Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 5 April 2013 (nCa) --- The debate on dual nationality between Turkmenistan and Russia has been simmering for years. There are indications now that the question could be capped one way or the other in the near future. The jagged edges of the issue suggest that Russia treats the question of dual nationality as a political lever. The humanitarian aspect … [Read more...]
The Question of Turkmen-Russian Dual Nationality
Jennet Nazarova Ashgabat, 31 March 2013 (nCa) --- The history of the Turkmen-Russian relations has always been based on trust, mutual respect and equality. Turkmenistan has always and everywhere held and continues to adhere to these principles, both with Russia and with the rest of the international community. Our ancestors carried along on their shoulders all the hardships … [Read more...]
Туркменистан России двойное гражданство вопрос
Дженнет Назарова Ashgabat, 31 March 2013 (nCa) --- История развития туркмено-русских отношений всегда основывалась на доверии, взаимоуважении и равенстве сторон. Туркменистан всегда и повсеместно придерживался и продолжает придерживаться этих принципов, как с Россией, так и с остальными членами международного сообщества. Наши предки вместе пронесли на своих плечах все … [Read more...]
Polimeks gold case and things much larger
This article was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Polimeks gold case and things much larger Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 26 Mar—The Turkish media reported last month that on 22 February a consignment of gold, destined to be carried by a Turkmenistan Airlines aircraft to Ashgabat was … [Read more...]
Золотой разбирательство с компанией «Полимекс» и другое
This article was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Золотой разбирательство с компанией «Полимекс» и другое Тарик Саиди Ашгабат, 26 марта 2013 (nCa) —Турецкие СМИ сообщили о перехвате 22 февраля самолета Туркменских авиалиний, который должен был перевезти в Ашгабат крупную партию … [Read more...]
Trilateral summit endorses regional railway project
This report was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Trilateral summit endorses regional railway project nCa Report Ashgabat, 21 March 2013 (nCa) --- The presidents of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan met Wednesday (20 Mar) in Ashgabat for a trilateral summit. There was just one point on … [Read more...]
Трехсторонний саммит поддержал проект регионального железнодорожного коридора
This report was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Трехсторонний саммит поддержал проект регионального железнодорожного коридора Доклад nCa Ашгабат, 21 марта 2013 года (nCa) --- Президенты Туркменистана, Афганистана и Таджикистана встретились в среду (20 марта) в Ашгабаде для участия в … [Read more...]
Collective political will of participants bolsters TAPI
This report was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Collective political will of participants bolsters TAPI Ashgabat, 22 March 2013 (nCa) --- The presidents of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, in separate statements on 20 March, expressed strong support for TAPI, the pipeline project that … [Read more...]
Коллективная политическая воля участников ТАПИ укрепляет проект
This report was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Коллективная политическая воля участников ТАПИ укрепляет проект Ашгабат, 22 марта 2013 года (nCa) --- Президенты Туркменистана, Афганистана и Пакистана, в отдельных заявлениях 20 марта выразили решительную поддержку проекту газопровода ТАПИ, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Going places in 2013?
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 16 January 2013 (nCa) --- When taken together, the speech of President Berdymuhamedov at the expanded cabinet meeting on 11 January and his address to the joint session of the parliament on 14 January give a fairly clear picture of where Turkmenistan plans to go in 2013. What is somewhat fuzzy is the path that must be followed to go there. The … [Read more...]
Berdymuhamedov addresses parliament
Ashgabat, 15 January 2013 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov addressed Monday a joint session of the parliament and the government [full cabinet plus national security council]. We are producing here the complete translation of his speech, with some passages edited slightly for clarity: Dear deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan! It has become a tradition for us to meet … [Read more...]
Speech of President Berdymuhamedov at cabinet meeting on 11 January 2013
nCa Report Ashgabat, 14 January 2013 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov delivered a keynote address to a gathering of the top officials on Friday (11 Jan). This is a traditional annual event where the president sums up the achievements of the past year and outlines the plans for the starting year. Here is the slightly summarized and paraphrased translation: Dear members … [Read more...]
Нейтралитет и Превентивная Дипломатия
Ашгабат, 12 декабря 2012 (nCa) --- Во вторник в Туркменистане прошла конференция, посвященная нейтралитету и превентивной дипломатии. Конференция была приурочена 17-ой годовщине обретения Туркменистаном статуса постоянного нейтралитета и 5-ой годовщине открытия в Ашгабаде Регионального Центра ООН по превентивной дипломатии в Центральной Азии. Тема конференции: Нейтралитет … [Read more...]
Neutrality and Preventive Diplomacy
Ashgabat, 12 December 2012 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan hosted Tuesday an international conference on neutrality and preventive diplomacy. It was timed to coincide with the 17th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s attainment of the status of a permanently neutral country and the 5th anniversary of establishment of the UN Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia, based in … [Read more...]
Основные моменты визита Президента Таджикистана в Туркменистан
Анализ nCa Ашгабат, 28 августа 2012 (nCa — Президент Таджикистана Эмомали Рахмон посетил Туркменистан 22-24 августа 2012 года. Это был очень важный визит, с тяжело нагруженно повесткой дня. В самом деле, «тяжело нагруженный» является точным описанием в данном случае, в результате чего в уме возникает образ тяжело нагруженного судна, лишь менее половины которого видна … [Read more...]
Landmark visit of Tajik president to Turkmenistan
nCa Analysis Ashgabat, 27 August 2012 (nCa) --- President Emomali Rahmon visited Turkmenistan, 22-24 August 2012. It was an important visit, built around a heavily laden agenda. In fact, ‘heavily laden’ is an apt description in this case, bringing to mind the image of a heavily laden ship, only less than half of which is visible to the eye. The summit talks between the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Information on women’s prison, juvenile detention centre, other matters
Ashgabat, 7 August 2012 (nCa) — The foreign ministry of Turkmenistan arranged Monday a briefing for the local and foreign media. The purpose was to acquaint the journalists with the contents of the legislative bills and resolutions recently passed by the parliament of Turkmenistan. Senior officials (deputy ministers, heads of department) from the parliament, the foreign … [Read more...]
Туркменистан: информация о тюрьмах женщин, несовершеннолетних СИЗО, другие вопросы
Ашгабат, 7 августа 2012 (nCa) — Министерство иностранных дел Туркменистана провело в понедельник брифинг для местных и зарубежных СМИ. Целью брифинга стало ознакомление журналистов с содержанием законопроектов и постановлений, принятых парламентом Туркменистана в ходе недавней сессии. В ходе брифинга с докладами выступили высокопоставленные должностные лица … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Case for using intellectual property to increase GDP
What we are presenting here is not just an article; it is a key that can unlock the door to prosperity in the entire Central Asia region. We are grateful to Dr. Hanno Schaumburg and Dr. Peter Fearon for this. Ed. Introduction Prof. em. Dr. Hanno Schaumburg, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany h.schaumburg@tu-harburg.de In his remarkable presentation on June 13, 2012, … [Read more...]
A small feud with BP
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 30 July 2012 (nCa) --- BP conducted a presentation in Ashgabat on 16 July 2012 in connection with the launching of the latest edition of its Statistical Review. This proved to be an opportunity to confront BP on its duplicitous practices. This is the first time that the BP Statistical Review acknowledges a figure that is closer to the actual gas … [Read more...]
4-й Инвестиционный Форум Туркменистана
4-й Инвестиционный Форум Туркменистана организован Торгово-промышленной палатой Туркменистана и компанией SummitTradeEventsLtd (Великобритания). Это мероприятие инициировано Президентом Туркменистана в 2009 году и проводится при поддержке правительства Туркменистана и Кабинета Министров. Форум состоится 17-19 октября 2012 года в бизнес - центре «Мизан» в Ашхабаде, … [Read more...]
4th Turkmenistan Investment Forum
4th Turkmenistan Investment Forum is organised by Chamber of Commerce of Turkmenistan and Summit Trade Events Ltd (UK). This event is initiated by the President of Turkmenistan in 2009 and supported by the government of Turkmenistan and the Cabinet of Ministers. Forum will take place on 17-19 October 2012 at Mizan Conference Centre in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The aim of the … [Read more...]
Eurozone crisis impact spreads further east
EBRD softens forecasts further as Russia revised down The negative impact of the eurozone crisis on emerging Europe is spreading further east as lower global demand is feeding through to lower commodity prices and generally lower risk appetite. These are now having a negative impact, particularly on Russia, according to the EBRD’s latest economic outlook. The EBRD’s … [Read more...]
Центральноазиатская конференция – описание слона по частям
Тарик Саииди Ашгабат, 7 июля 2012 (nCa) --- В четверг в Ашгабаде началась двухдневная 14-я Центральноазиатская конференция СМИ, организованная ОБСЕ и Министерством иностранных дел Туркменистана. Тема конференции - «От традиционных к онлайновым медиа: передовая практика и перспективы». Основной вопрос повестки первого дня конференции состоял в том, что Интернет и … [Read more...]
Central Asia Media Conference – Partial description of elephant
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 6 July 2012 (nCa) --- The two-day 14th Central Asia Media Conference, organized by the OSCE and the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan, started Thursday in Ashgabat. The theme of the conference is – ‘From traditional to online media: best practices and perspectives.’ The lead concept on the first day of the conference was that online and social media … [Read more...]
3rd Turkmenistan Gas Congress Post show report – TGC 2012
Avaza welcomed the leading world oil & gas community at the 3rd Turkmenistan Gas Congress 2012, 23-24 May The 3rd Turkmenistan International Gas Congress was held on the 23rd -24th of May in “Avaza” the National Tourism zone on the Turkmenistan Caspian Sea coast. The congress attracted about 500 delegates, representing over 150 organisations from 32 countries. Among … [Read more...]
Pakistan fully committed to both Turkmenistan and Iran gas pipelines
Ashgabat, 13 May 2012 (nCa) --- Pakistan is fully committed to both Turkmenistan and Iran gas pipeline projects, said Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan, the minister of state for foreign affairs of Pakistan in an exclusive conversation Saturday with nCa in Ashgabat. This dispels the impression that Pakistan could be pursuing an either-or approach on its major gas import … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Ha-Ha Crowd
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 9 April 2012 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan, a desert nation, has built an ice hockey stadium – hilarious. The president of Turkmenistan showed his horse riding skills in a public show – ridiculous. He took part in car races – outlandish. The ignoramus Ha-Ha crowd, previously known as mainstream media, is laughing its silly head off and we offer our sincere … [Read more...]
Туркменистан и Комиссия ООН по Правам Человека: Взаимное разочарование
Анализ nCa Ashgabat, 2 April 2012 (nCa) --- Туркменистан предстал перед Комиссией ООН по правам человека в Нью-Йорке 15-16 марта 2012 года. Цель состояла в том, чтобы рассмотреть вопрос о соблюдении в стране обязательств по Международному пакту о гражданских и политических правах, к которому страна присоединилась в 1997 году. Из вопросов и ответов на них было очевидно, что … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UN Human Rights Committee: Mutual Frustration
nCa Analysis Ashgabat, 23 March 2012 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan appeared before the UN Human Rights Committee in New York, 15-16 March 2012. The purpose was to review the country’s compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which it acceded in 1997. Looking at the questions and their answers, it was obviously an exercise in mutual … [Read more...]
Nowruz: The soul of Central Asia culture
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 22 March 2012 (nCa) --- The countrywide celebration of Nowruz, the spring festival, started 21 March in Turkmenistan. The main event was held at the foothills of Kopetdag Mountain, some 45 km east of Ashgabat. It was a great privilege for the foreign diplomats and journalists to get invited to this unique national festivity. Being there was an … [Read more...]
The Regional Perspective: Japan as role model for Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 14 March 2012 (nCa) --- The Japanese embassy in Turkmenistan hosted Tuesday a solemn and majestic event to mark the first anniversary of the triple disaster that struck Japan in March 2011. Mitsuru Horiguchi, the charge d’affaires of Japan in Ashgabat, said that it was the first time in the history of mankind that three major calamities struck a … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day: Prism Effect in Turkmenistan
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 9 March 2012 (nCa) --- Matriarchy is well entrenched in the world already but the women are very kind; they don’t shove this fact in our face. It will break our hearts. Take the example of our home where I am a minority of one against my wife and my daughter. They are the government and I am the people. Our grandson is still too small to be of any … [Read more...]
Tender notices in Turkmenistan: Rising preference for local currency deals
nCa Report Ashgabat, 5 March 2012 (nCa) --- Some tender notices recently published by the print media of Turkmenistan indicate the marked shift for purchases in local currency instead of dollar or Euro. For instance: The state bank for foreign economic relations announced tenders for purchase of a tractor and trailer, and drilling equipment (for up to 500 meters depth) … [Read more...]
UNDP-Turkmenistan partnership rises to new level
Ashgabat, 2 March 2012 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Turkmenistan have agreed on a new format of partnership signaling that the Government of Turkmenistan will be actively financing its own development programmes jointly implemented with UNDP. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov … [Read more...]
The Regional Perspective: Turkmenistan and Turkey
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 2 March 2012 (nCa) --- Someone sent me a bad joke the other day: If the world is a global village, Uncle Sam is the village idiot. Bad joke but true nevertheless. And, what do you do if the village idiot also happens to be the village bully? This is the question that all the countries of Greater Central Asia – Turkmenistan and Turkey being no … [Read more...]
Photo Essay: Presidential Elections in Turkmenistan
nCa Photo Essay Ashgabat, 15 February 2012 (nCa) --- The presidential elections held in Turkmenistan 12 February 2012 have attracted mostly negative publicity in the western media. It was predictable. Hardly anything else can be expected from the media that is cocooned in its own prejudices. The cliches are true after all: The beauty is in the eye of the beholder; and, a … [Read more...]
Presidential Elections in Turkmenistan: Nation goes to polls (Updated 4 pm, 13 Feb) (second update at 14:30, 15 February 2012)
nCa Report with a photo essay on elections (To be updated with more photos later today) (Second Update at 14:30, 15 February 2012 – Photo essay published separately at this URL: http://newscentralasia.net/2012/02/15/photo-essay-presidential-elections-in-turkmenistan/) Update (4 pm, 13 Feb) --- The central election commission has announced that preliminary counting of vote … [Read more...]
US$ 1.2 million loan to Turkmen logistics company
EBRD loan will help DGT Logistics invest in equipment and expand fleet of trucks The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continues to support the development of the private sector in Turkmenistan with a US$ 1.2 million loan to DGT Logistics Turkmenistan. The company is one of the leading private companies providing cargo transport and logistics services … [Read more...]
Presidential elections in Turkmenistan – Looking from a different angle
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 4 February 2012 --- The presidential elections in Turkmenistan will take place in less than 10 days from now. Observers and analysts have raised several objections on the whole process: All the seven candidates running against President Berdymuhamedov are weak and obscure There is no opposition candidate The election manifesto of all … [Read more...]
Президентские выборы в Туркменистане – Взгляд под другим углом
Тарик Саиди Ашгабат, 4 февраля 2012 --- Менее чем через 10 дней в Туркменистане пройдут президентские выборы. Наблюдатели и аналитики подняли ряд вопросов, касающихся избирательного процесса: Все семь кандидатов против кандидатуры президента Бердымухамедова кажутся слабыми и неясными Нет кандидата от оппозиции Предвыборные программы всех кандидатов выглядят плохой … [Read more...]
Bronze Age Archaeology in Turkmenistan
Introduction: In the past years a number of conferences were organized in Ashgabat and Mary in which recent research results about the archeological heritage of Turkmenistan were communicated to a Turkmen and international audience demonstrating cultural assets that compare to those of the most famous Bronze Age cultures world-wide. In the following article an experienced … [Read more...]
Al Jazeera casts wicked shadow on Turkmenistan
nCa Commentary Karachi, 29 December 2011 (nCa) --- Al Jazeera is fully conscious of the kind of competition it faces. It is racing against time to lose its credibility. The apparent aim is to join ranks with Fox. The good news is that it has managed in no time at all to sink as low as Fox, hanging precariously just half a notch above the Soros-funded hooters. This is … [Read more...]
Libyan DIplomatic Mission in Turkmenistan Joins Opposition, Flying TNC Flag
Ashgabat, 26 August 2011 (nCa) --- The Libyan diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan (Libyan Bureau for Economic Cooperation) has joined the opposition. The TNC flag is flying on the mission building in Ashgabat since early last week. Mosbah Al-Foqhi, the head of the mission told nCa in an exclusive conversation Friday that he decided to join the opposition last week. He … [Read more...]
CNH Supplies Turkmenistan Fleet of 90 New Holland Combines
CNH delivered in May a fleet of 90 New Holland combines to the Government of Turkmenistan; the machines, which were immediately put to work in the field, exceeded expectations as they fulfilled their role in the harvest of over a third of the Country’s 850,000 ha (2,100,400 ac) of wheat LUGANO, Switzerland – (July 14, 2011) – CNH International, a subsidiary of CNH Global, … [Read more...]
KBR to Work on US Military Contract in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 11 July 2011 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan is among the 20 countries where KBR, formerly a part of Halliburton, will work on a US $ 3.8 billion contract for the US CENTCOM. However, the exact details of the kind of work KBR will do in Turkmenistan are still not clear. Ms. Sheryl Gibbs, KBR media relation manager, told nCa through email, “The client has not yet … [Read more...]
Abadan Incident in Turkmenistan: American hand traceable already?
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 July 2011 (nCa) --- The recent incident in Abadan town of Turkmenistan that the government described as accidental flare of pyrotechnics but was reportedly a series of blasts in an ammunition depot could possibly be a part of the desperate American strategy for the region. The evidence so far is flimsy and circumstantial but there are reasons to feel … [Read more...]
Reality Check: Opposition participation in presidential elections of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 July 2011 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov of Turkmenistan announced on 8 July during a meeting of the cabinet of ministers that he would welcome the participation of the ‘opposition’ candidates in the forthcoming presidential elections, scheduled for early 2012. He also said that Turkmenistan will switch to two-party system. This is a bold … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan admits casualties in Abadan blast; defence minister demoted
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 July 2011 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan acknowledged Sunday that casualties did take place in the ammunition depot blast in Abadan town that took place on 7 July. President Berdymuhamedov, chairing a session of the commission that had been formed to investigate the incident, expressed condolence to the families of the departed souls and conveyed his … [Read more...]
Human Rights Resource Centre Hosts Turkmenistan’s Disability Organizations
Ashgabat, 8 July 2011 --- Representatives from 5 disability organizations and staff from the National Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (NIDHR) under the President of Turkmenistan met at a roundtable on the rights of persons with disabilities in Ashgabat on 5 July 2011. This roundtable took place at the Resource Centre, which was recently opened at the premises of the … [Read more...]