19 preparedness and response and related matters. The 5-member delegation, led by Dr. Catherine Smallwood, landed at the Turkmenabat airport, the only international airport of Turkmenistan currently open for international flights. The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Azerbaijan trilateral summit in video format
A trilateral summit between the presidents of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan took place on Thursday in the video format. It was held at the request of the president of Afghanistan. The dominant theme was the streamlined activation of the Lapis Lazuli Corridor and the institutionalization of assets and resources to give it a panoramic viability and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan gains self-sufficiency in hygiene products and household chemicals
Elvira Kadyrova The Turkmen market has reached full self-sufficiency with locally produced personal hygiene and household chemicals. If a few years ago the consumer was offered only imported products, today supermarket shelves are variegated with cosmetic products under the brand "Made in Turkmenistan". This market segment enjoys not only the product range growth, but … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan opposes the politicization of COVID-19
Elvira Kadyrova "Turkmenistan opposes the politicization of epidemics under any circumstances, since such politicization cannot benefit global anti-epidemic cooperation," foreign minister Rashid Meredov said during a telephone conversation on Sunday (28 Jun) with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi. Wang thanked Turkmenistan for its support to China in the fight against … [Read more...]
Tatarstan – Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova New Consul of Turkmenistan met with the mayor of Kazan The Consul General of Turkmenistan in Kazan Atadurdy Bayramov, appointed in May this year, met with the mayor of the capital of Tatarstan, Ilsur Metshin. The sides discussed promising areas of cooperation, the press service of the Kazan mayor's office reported. According to Metshin, the opening … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan in aerial and ground inspection of Ahal province
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov carried aerial and ground inspection of Ahal province on Monday (22 June 2020). This was the last leg of the phased tour of all five provinces to encourage the Basic Self Reliance. Flying by helicopter, the president looked closely at two textile factories being built in Babadaikhan and Kaahka districts, and the new … [Read more...]
Astrakhan region realized $ 750 million worth of shipbuilding orders from Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Issues of interregional cooperation between Turkmenistan and the subjects of the Russian Federation were discussed during teleconference meeting of the Russian-Turkmen intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. Igor Babushkin, governor of the Astrakhan region, which is a long-standing and reliable partner of Turkmenistan, made a report on this … [Read more...]
ADB expects deceleration in Central Asian economies amid continued Covid-19 crisis
Elvira Kadyrova ADB has published the supplement to its annual flagman economic report titled “Asian Development Outlook 2020 Supplement: Lockdown, Loosening, and Asia’s Growth Prospects”. The last Asian Development Outlook 2020 was released early April. So far, the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has grown from less than 1 million to over 7 million. The developing Asia … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan visits Balkan province to encourage private farmers
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov visited a privately owned wheat farm and an agro-industrial complex in the Bereket district of Balkan province on Wednesday (17 June 2020). As in the earlier such visits to Lebap, Mary, and Dashoguz provinces, the purpose was to encourage private farmers and highlight their contribution toward attainment and maintenance of … [Read more...]
Visit of president of Turkmenistan to Dashoguz province highlights other aspects of Basic Self Reliance
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov, who is on a working visit to Dashoguz province of Turkmenistan, drove Tuesday morning to the grain farm of Amanyaz Berdiyev in Niyazov district. Berdiyev has leased 21 hectares of land on which has sown Hasylly variet of wheat. He estimates that the yield would be 40 centners per hectare. The president drove a combine … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Visit of president to Mary province aims to reinforce basic self reliance
nCa News and Commentary On Wednesday (10 June 2020) President Berdimuhamedov visited a grain farm and an agriculture enterprise in Mary province. The purpose was to appreciate and encourage the private farmers. The president, who had earlier made a similar visit to the Lebap province, drove in the morning to the farm of Amanberdy Pursahedov in Veikibazar district of Mry … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan tours provinces to encourage agriculture sector
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan is touring provinces to encourage and support the agriculture sector. In the first leg of the travel he visited two private farms in the Labap province on Tuesday (9 June 2020). The first stop was a small private farm in the territory of Watan farmers’ association in the Charjev district. Berdymurat Narmevov, … [Read more...]
Republic Day of Italy
The Republic Day of Italy is celebrated on 2 June 2020. Because of the tragic situation caused by the pandemic in Italy, and the travel restrictions and social distancing, this year’s festivities are confined to the virtual world. However, the embassy of Italy in Turkmenistan has made available the speech of Ambassador Diego Ungaro for the occasion. Here is the text of … [Read more...]
Washington and Tashkent to take up the revival of Afghanistan – more questions than answers
Elvira Kadyrova The United States, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan last week held a video conference, inaugurating the new trilateral format of cooperation. The teleconference linked Uzbek foreign minister Abdulaziz Kamilov, US Under Secretary of State for political affairs David Hale and acting Afghan foreign minister Haneef Atmar. The agenda included issues of peaceful … [Read more...]
Astrakhan and Turkmenistan ready to expand cooperation in the shipbuilding and transport spheres
Elvira Kadyrova The prospects of further enhancement of Turkmen-Russian cooperation in such areas as trade, shipbuilding, transport and humanitarian projects have been discussed during a video conference between DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov and Astrakhan region governor Igor Babushkin. The head of the Astrakhan region proposed to establish cooperation in the field … [Read more...]