On May 22, 2020, a briefing was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international health initiatives. The briefing, which became a regular venue for a comprehensive exchange of views on pressing issues in the field of health, was attended by heads and representatives of the Ministries of Foreign … [Read more...]
В здании МИД состоялся брифинг, посвященный реализации международных инициатив Туркменистана в сфере здравоохранения
22 мая 2020 года в здании Министерства иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся брифинг, посвященный реализации международных инициатив Туркменистана в сфере здравоохранения. В брифинге, который стал регулярным местом для всестороннего обмена мнениями по насущным вопросам в сфере здравоохранения, приняли участие руководители и представители министерств иностранных дел, … [Read more...]
Interview – Ambassador Sun Weidong of China
Here is the text of an interview with the ambassador of China in Turkmenistan, Sun Weidong: - Mr. Ambassador, according to foreign media reports, the coronavirus outbreak in China has declined. How did the Chinese people achieve this result in a short time? Could you please tell our readers about the current situation regarding the spread of this dangerous virus in your … [Read more...]
TURKMENISTAN ON THE WAY TO JOINING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION AS AN OBSERVER
On May 15, 2020, a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat. During the session, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a Resolution “On the entry of Turkmenistan to the World Trade Organization as an observer.” In accordance with the Document, immediately today, the Turkmen side sent the application letter on the … [Read more...]
ТУРКМЕНИСТАН НА ПУТИ ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИЯ К ВСЕМИРНОЙ ТОРГОВОЙ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ В КАЧЕСТВЕ НАБЛЮДАТЕЛЯ
15 мая 2020 года в Ашхабаде состоялось очередное заседание Кабинета Министров Туркменистана. В ходе совещания Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов подписал Постановление «О присоединении Туркменистана к Всемирной торговой организации в качестве наблюдателя». В соответствии с документом, сегодня же туркменская сторона направила письмо-заявку на вступление во … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan launches new railway service between Turkmenistan and China
Elvira Kadyrova Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) has launched container rail shipments between China and Turkmenistan. The first train, consisting of 44 forty-foot containers loaded with general cargo, has left from Jinannan rail station (Shandong province). The train will travel via the Kazakh border crossings of Khorgos, Altynkol and Bolashak (border with Turkmenistan) and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan calls for international cooperation against Covid-19; ready to receive WHO mission
At a briefing held at the foreign office on Friday (8 May 2020), DPM Meredov called for international cooperation in the healthcare sector in general and against Covid-19 in particular. He also expressed readiness to receive the WHO mission for independent evaluation of the situation in Turkmenistan. Here are the main points of his remarks: Covid-19 is a global challenge … [Read more...]
Online summit of NAM Contact Group in response to Covid-19
The summit-level meeting of NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) Contact Group in response to Covid-19 was held through the video link on Monday, 4 May 2020. The meeting was initiated by President Aliyev of Azerbaijan. The theme of the meeting was ‘United against COVID-19.’ Azerbaijan is the current chair of NAM for the period 2019-2022. The participants included the heads of … [Read more...]
Traffic on the Kazakhstan-Iran-Turkmenistan railway slightly declined, but still unaffected by coronavirus restrictions
Elvira Kadyrova In a view of coronavirus pandemic and forced restrictions taken in the transport sector by countries, cargo traffic along one of the most important transport routes in Central Asia namely the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway has slightly decreased. Thus, the performance data for Q1 2020 says near 273 thousand tons of various cargoes were transported … [Read more...]
IMPORTANCE OF TURKMENISTAN’S PERMANENT NEUTRALITY DISCUSSED AT INTERNATIONAL MEDIA FORUM IN THE FORM OF A VIDEO CONFERENCE
Today, on April 17, 2020, an International Media Forum was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in the form of a video conference dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. The media forum was attended by heads and representatives of several ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, members of the faculty … [Read more...]
ЗНАЧИМОСТЬ ПОСТОЯННОГО НЕЙТРАЛИТЕТА ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА ОБСУЖДЕНА НА МЕЖДУНАРОДНОМ МЕДИА-ФОРУМЕ В ФОРМАТЕ ВИДЕОКОНФЕРЕНЦИИ
Сегодня, 17 апреля 2020 года в здании Министерства иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся международный медиа-форум в формате видеоконференции, посвященный 25-летию постоянного Нейтралитета Туркменистана. В работе медиа-форума приняли участие руководители и представители ряда министерств и ведомств Туркменистана, члены профессорско-преподавательского состава ряда … [Read more...]
Covid-19: The midstream challenge and some good tactics from Turkmenistan
Tariq Saeedi We are in the midstream – this strain of coronavirus is still wreaking havoc around the globe even though there are some encouraging signs here and there. No one is to blame if the world doesn’t have a coherent strategy, a reliable roadmap, or a truly global leadership. We are learning as we struggle with this amorphous challenge. Furthermore, any attempt to … [Read more...]
Power of music – connecting minds and hearts amid coronavirus disaster
Elvira Kadyrova Musicians from various parts of the world have united in joint musical message #StayHome when the Covid-19 devastates spontaneously the humankind, and one of the way to stay alive is self-isolation. 19 musicians, including cellists, clarinet players, saxophonists, violinists from the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Turkmenistan, Belarus, … [Read more...]
New personal hygiene products launched in Turkmenistan
Some private companies in Turkmenistan have launched new products, giving the consumers more choice to bolster their personal hygiene regime. There are no reported cases of Covid-19 in Turkmenistan and the new products are part of the national resolve to prevent the coronavirus from making any inroads in the country. Shatumar, the market leader in the hygiene and … [Read more...]
They asked: Why? – Here is the answer.
Tariq Saeedi Covid-19 is a global challenge, a threat to the entire mankind. In a logical world, this should have catalyzed and cemented the unity among the people and the nations. Nevertheless, we are living in an illogical world. For example, some media outlets are questioning: Why are there no reported cases of Covid-19 in Turkmenistan? These are the same media … [Read more...]
PRESS RELEASE
In recent days, information about the multimillion economic assistance on the part of the United States of America during the period of 20 years has appeared in a number of international mass media. The Turkmen side declares that this information is untrue and underlines that the economic cooperation between Turkmenistan and the USA is implemented on the basis of mutual … [Read more...]
СООБЩЕНИЕ ДЛЯ СРЕДСТВ МАССОВОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ
В последние дни в некоторых международных средствах массовой информации появились сообщения о выделении в течение 20 лет со стороны Соединённых Штатов Америки многомиллионной экономической помощи. Туркменская сторона заявляет, что эти сведения являются недостоверными и подчёркивает, что экономическое сотрудничество между Туркменистаном и США осуществляется на основе … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan plans revitalization of economy in post-Covid-19 scenario – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The concept of strategic self reliance of Turkmenistan includes uninterrupted, locally sustainable self sufficiency in the following: Staples including wheat and rice, and their value added products such as wheat flour, bread, etc. Fruit and vegetables Edible oil, mainly cooking oil Meat and meat products Poultry and eggs, and their value added … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan plans revitalization of economy in post-Covid-19 scenario – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi Even though Covid-19 has not entered the territories of some countries, its ability to cause economic damage is colossal and global. Coronavirus, the seed of the pandemic, and coronavirus, the smasher of economies are two different things. Turkmenistan, fully heedful of this sobering fact, has started planning to repair the potential damage to its economy. … [Read more...]
For foreign partners of Turkmenistan in hydrocarbon sector – time to push the horizon – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The government of Turkmenistan frequently mentions the need for diversification in its policy statements. What is the concept of diversification from the point of view of Turkmenistan? From time to time we have spoken to different senior officials in Turkmenistan about their idea of diversification. Here is what we have learned: There are four main … [Read more...]
Для зарубежных партнеров Туркменистана в углеводородном секторе – время раздвинуть горизонты сотрудничества – Часть 2
Тарик Саиди Правительство Туркменистана часто упоминает о необходимости диверсификации в своих политических заявлениях. Что такое концепция диверсификации с точки зрения Туркменистана? Время от времени мы беседовали с различными высокопоставленными чиновниками в Туркменистане об их идее диверсификации. Вот что нам удалось узнать: Туркменистане выделяет четыре … [Read more...]
For foreign partners of Turkmenistan in hydrocarbon sector – time to push the horizon – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi It is an enormous opportunity, worth very serious consideration. The scope is vast, possibilities endless. On Thursday (26 March 2020), President Berdimuhamedov said during the cabinet meeting that he conducted through the digital video link that there was the need to “diversify partnership with foreign companies operating in Turkmenistan.” Addressing DPM … [Read more...]
A friend is in need . . .
Sun Weidong, Ambassador of China in Turkmenistan Currently, COVID-19 coronavirus is spreading in many countries and regions of the world; its prevention and control have become an important task of the international community. After the outbreak, under the personal leadership of President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government has taken comprehensive and thorough preventive and … [Read more...]
From president to kindergartners, Turkmenistan easing into Corovid-19 prevention lifestyle
Tariq Saeedi It sprints silently, transfers swiftly – One of the frightening features of Covid-19 is the speed at which it can travel. We know a lot about this strain of coronavirus today compared to what we knew at the start of this year. And yet, we know very little. For instance, we know that there is about 95% similarity between Corovid-19 and SARS, and that is why … [Read more...]
TURKMEN-TURKISH COMMERCIAL BANK (TTCB)
Kazım Gündoğar, General Manager, Turkmen Turkish Commercial Bank Turkmen-Turkish Commercial Bank was established (licenced) 27 years ago on 31 March, 1993 in accordance with the Intergovernmental Memorandum signed between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey on 02 May, 1992 as the first joint stock bank in Turkmenistan with foreign investment and started operations on 21 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan imposes additional measures to prevent Covid-19
Elvira Kadyrova Even though no coronavirus cases have been reported in Turkmenistan, the country is systematically stepping up its efforts to prevent the introduction of Covid-19 inside its borders. The traffic police check points have been established around the major population centres including the capital Ashgabat. The body temperature is measured through infrared … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to buy emergency medical helicopters from Tatarstan
The Agency "Türkmenhowaýollary" (Turkmen Airlines) will make contracts with the Public joint stock company "Kazan helicopter plant" (Tatarstan, Russia) for the purchase of emergency medical helicopters. The deal provides for the purchase of helicopters of two models "Mi-17-1W"and "ANSAT". The Russian ANSAT helicopter is designed to ensure solutions for air ambulance. The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan provides humanitarian aid to brotherly Iran
Being committed to native traditions of good-neighborliness and high humane values, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed an Order, according to which humanitarian aid consisting of essential goods, including the medical tools were donated to the Islamic Republic of Iran due to the increase of cases of acute respiratory diseases evoked by the coronavirus on … [Read more...]
Туркменистан оказывает гуманитарную помощь братскому Ирану
Будучи приверженным исконным традициям добрососедства и высоким гуманным ценностям, Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов подписал распоряжение, в соответствии с которым, Исламской Республике Иран была передана гуманитарная помощь, состоящая из необходимых принадлежностей, включая медицинские, в связи с увеличением случаев острых респираторных заболеваний, вызванных … [Read more...]
Presidents of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan vow joint efforts to deal with Covid-19
Elvira Kadyrova President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan had separate telephone talks with President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President of Kazakhstan Kasym Zhomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on 18 March, Wednesday. Along with regional policy issues and mutual congratulations on the upcoming Novruz holiday, the spread of coronavirus took an important place … [Read more...]
Showcase – Private Sector of Turkmenistan – Exhibition and Conference
nCa Report The exhibition and conference showcasing the achievements of the private sector of Turkmenistan started Tuesday (17 March 2020) in Ashgabat. The two-day event is timed to coincide with the 12th anniversary of the formation of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, a bridge organization connecting the private sector and the government … [Read more...]
Coronavirus – Life must go on . . . with caution . . .
Tariq Saeedi It would have been perfectly understandable and fully acceptable to make any of the two choices – 1. To hold the event through the video link; or 2. To exchange the signed documents through the courier service and make an announcement through the media. Turkmenistan went ahead and hosted the event in a physical setting – with plenty of caution. The … [Read more...]
UN, Turkmenistan sign cooperation programme for 2021-2025
nCa Report The UN and Turkmenistan signed cooperation programme for the period 2021-2025 on Saturday (14 March 2020) in Ashgabat. This is the fourth such programme. – It is long haul but satisfying. Great headway has been made over the years. As DPM Meredov said in his opening remarks, the programme that starts next year will be people-centred and help propel some key … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and the United Nations committed to long-term cooperation
On March 14, 2020, the presentation of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between the Government of Turkmenistan and the United Nations for 2021-2025 was held in the hotel “Yildiz.” The given document is aimed to promote further collaboration between Turkmenistan and the UN in different areas, including the maintenance of economic stability and growth, … [Read more...]
Туркменистан и ООН привержены долгосрочному сотрудничеству
14 марта 2020 года в отеле «Йылдыз» состоялась презентация Рамочной программы сотрудничества в области устойчивого развития между Правительством Туркменистана и Организацией Объединенных Наций на 2021-2025 годы. Данный документ призван способствовать дальнейшему взаимодействию между Туркменистаном и ООН по различным направлениям, включая поддержание … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan Partnership Acquires Additional Features
nCa Commentary by Tariq Saeedi Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are strategic partners since August 2017. Some additional, powerful features were added to the partnership on 11 March 2020 when President Berdimuhamedov visited Azerbaijan. After the summit talks held in Baku, the presidents of the two countries issued a joint statement. In addition, seventeen bilateral documents … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Volgograd expand cooperation in the field of higher education
Elvira Kadyrova The Consul of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation Atadurdy Bayramov has paid a working visit to Volgograd, Russian city, located in southeastern part of the country. During meetings with the headship of Volgograd higher educational institutions, the sides have laid down steps for widening cooperation between the leading universities of Turkmenistan and this … [Read more...]
Briefing at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On the 5th of March 2020, the successive briefing in participation of the heads and representatives of the diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs V.Hajiyev and the Minister of Healthcare and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan N.Amannepesov … [Read more...]
Брифинг в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана
5 марта 2020 года в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся очередной брифинг с участием глав и представителей дипломатических миссий и международных организаций, аккредитованных в Туркменистане. В ходе брифинга по мерам, предпринимаемым в Туркменистане для предотвращения проникновения в страну особо опасных инфекционных заболеваний, в частности коронавируса … [Read more...]
Ministry of healthcare and medical industry of Turkmenistan issues guidelines for protection against coronavirus
The ministry of healthcare and medical industry of Turkmenistan has issued the guidelines endorsed by the WHO for protection against the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) and seasonal acute respiratory infections: Follow food safety regulations. Use different cutting boards and knives for raw meat and prepared food; Meat and eggs should be thoroughly cooked; Wash your … [Read more...]
Минздрав Туркменистана выпустил рекомендации по защите от коронавируса
Министерство здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана выпустило одобренные ВОЗ рекомендации по профилактике заболеваний коронавирусом (Covid-19) и сезонными острыми респираторными инфекциями: Соблюдайте правила безопасности пищевых продуктов. Используйте разные разделочные доски и ножи для сырого мяса и готовой пищи; мясо и яйца тщательной термической … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде прошел Туркмено-афганский бизнес-форум
27 февраля 2020 года в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся Туркмено-афганский бизнес-форум. С туркменской стороны в форуме приняли участие руководители и представители ряда министерств и ведомств страны, включая Союз промышленников и предпринимателей, а также Торгово-промышленную палату. Среди участников представительной делегации Афганистана, специалисты … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Afghan Business Forum held in Ashgabat
On the 27th of February 2020, Turkmen-Afghan Business Forum was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. From the Turkmen side, the heads and representatives of a number of ministries and agencies of the country, including the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry participated to the Forum. Among the participants … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan takes comprehensive measures to prevent Coronavirus
nCa Report As coronavirus (Covid-19) threatens to become a pandemic, Turkmenistan has introduced comprehensive measures to prevent its borders and population. President Berdimuhamedov had a meeting on Tuesday with DPM Agamuradov (education, science, healthcare, sports, tourism) and minister of healthcare and medical industry Amannepesov to discuss the steps being taken … [Read more...]
Defence attaché of Russia hosts reception to mark Defender of the Fatherland Day
Colonel E V Vasiliev, the defence attaché of Russia, hosted a reception on Tuesday to mark the Defender of the Fatherland Day. The day is celebrated in Russia, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan to show respect to the people who play any role in the defence of the country, whether in the military or as civilians. Here is the speech of Colonel … [Read more...]
The results of the oil and gas roadshow of Turkmenistan in Dubai are summed up
On the second day of the international conference «Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan» dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan, two more sessions on investment in the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan were actively held. In their speeches, representatives of SC «Turkmengas», TCOR and NaPeCo revealed the potential of cooperation of the … [Read more...]
The first meetings were held at OGT 2020 in Dubai
The working sessions of the first day of the international roadshow were devoted to the prospects of development of the gas chemical and oil refining industry of Turkmenistan, industrialization, as well as development of the offshore blocks of the Turkmen shelf of the Caspian Sea and attraction of investments. Managers and leading specialists of the oil and gas sector of … [Read more...]
TAPI Road Show in Dubai: OGT 2020 is declared open
The official opening ceremony of the international conference «TAPI - the Pipeline for Peace and Cooperation» and the roadshow «Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan» took place in the conference hall «Al Maha» of the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights Hotel. Yagshigeldy Kakaev, Advisor to the President of Turkmenistan on Oil and Gas Issues, addressed the delegates with a welcoming … [Read more...]
Afghanistan – At the threshold of lasting peace, or brink of insane violence?
Tariq Saeedi After more than 18 months of off-again, on-again negotiations, the Taliban and the USA could possibly sign the peace accord on 29 February 2020. Although the terms of the deal have not been made public officially, it is possible to guess some of the details based on the information from the various Taliban sources: There will be 7 days of peace from 22 to … [Read more...]
In Ashgabat the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan held “Ikebana workshop” and “Sado and Kimono demonstration”
In Ashgabat, The Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan held the culture events to introduce Ikebana, Sado and Kimono, which are Japanese traditional culture, with Ms. YAMADA Midori, who makes efforts in promote and spread Japanese traditional cultures in Russia and CIS, and Ms. DAVIDENKO Galina, who is her disciple and Russian leading expert on Japanese traditional cultures. Ms. … [Read more...]