The first private assistance center for homeless animals "Umytlar Adasy" (Island of Hope) has been opened in Turkmenistan, reports web site Orient.tm of news agency "Turkmen Media". The organization, earlier carried out volunteer activities, has gained new legal status with obtaining a registration certificate from the country’s ministry of economy and development. "You … [Read more...]
Ashgabat 2017 – When Games are more than just Sports
Raviliya Kadyrova and Elvira Kadyrova Ashgabat, 12 August 2017 (nCa) --- Early morning time at our home is coffee and window time. The coffee is usually some unremarkable instant blend but the window is always special. This window of our 4th floor apartment opens to a view of lush, tall trees, laden with so many different hues of green. Inside this enchanting wall of green, … [Read more...]
Туркмено-Белорусская встреча на высшем уровне – подписано 10 документов, ставки сделаны на расширение партнерства
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 31 марта 2017 (nCa) --- В ходе переговоров на высшем уровне между Президентами Туркменистана и Беларуси в Ашхабаде 30 марта 2017 года было заявлено о наличии огромного потенциала партнерства и отмечено обоюдное стремление к использованию новых возможностей. 10 двусторонних документов, подписанных по итогам переговоров на высшем уровне, представляют собой … [Read more...]
With opening of Garlyk complex Turkmenistan joins ranks of industrial powers
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 29 March 2017 (nCa) --- With the opening of the Garlyk potash mining and processing complex on 31 March 2017, Turkmenistan would join the ranks of the global industrial powers. The presidents of Turkmenistan and Belarus will jointly lead the opening ceremony of the complex, which is located in the mineral-rich Lebap province, almost wedged between … [Read more...]
Exclusive – Afghanistan possibly ready to ponder its own model of neutrality
nCa Report Ashgabat, 21 February 2017 (nCa) --- Faced with seemingly endless and complicated strands of chaos, could Afghanistan possibly be ready to ponder its own model of neutrality? This is the question nCa asked Tuesday Dr. Nasir Andisha, the deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan who is Ashgabat to take part in the activities marking 25 years of diplomatic relations … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan mark 25 years of diplomatic relations
Turkmenistan repeats offer to host inter-Afghan peace dialogue Ashgabat, 21 February 2017 (nCa) --- An Afghan delegation led by Dr. Nasir Andisha, the deputy minister for foreign affairs is in Ashgabat to participate in the ceremonies and activities to mark 25 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. A media event was held Tuesday at the foreign office of … [Read more...]
World recognizes 12 December as International Day of Neutrality
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 8 February 2017 (nCa) --- The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on 2 February 2017, declaring 12 December as the International Day of Neutrality. The resolution was introduced by Turkmenistan, recognized by the world body as a permanently neutral state since 12 December 1995. The idea of dedicating a day to neutrality was floated … [Read more...]
National Gas Company of Iran: A textbook example of how to damage own interests
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 26 January 2017 (nCa) --- In search of a textbook example of how to damage own interests, we don’t have to go far. NIGC, the national Iranian gas company, is doing just that in a big way. After refusing to talk about the settlement of nearly USD 2 billion debts with Turkmenistan, after violating the basic terms of the gas sale-purchase agreement for … [Read more...]
Unnecessary bravado of Tajikistan – Dubious sanity of railway officials
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 25 January 2017 (nCa) --- The railway officials of Tajikistan recently made a statement that compels one to ask – what were they thinking when they said this? According to several media outlets, Usmon Kalandarov, the deputy head of Tajik Railways, said recently that Tajikistan was in talks with Uzbekistan to build a railway line from Tajikistan … [Read more...]
OMCT attempts to create controversy on EBRD loan for CMI Offshore
Ashgabat, 24 January 2017 (nCa) --- OMCT (World Organization Against Torture) has issued an appeal to the EBRD to refuse a bank loan to CMI Offshore for expansion of its operations in Turkmenistan. In an open letter published on 20 January 2017, OMCT has attempted to make a weak and dubious case against the grant of EBRD loan to CMI Offshore. The complete text of the OMCT … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Iran Gas Dispute – What does Iran actually want?
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 5 January 2017 (nCa) --- It is perplexing – Hyperbole is the default mode of the Iranian side whereas Turkmenistan is explaining the situation in a calm and measured manner. What does Iran actually want? On 3 January 2017, NIGC (National Iranian Gas Company) issued a statement, adding several layers of untruth to the already high mountain of … [Read more...]
Iranian penchant for drama, exaggeration complicates situation in gas deal – Turkmenistan issues clarification
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 3 January 2017 (nCa) --- The matter was actually quite simple: You pay for what you use, you pay what you agreed to pay, and you pay when you are supposed to pay. We are talking of the Turkmen natural gas supplies to Iran, a purely economic matter that has acquired a multitude of unpleasant hues because of the irresponsible statements of some … [Read more...]
Delay in completion of Garlyk plant hurts reputation, economic outlook of Belarus
Ashgabat, 26 December 2016 (nCa) --- Belarus is working on a mega project in Turkmenistan – Potash mining and processing complex at Garlyk area of Lebap province. DPM Ereshov (industries) reported Friday during the cabinet meeting that Belarus had promised to deliver the project by 31 March 2017. He said that the ground structures will be completed by 1 February 2017 and the … [Read more...]
Задержки в завершении проекта строительства Гарлыкскогокомбината вредят репутации и экономическим перспективам Беларуси
Ашхабад, 26 декабря2016 (nCa) --- Беларусь работает над реализацией в Туркменистане мега-проекта строительствагорно-обогатительного комплекса по производству калийных удобрений в ГарлыкскомэтрапеЛебапскоговелаята. Как сообщил на заседании Кабинета министров в пятницу вице-премьер Эрешов, белорусская сторона обещала завершить проект к 31 марта 2017 года. Все работы по … [Read more...]
Общество охраны природы Туркменистана
В эпоху Могущества и Счастья в Год почитания наследия, преобразования Отчизны при осуществлении политики государства по рациональному использованию огромных природных ресурсов, богатств нашей страны, охраны её красот для настоящих и будущих поколений, повышения экологической грамотности, своевременной борьбы за чистоту окружающей среды – патриотический долг каждого гражданина … [Read more...]
Russian view on non-participation of Turkmenistan in Eurasian Customs Union
Ashgabat, 8 December 2016 (nCa) --- Grigory Karasin, the state secretary and deputy minister of Russia addressed a press conference in Ashgabat at the Russian embassy on Wednesday. A journalist asked him about the non-participation of Turkmenistan in the Eurasian Customs Union (formerly called EurAsEC) and its effect on the Turkmen-Russian relations. Karasin replied, … [Read more...]
First Global Conference on Sustainable Development
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova Ashgabat, 27 November 2016 (nCa) --- The First Global Conference on Sustainable Development, held in Ashgabat 26-27 November 2016, accomplished a number of key goals, one of which was to remind that even though some key phrases may lose their shine because of overuse, their importance doesn’t diminish. The relevant phrase here is … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan pays tribute to art and cultural heritage
Elvira Kadyrova Ashgabat, 18 November 2016 (nCa) --- On Thursday, People's Artist of Turkmenistan Fakhriya Aliyeva was conferred with the high state award - the Order “Garaşsyz Türkmenistana bolan beýik söygüsiüçin” [For the Love to Independent Turkmenistan]. The ceremony, led by President Berdymuhamedov, was attended by the chairman of Parliament Akja Nurberdiyeva, several … [Read more...]
GB-Putin meeting in Sochi – Prelude to new start
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 2 November 2016 (nCa) --- “As we agreed, this would be [a meeting] in narrow format, face to face,” said President Putin of Russia at the start of his talks with President Berdymuhamedov on Tuesday in Sochi. It was a neat and substantive summit meeting, unencumbered by formalities – no heavyweight delegations, no formal agenda, no … [Read more...]
TAPI in streamlining mode
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 1 November 2016 (nCa) --- TAPI, the gas pipeline that would connect Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India in a unified network, is currently in the streamlining mode. Streamlining, with all the nuances attached to this description, will remain an active mode throughout the practical implementation of the project. To keep generating … [Read more...]
Corridors and Connectivity: CIS road authorities meet in Ashgabat
nCa Report Ashgabat, 21 October 2016 (nCa) --- The 38th meeting of the council of the CIS road authorities together with a meeting of the international association of transport and road infrastructure sector trade unions took place Thursday in Ashgabat. Also in attendance were representatives of several international or regional organizations and some non-CIS … [Read more...]
Islamic Development Bank to provide USD 700 million for TAPI segment in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 14 Oct—The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has agreed to provide financing of USD 700 million for the segment of TAPI in the territory of Turkmenistan. The documents were signed in Washington DC recently beteen IsDB and State Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Turkmenistan on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank session. … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Connectivity with Responsibility
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova Ashgabat, 17 October 2016 (nCa) --- Connectivity with responsibility is the concept Turkmenistan has undoubtedly decided to practice and promote, regionally and globally. It is a concept the world needs to embrace if the sustainable development goals are to become a reality. The parliament of Turkmenistan ratified Saturday (15 October 2016) … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan concerned on failure of Belarus to honour Potash complex contractual obligations
Ashgabat, 30 September 2016 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan conveyed Friday its serious concern to Belarus on the slow pace of work on the Garlyk potash mining and processing complex, a mega project in the Lebap province of Turkmenistan. In a meeting in Ashgabat, the deputy prime minister of Belarus Anatoly Kalinin was told that the failure of Belarus to honour its contractual … [Read more...]
The delegation of Turkmenistan completed it’s visit to the UN General Assembly session in New York
On 23 September the delegation of Turkmenistan continued its participation in the events of the high-level week of the 71-st session of the UN General Assembly. One of the highlights of the day was the solemn ceremony of signing by Turkmenistan of the historic Paris Agreement at the United Nations Headquarters. The signing is the first step through which the state … [Read more...]
The delegation of Turkmenistan put forward initiatives addressing the 71st session of the UN General Assembly
On 22 September 2016, in the framework of the second day of participation of Turkmenistan’s delegation in the work of the segment of high level of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan speaking from the tribune of the global forum, voiced the country’s positions on main directions of state policy aimed at strengthening … [Read more...]
Rationale for building a huge airport in Ashgabat
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 19 September 2016 (nCa) --- The speech of President Berdymuhamedov at the opening ceremony of the Ashgabat International Airport on 17 September 2016 can be described as a policy statement, explaining the strategy of Turkmenistan in transport-transit sector. In order to establish the context, let’s look at how the Dubai International Airport … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan commissions largest airport in region
Raviliya Kadyrova and Elvira Kadyrova Ashgabat, 17 September 2016 (nCa) --- the new international airport in Ashgabat, the largest airport complex in the region, was opened Saturday (17 September 2016) in a colourful ceremony led by President Berdymuhamedov. The top government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in … [Read more...]
Media Forum in Ashgabat highlights centrality of transport for sustainable development
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 16 September 2016 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan hosted Friday an international media forum, bringing to fore the significance of transport for sustainable development worldwide. With participation of more than 100 media houses and international organizations, the forum was the first event of its kind to spotlight the role of transport and how it connects … [Read more...]
OSCE lauds constitutional reforms in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 15 September 2016 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan adopted Wednesday its new Constitution during the joint session of the Elders Council and the Parliament. The final draft of the Constitution benefited greatly from the consultations with the UN, the OSCE and the German aid society GIZ. During a short break at the Elders Council session, Ambassador Natalya Drozd, the head of … [Read more...]
Economic achievements of Turkmenistan during 25 years of independence
In facts and figures – from speech of the President of Turkmenistan at Elders Council meeting of 14 September 2016 More than $ 144 billion dollars of investments were mastered and directed to production assets during the years of independence. 544 facilities of production and non-production sphere were commissioned. During the years of independence, 35 million sq. … [Read more...]
New Constitution of Turkmenistan based on framework of Human Rights, Neutrality
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 14 September 2016 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan adopted Wednesday the new version of its Constitution, a sophisticated document based on the framework of sovereignty, neutrality and human rights. The initial draft of the Constitution was presented to the public for debate last year. The Constitutional Reforms Committee received and reviewed thousands of … [Read more...]
Istanbul Process working group meets in Ashgabat
Ashgabat, 6 Sep—The Regional Technical Group on ‘Regional Infrastructures’ of Confidence Building Measures (RI-CBM) Istanbul Process met Tuesday in Ashgabat. The meeting was hosted by the foreign office of Turkmenistan and co-hosted by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat. Under the broad initiative called Istanbul Process, where Afghan-owned, Afghan-led route to peace and stability … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Revitalization of a Nation through Education
Tariq Saeedi and Raviliya Kadyrova Ashgabat, 2 September 2016 (nCa) --- In the journey to lasting greatness, you need to pack just two items in your knapsack: The courage to dream with open eyes, and the unwavering resolve to turn that dream into reality. The dream has been dreamed and the resolve has been mustered. Turkmenistan this Thursday took another decisive step … [Read more...]
Situation normal at Turkmen-Afghan border: Indian envoy
Ashgabat, 29 August 2016 (nCa) --- “The situation is normal at the Turkmen-Afghan border,” said Dr. T V Nagendra Prasad, the ambassador of India in Turkmenistan. He was part of a small group of diplomat who visited the Turkmen-Afghan border recently in a trip organized by the foreign office of Turkmenistan. They visited two border towns: Serhetabat (formerly Kushka) and … [Read more...]
Шарм и единство духа Туркменистана подчеркнуты открытием нового яхт-клуба, коттеджного комплекса и элитного жилья на побережье Каспия
Новости и комментарии nCa Ашхабад, 6 августа 2016 (nCa) --- В пятницу (5 августа 2016 г), на побережье Каспия, в национальной туристической зоне Аваза были введены в эксплуатацию новый яхт-клуб и коттеджный комплекс. В церемонии принял участие Президент Бердымухамедов. В тот же день в городе Туркменбаши был сдан в эксплуатацию новый жилой дом повышенной комфортабельности. … [Read more...]
Charm, congeniality of Turkmenistan highlighted by new yacht club, cottage complex, luxury housing at Caspian coast
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 6 August 2016 (nCa) --- In back-to-back, vibrant ceremonies Friday (5 August 2016), Turkmenistan opened a new yacht club and a cottage complex at the Awaza national tourist zone at the Caspian coast. President Berdymuhamedov led the events. The same day a luxury housing block was handed to the occupants in Turkmenbashy city. Some of the … [Read more...]
Насыщенная цветовая гамма Туркменистана: Национальное строительство вступает в новый этап
Тарик Саиди «В нашей жизни есть только один цвет, как на палитре художника, который доносит смысл жизни и искусства. Это цвет любви.» - Марк Шагал Ашхабад, 18 июня 2016 (nCa) - Туркменистан, по нескольким причинам, является государством-преемником Великой империи Сельджуков. Одной из таких причин является прогрессивное мышление всех сельджукских правителей и их способность … [Read more...]
The rich palette of Turkmenistan: Nation-building enters next phase
Tariq Saeedi “In our life there is a single color, as on an artist's palette, which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the color of love.” – Marc Chagall Ashgabat, 18 June 2016 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan, for several reasons, is the successor state of the Great Seljuk Empire. One such reason is the progressive mindset of all the Seljuk emperors and their ability to … [Read more...]
Tea cup band of Turkmenistan
Daredevil Riders – 1
Spring Dance of Turkmenistan
Faced with multiple challenges to its economy, Turkmenistan rises
nCa Report Ashgabat, 9 June 2016 (nCa) --- The lingering low prices of oil, the uncertainty in the global banking and finance sectors and the artificially created economic crises authored by certain countries have created formidable obstacles for Turkmenistan. The country has risen to the challenge. There is the massive drive to redesign the economy to curtail dependence … [Read more...]
Hospital built by Turkmenistan in Afghanistan to serve people in 100-km radius
Ashgabat, 9 June 2016 (nCa) --- A maternity centre built by Turkmenistan in Afghanistan is strategically located to serve the people in a 100-km radius. The hospital opened Sunday (5 June 2016) is situated in Torgondi, an Afghan town bordering Turkmenistan and a busy trade centre. It had, however, no facility for the pre- and post-natal care and delivery of children. People … [Read more...]
Столкнувшись с различными трудностями в экономике, Туркменистан готов к решению задач
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 9 июня 2016 (nCa) --- Продолжительные низкие цены на нефть, неопределённость банковской и финансовых систем, искусственно создаваемые экономические кризисы, авторами которых являются определённые страны, создали значительные трудности для Туркменистана. Туркменистан готов отреагировать на трудности. Наблюдаются обширные инициативы по перестройке … [Read more...]
Построенный Туркменистаном Госпиталь в Афганистане будет обслуживать население в радиусе 100 км
Ашхабад, 9 июня 2016 (nCa) --- Родильный центр, построенный Туркменистаном в Афганистане имеет стратегическое расположение и рассчитан на обслуживание населения в радиусе 100 километров. Госпиталь был открыт в воскресенье (5 июня) в городе Тургунди, расположенном на границе с Туркменистаном и являющимся крупным торговым центром. Ранее, в этом городе не было кабинетов … [Read more...]
Deputy FM of Afghanistan comments on TAPI security, engagement with Taliban, new steps to strengthen Turkmen-Afghan partnership
nCa Report Ashgabat, 3 June 2016 (nCa) --- Hekmat Karzai, the deputy minister of foreign affairs of Afghanistan, together with his Turkmen counterpart, Vepa Hajiev, addressed a press conference Thursday in Ashgabat. He commented on a wide range of issues including the security of TAPI, the engagement with the Taliban and the new steps being taken to strengthen partnership … [Read more...]
Заместитель министра иностранных дел Афганистана комментирует ситуации в области безопасности по проекту ТАПИ, вовлеченность талибов и шаги по укреплению туркмено-афганского партнерства
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 3 июня 2016 (nCa) --- Хекмат Карзай, заместитель министра иностранных дел Афганистана, вместе со своим туркменским коллегой Вепа Хаджиевым выступил на пресс-конференции в четверг в Ашхабаде. Он прокомментировал широкий круг вопросов, включая безопасность ТАПИ, взаимодействие с талибами и меры, предпринимаемые в целях укрепления партнерских отношений … [Read more...]
For the Love of Horse
Tariq Saeedi and Raviliya Kadyrova Ashgabat, 25 April 2016 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan spent nearly a week eulogizing and celebrating its Ahal-Teke horse, the earliest known breed of horse in the world. An international conference on the Ahal-Teke horse and the annual session of the international Ahal-Teke horse association was held on 20 April 2016. The races including those … [Read more...]
Ради Любви к Скакунам
Тарик Саид и Равиля Кадырова Ашхабад, 25 апреля 2016 г (nCa) --- В Туркменистане прошли почти недельные торжества по случаю празднования Дня Туркменского Скакуна – Ахалтекинского коня, всемирной известной породы лошадей. 20 апреля 2016 года состоялась Международная конференция, посвященная ахалтекинским скакунам, и ежегодная сессия международной ассоциации ценителей … [Read more...]