The embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan hosted on 21 February 2020 (Friday) a reception to mark the official birthday of Emperor Naruhito. Here is the speech of Ambassador KATSUMATA Takahiko on the occasion: Salam His Excellency Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister for foreign affairs of Turkmenistan, Mr. Rashid MEREDOV, His Excellency Minister of … [Read more...]
Berdimuhamedov highlights correlation between Islam and Society in opening ceremony of mosque
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov traveled on Friday (21 February 2020) to Turkmenabat, where he led the opening ceremony of the central mosque of the Lebap province. The construction of the mosque started in 2015. The ground floor of the mosque, with 3444 square meters of space, can accommodate 3000 male worshippers. The first floor has 1609 of space. It … [Read more...]
International Road Show «Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan» is about to start in Dubai
Delegates of the International Roadshow «Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan», 2020, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan are actively registered at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights Hotel. The conference, within which the leaders of international oil companies and the government of Turkmenistan will discuss investment opportunities in … [Read more...]
Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat hosts briefing for media
The embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat hosted on Thursday (20 February 2020) a briefing for the local and foreign media. Here is the translation of the text of the speech of Ambassador Yerkebulan Sapiev: Dear representatives of the media! Ladies and Gentlemen! First of all, let me express my gratitude to all of you for participating in our event. Today's “roundtable” is … [Read more...]
Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the President of Tatarstan
Elvira Kadyrova Minister of industry and construction production of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Monday, 17 Feb, with President Rustam Minnikhanov of Tatarstan. Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Kazan with a two-day working visit (17-18 February 2020). “We are grateful to you for your interest in our country”, Minnikhanov said, thanking the Turkmen leader … [Read more...]
Visit of the Governor of Saint-Petersburg to Ashgabat
On February 12, 2020, a representative delegation of the Russian Federation headed by the Governor of Saint-Petersburg A.D.Beglov has arrived to Ashgabat. In the first half of the day on February 13, the guest was received by the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of political, economic and … [Read more...]
Визит Губернатора города Санкт-Петербург в Ашхабад
12 февраля 2020 года в Ашхабад прибыла представительная делегация Российской Федерации во главе с Губернатором города Санкт-Петербург А.Д.Бегловым. 13 февраля в первой половине дня высокий гость был принят Президентом Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили широкий спектр вопросов политического, экономического и культурно-гуманитарного … [Read more...]
Central Asian Desert Initiative (CADI) – Conservation and Sustainable Use of Turkmenistan Deserts
Shirin Karryyeva, Project Manager CADI in Turkmenistan In 2019, the regional project of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and the Michael Zukkov Foundation (Germany) launched the Central Asian Desert Initiative (CADI) - Conservation and Sustainable Use of Turkmenistan Deserts. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for … [Read more...]
US Strategy for Central Asia – A cart without horse
Tariq Saeedi They are trying to bring in a cart and they hope to use someone else’s horse. --- This is the simple, short, and correct description of the newly unveiled US Strategy for Central Asia for the period 2019-2025. This reminds us of a short fable of Mulla Nasrudin, the great Central Asian wit, whose biting sarcasm is legendary: While Nasrudin was staying in … [Read more...]
Kazan Federal University to study the problems of psychological adaptation of students from Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova The Department of pedagogical psychology at the Kazan Federal University (KFU) will launch a study on the psychological adaptation of foreign students from Central Asian countries, the Tatarstan news agency "Tatar-inform" reports. Students from five Central Asian countries - Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan - account for … [Read more...]
India-Central Asia Business Council inaugurated – Indian FM called on businesses to play greater role in economic rapprochement with Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova The inauguration meeting of the India-Central Asia Business Council took place in New Delhi on 6 February, Thursday. The event has been dated to the India-Central Asia Business Forum and organized by the Indian Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry jointly with the foreign ministry. The forum was attended President of FICCI Ms. Sangita … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Sector of Turkmenistan – Part 6
Tariq Saeedi Dovlet is from the younger generation that is revolutionizing the fruit and vegetable sector of Turkmenistan. There are many more. What is common among them is that most of them have received at least some part of their education from abroad and have had the chance to observe the best practices in the world. In fact, there are several other factors common … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Sector of Turkmenistan – Part 5
Tariq Saeedi The quality guidelines are definitely useful for the trader and buyers – they can help them make their choice based on the quality specifications determined by Dovlet and his team at Ter Onum. The farmers also benefit in the sense that they can grade their produce for better positioning in the market. However, the nature doesn’t care much about the … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Russian consultations held in the MFA of Turkmenistan
On February 4, 2020, the Turkmen-Russian consultations on security issues on the level of Deputy Foreign Ministers were held in the MFA of Turkmenistan. To attend the meeting, a representative Russian delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation O.V.Syromolotov arrived to Ashgabat. During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of … [Read more...]
В МИД Туркменистана состоялись туркмено-российские консультации
4 февраля 2020 года в МИД Туркменистана состоялись туркмено-российские консультации по вопросам безопасности на уровне заместителей министров иностранных дел. Для участия в данном заседании в Ашхабад прибыла представительная российская делегация во главе с заместителем министра иностранных дел Российской Федерации О.В. Сыромолотовым. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили ряд … [Read more...]
Turkmen businessmen preparing to enter mining and minerals downstream sector
The Turkmen businessmen are preparing to enter the mining and minerals downstream sector, reported DPM Gylyjov during the digital videoconference conducted by President Berdimuhamedov on Monday. The DPM (deputy prime minister) who holds the portfolio of trade and also supervises the Ahal province, said that the industrial development plan of Turkmenistan allows the private … [Read more...]
International Roadshow “Oil and Gas Turkmenistan” Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Dubai, UAE 24-25 February 2020
International Roadshow "Oil and Gas Turkmenistan 2020" in Dubai will commence on February 24, 2020 and it has already attracted over 200 delegates, representing 80 companies and organizations, governmental delegations and trading firms from over 20 countries of the world. Leaders from international oil companies and senior management of Turkmenistan government will discuss … [Read more...]
Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана принял участие в министерской встрече в формате «С5+1» в Ташкенте
3-го февраля 2020 года Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Р.Мередов принял участие в министерской встрече в формате «С5+1» в Ташкенте. В заседании приняли участие Государственный секретарь Соединенных Штатов Америки и министры иностранных дел Республики Казахстан, Кыргызской Республики, Республики Таджикистан, Туркменистана и Республики Узбекистан. В ходе встречи был … [Read more...]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan participated to the “С5+1” ministerial meeting in Tashkent
On February 3, 2020, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.Meredov attended the ministerial meeting in “С5+1” format held in Tashkent. The Secretary of State of the United States of America and the Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan took part in the session. A wide … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan signs documents related to TAPI pipeline and TAP energy corridor
On January 31, 2020, the successive session of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan took place. In the framework of the session, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a number of vital documents aimed at the uncovering the energy strength of the country. The Head of State signed the Decree according to which the State Concern «Türkmengaz» will … [Read more...]
Туркменистан подписывает документы, связанные с трубопроводом ТАПИ и энергетическим коридором ТАП
31 января 2020 года состоялось очередное заседание Кабинета Министров Туркменистана. В рамках заседания Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов подписал ряд важных документов, призванных раскрыть энергетическую мощь страны. Глава государства подписал Постановление, согласно которому Государственный концерн «Türkmengaz» заключит с малазийской компанией «Serba … [Read more...]
Features of proposed bicameral system in Turkmenistan announced
nCa Report Turkmenistan has stepped closer to its goal of switching to the bicameral system of parliament. The main features of the envisaged system were declared at the full meeting of the constitutional reform committee chaired by President Berdimuhamedov on Wednesday (29 January 2020). The draft law that combines the opinion of experts and suggestions from the people … [Read more...]
Tajikistan builds first tunnel for the Central Asia-China gas pipeline Line D
Elvira Kadyrova Tajikistan is completing the construction of the first tunnel on the route of the Line D under the Turkmenistan-China transnational gas pipeline. The tunnel is located on the territory of the Rudaki district in the east of the country. Totally, 42 mountain tunnels with a length of 63.3 km will be built along the 391-kilometer pipeline. According to deputy … [Read more...]
Holocaust Remembrance Day in Ashgabat
nCa Report Seventy-five years have passed since the day the Soviet troops opened the gates of Auschwitz, ending the Holocaust that had extinguished the lives of six million Jews and eleven million other people. The UN in Turkmenistan in collaboration with the embassy of Israel organized an event on 27 January 2020 to draw attention to the question whether ‘Never Again’ … [Read more...]
Embassy of India hosts reception to mark Republic Day of India
Ambassador Azar A. H. Khan of India hosted a reception on 24 January 2020 to mark the 71st Republic Day of India. Here is the speech of the ambassador on the occasion: Namaste and a very Good Evening, His Excellency Mr. Yagshygeldi Kakayev, Adviser to the President of Turkmenistan, Excellencies the Ambassadors, Dear Colleagues, Distinguished Guests, Ladies & … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan establishes Office for International Electric Power Projects
Turkmenistan has established the Office of International Electric Power Projects. The decision was taken on Thursday when President Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with DPM Charymurat Purchekov (construction, energy) and the minister for energy, Murat Artykov. The newly established authority will initially supervise the implementation of TAP500, and subsequently explore and … [Read more...]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 3
Speech by conference participants Ms. Natalya Gherman, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Central Asia, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, expressed appreciation for the initiative to organize this important conference, reflecting Turkmenistan’s deep and multifaceted cooperation with international organizations, and in … [Read more...]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 2
Speech of Berdimuhamedov The speech of President Berdimuhamedov at the conference ‘Turkmenistan and International Organizations – Cooperation for Peace and Development,’ was based on a broader context, stitching together the various dynamic aspects of neutrality. Here is the summarized translation of his speech: As an active member of international life, in order to make … [Read more...]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi In December 2020, we would potentially be looking at the roadmap for world map. Here is a bit of background – and foreground – before we return to this seemingly absurd but actually quite viable declaration. Turkmenistan is celebrating this year the 25th anniversary of permanently neutrality, a status fully endorsed by the world community. The official theme … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Israel in Turkmenistan hosts farewell reception on completion of his tenure
Ambassador Moshe Kamhi of Israel and spouse hosted a reception on Wednesday on the completion of his tenure in Turkmenistan. The ambassador that he was grateful to the government of Turkmenistan, particularly the president, the foreign minister, and the ministry of foreign affairs for his successful work in Turkmenistan. He thanked the diplomatic corps for the fraternal … [Read more...]
Посол Израиля в Туркменистане провел прощальный прием по случаю завершения своей дипмиссии
Посол Израиля Моше Камхи и его супруга провели в среду прием, посвященный завершению его пребывания в Туркменистане. Посол выразил признательность правительству Туркменистана, в частности президенту, министру иностранных дел и внешнеполитическому ведомству за успешную деятельность в Туркменистане. Он поблагодарил дипломатический корпус за братскую атмосферу, которая … [Read more...]
International Roadshow “Oil and Gas Turkmenistan” in Dubai
International Roadshow "Oil and Gas Turkmenistan" Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Dubai, UAE 24-25 February 2020 SC “Turkmengas”, SC “Turkmennebit” and SC “Turkmengeology” in partnership with Turkmen Forum are launching a new series of International Roadshows "Oil and Gas Turkmenistan" on 24-25 February, 2020 in Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Dubai, UAE. The … [Read more...]
Turkey, Turkmenistan may sign some important agreements in 2020: Kapucu
Turkey and Turkmenistan may sign some important agreements in the first half of 2020, said Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu of Turkey in an exclusive conversation with nCa on Thursday (26 December 2019). The ambassador, who has completed his tenure in Turkmenistan and will return to Ankara within the next few days said that considerable work was done during this year to align the … [Read more...]
Chinese embassy in Ashgabat and NGO Yenme host New Year party for children with disabilities
nCa News and Commentary The embassy of China in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the NGO Yenme, hosted on Wednesday (25 December 2019) a New Year party for the children with disabilities. A large number of children with disabilities, accompanied by their caregivers attended the event. The children and the volunteers presented New-Year-themed songs and dances. The … [Read more...]
CEO of Haldor Topsoe handed over President of Turkmenistan award certificates of the world’s first GTG plant
The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov met today CEO and President of the Danish company Haldor Topsoe met today Bjerne S. Clausen. He handed over to the Turkmen leader the certificates on awarding the GTG plant, inaugurated in the Akhal province in June 2019, the prestigious international award “2019 IChemE” by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (Great … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkey hosts farewell reception on completion of his tenure in Turkmenistan
Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu, who has completed his tenure in Turkmenistan, hosted a farewell reception on Friday (20 December 2019) at his residence. Ambassador Alexander Blokhin of Russia, who acts as the dean of the diplomatic corps, praised the dynamic role of Ambassador Kapucu in the diplomatic community and his sincere cooperation under all circumstances. The deputy … [Read more...]
Establishing Office of Ombudsman, Experience, Pitfalls and Lessons Learned
Nazik Avlyakulova 18 Dec 2019 George Tugushi, UNDP international expert on human rights UNDP: Tell us about your career as a human rights lawyer/expert/activist/professional Mr. Tugushi: I got actively involved in the human rights work in 2004 when I returned back home from Sweden after accomplishing my studies in international human rights law in Lund University. … [Read more...]
People with unlimited abilities
Nazik Avlyakulova 03 Dec 2019 What do you know about people with disabilities? How do they live? Where do they work? How do they spend time? What do you think about the lives of people who are different from you? “People with unlimited abilities” project is a contribution to the fight against social stigma against people with disabilities. The goal of each story is … [Read more...]
UN and Turkmenistan signed joint program on improving social protection
Today, on December 16, 2019, the signing ceremony of the joint program with the UN under the title: "Improving the social protection system by introducing inclusive quality social services at the local level" took place. From the Turkmen side, the document was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov. On behalf of the UN, the document was signed by the … [Read more...]
Türkmenistanyň DIM-nde BMG bilen bilelikdäki maksatnama gol çekişlik dabarasy geçirildi
Şu gün, 2019-njy ýylyň 16-njy dekabrynda “Ýerli derejede hemmetaraplaýyn ýokary hilli durmuş hyzmatlaryny girizmek arkaly durmuş goraglylygy ulgamyny kämilleşdirmek” atly BMG bilen bilelikdäki maksatnama gol çekişlik dabarasy geçirildi. Türkmen tarapyndan resminama Daşary işler ministri Raşid Meredow gol çekdi. BMG tarapyndan agzalan resminama BMG-niň Türkmenistandaky … [Read more...]
Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat organizes annual briefing for diplomats and media
The annual briefing by the embassy of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat for the diplomats and the media was held on 13 December 2019. Ambassador Yerkebulan Sapiyev of Kazakhstan gave a comprehensive briefing, tightly packed with facts and figures. Here is the complete text: Your Excellences! Dear representatives of media! Dear colleagues! Ladies and Gentlemen! At the beginning … [Read more...]
Jennet is the face of creative Turkmenistan – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi If anyone is to blame, it is this duo – Elena and Hugh. As if Elena was not enough, Hugh appeared out of the blue and started stirring the pot even more vigorously. Totally a nightmare. What is more, it will get even worse. Last year it was just the Christmas Bazaar and this year we are already looking at the whole question of creative economy. Where … [Read more...]
National Day of UAE celebrated in Ashgabat
The embassy of the United Arab Emirates hosted a celebration on Monday (2 December 2019) to mark the 48th anniversary of the National Day of UAE. Ambassador Hassan Abdullah Al-Adhab gave a short presentation and briefing on the history of the UAE, the progress made since the formation of the Emirates, and the EXPO-202 that would be hosted by UAE next year. During the … [Read more...]
Summit of the heads of Central Asian states in Tashkent initiates comprehensive regional integration
Elvira Kadyrova On 29 November 2019, the second Consultative meeting of the heads of Central Asian States was held in Tashkent. The summit was attended by: President Shavkat Mirziyoyevof Uzbekistan First President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev President Sooronbay Jeenbekov of Kyrgyzstan President Emomali Rahmonof Tajikistan President Gurbanguly … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Sector of Turkmenistan – Part 4
Tariq Saeedi In addition to the standardization guide, another area where Ter Onum has done pioneering work is the identification of the links in the supply chain, from the farmer to the consumer. According to the study carried out by Dovlet and his team at Ter Onum, there are seven links in the supply chain: Farm, or greenhouse, or garden etc. Transportation from … [Read more...]
2020 could be a pivotal year for Turkmenistan – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The textile sector was mentioned in the first part of this series because it is poised for an impressive take off next year. However, there are many other areas that are in the queue. For instance, there is the cement production. Turkmenistan has four cement plants with total annual capacity of 4 million tons: Beherden (Ahal) cement plant – 1 million … [Read more...]
Roundtable dedicated to the freedom of religion issues held in Ashgabat
On November 25, 2019, a round table dedicated to the freedom of religionissues in Turkmenistan was held in the Institute of State, Law and Democracy. TheOmbudspersonofTurkmenistan, the representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Institute of State, Law and Democracy, the Department of the Cabinet of … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде прошел круглый стол, посвященныйвопросам свободы религии
25 ноября 2019 года в Институтегосударства, права и демократии состоялся круглый стол,посвященный вопросам свободы религиии вероисповедания в Туркменистане. Во встрече приняли участие Омбудсмен Туркменистана, представители министерств иностранных дел, внутренних дел, юстиции (адалат)Туркменистана, Институтагосударства, права и демократии, отдела по делам религии при … [Read more...]
Aşgabatda din azatlygy meselelerine bagyşlanan tegelek stol geçirildi
2019-njy ýylyň 25-nji noýabrynda Döwlet, hukuk we demokratiýa institutynda Türkmenistanda din we din azatlygy meselelerine bagyşlanan tegelek stol geçirildi. Çärä Türkmenistanyň Adalatçysy, Türkmenistanyň Daşary işler, Içeri işler, Adalat ministrliklerinden, Döwlet, hukuk we demokratiýa institutyndan wekiller, Türkmenistanyň Ministrler Kabinetiniň ýanyndaky dini meseleler … [Read more...]
2020 could be a pivotal year for Turkmenistan – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi 2020 is quite likely to be a pivotal year for Turkmenistan in so many different ways. Is it a bold statement? --- Yes. Is it based on facts? --- Yes. Does it trigger skepticism? --- You bet it does. Before unboxing this statement, let’s create the base for this assertion: Turkmenistan keeps a macro picture in mind and designs micro components to fit … [Read more...]