Ashgabat, 4 July 2011 – UNDP Turkmenistan has recently translated from English into Russian and released a reference guide for parliamentarians titled “Parliamentary Institutions: Basic Concepts”. This publication features basic information on parliamentary models, relations between the executive and legislative powers, parliaments’ law-making, oversight and representative … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview — Iranian Ambassador in Turkmenistan — Seyed Mohammad Mousa Hashemi-Golpayegani (English)
In the name of God Exclusive Interview to nCa – Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Iran in Turkmenistan, H.E. Hashemi Golpaegani nCa: How do you assess the prospects of development of relationship between Turkmenistan and Iran for the next three years (2011-2013) in key sectors - energy, trade, economy, transport and communications? Golpaegani: The historical … [Read more...]
Туркменистан: Российский Посол вручил верительные грамоты
Новости и комментарий nCa Ашгабат, 9 июня 2011 (nCa) --- В среду Александр Блохин, новый посол России в Туркменистане вручил верительные грамоты Президенту Бердымухамедову. Блохин заявил, что для него большая честь представлять Россию в Туркменистане, добавив, что он приложит все усилия для дальнейшего развития двустороннего диалога, основанного на традициях дружбы и … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Russian ambassador presents credentials
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 9 June 2011 (nCa) --- Alexander Blokhin, the new Russian ambassador to Turkmenistan, presented credentials Wednesday to President Berdymuhamedov. Blokhin said that it was an honour to represent Russia in Turkmenistan, adding that he will spare no efforts for further development of bilateral dialogue based on the traditions of friendship and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Gas Congress – Post-Event Report
The 2nd Turkmenistan International Gas Congress (TGC-2011) was held on the 25th -26th of May in “Avaza” the National Tourism zone on the Turkmenistan Caspian Sea coast. The congress attracted in excess of 500 delegates, representing over 160 organisations from 31 countries. Among more than 500 delegates are representatives of the European Commission, the Energy Charter … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview — Iranian Ambassador in Turkmenistan — Seyed Mohammad Mousa Hashemi-Golpayegani (Russian)
Во Имя Всевышнего Интервью Информационного Агентства « Центральная Азия» с Чрезвычайным и Полномочным Послом Исламской Республики Иран Е.П. г-на Хашеми Голпаегани Вопрос: Как вы оцениваете перспективы развития связей между Ираном и Туркменистаном в ближайшие три года (2011-2013) в ключевых отраслях, таких как энергетика, торговля, экономика, транспорт и … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview — Iranian Ambassador in Turkmenistan — Seyed Mohammad Mousa Hashemi-Golpayegani (Farsi)
بسمه تعالي مصاحبه آژانس خبري آسياي مركزي با جناب آقاي هاشمي گلپايگاني سفير محترم جمهوري اسلامي ايران در تركمنستان سوال : ارزيابي خودتان را از چگونگي توسعه روابط بين ايران و تركمنستان طي سه سال آينده ( 2013- 2011 ) در زمينه هاي كليدي نظير : انرژي ، تجارت و اقتصاد و حمل و نقل و ارتباطات بفرماييد. پاسخ : بررسي سير تاريخي روابط دو كشور ، حاكي از توسعه پيوسته همكاريها و … [Read more...]
IMF Concludes 2011 Article IV Mission to Turkmenistan
Statement at the Conclusion of the 2011 Article IV Mission to Turkmenistan Press Release No. 11/223 June 7, 2011 An International Monetary Fund mission led by Mrs. Veronica Bacalu visited Ashgabat on May 25−June 7, 2011 to conduct discussions in the context of the Article IV consultation.1 The IMF team and the Turkmen authorities discussed the recent economic … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to use Chinese grant to buy Lenovo computers
Ashgabat, 4 June 2011 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan will use a Chinese grant to buy Lenovo computers from China. The grant is worth Chinese Yuan 50 million (about US $ 7.5 million at one USD = 6.66332 CNY). A presidential decree issued Friday says that the State Bank for Foreign Economic Relations (VneshEkonomBank) of Turkmenistan will sign agreement with the China Development … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan may phase out foreign construction companies
Ashgabat, 4 June 2011 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan has decided to establish and encourage its own construction companies in each province, a move that may eventually pave the way for phasing out the foreign contractors from the construction sector. The announcement was made Friday by President Berdymuhamedov during an expanded session of the cabinet of ministers. It appears … [Read more...]
Министр нефти и газа Туркменистана выступил на пресс-конференции
Ашгабат, 1 июня 2011 (nCa) --- Во вторник министр нефтегазовой промышленности Туркменистана Байрамгельды Недиров выступил на пресс-конференции с участием зарубежных журналистов, аккредитованных в Туркменистане. После короткого выступления министра, журналистам была предоставлена возможность задать вопросы. Официальный представитель министерства иностранных дел сообщил, … [Read more...]
Auditor Expected to Certify 23 TCM Gas Reserves in Turkmen Field
Ashgabat, 30 May 2011 (nCa) --- It is expected that the British audit firm Gaffney, Cline and Associates will certify that the Osman-Yoloton gas field of Turkmenistan has 23 trillion cubic meters (tcm) of in place gas reserves. This information is from a reliable source but there is no way to confirm it until the GCA releases its audit report, probably by the middle or end … [Read more...]
Central Asia Child Protection Forum Starts in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 30 May 2011 (nCa) --- The third Central Asia Child Protection Forum, arranged by UNICEF, started Monday in Turkmenistan. The regional forum brings together the parliament members, prosecutors, judges, other experts from the five Central Asian countries, UNICEF representatives and specialists for exchange of experience and enhancement of awareness on child … [Read more...]
Karzai in Turkmenistan, Peace Process Discussed, 6 Bilateral Documents Signed
nCa Report Ashgabat, 29 May 2011 (nCa) --- President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is on official visit to Turkmenistan, 28-29 May 2011. On the first day of his visit the presidents of both the countries held tête-à-tête for more than three hours. Five bilateral documents and a joint communiqué were signed on completion of expanded format consultations. The dialogue … [Read more...]
Второй Газовый Конгресс Туркменистана
Доклад nCa Аваза, 26 мая 2011 (nCa) --- В среду в национальной туристической зоне Аваза стартовал второй Международный Газовый Конгресс Туркменистана. Уже в первый день форума прозвучал ряд ключевых заявлений. Британская аудиторская компания «Gaffney, Cline & Associates (GCA)» сообщила, что нынешние оценки газовых ресурсов месторождения Осман – Йолатань превышают даже … [Read more...]
Second Gas Congress of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Avaza, 26 May 2011 (nCa) --- The second Gas Congress of Turkmenistan started Wednesday at Avaza, the national tourist zone of Turkmenistan at the Caspian coast. Some key declarations were made on the first day of the 2-day event. They connect with two other developments that took place elsewhere simultaneously. The British auditor Gaffney, Cline & … [Read more...]
Больной менталитет порнографа
Комментарий nCa Ашгабат, 25 мая 2011 (nCa) --- Типичный западный журналист, который побывал в Центральной Азии и профессиональный порнограф в основном скроены по одной мерке: больная одержимость только одним аспектом жизни. Фактически, порнографы выглядят даже весьма респектабельно иногда по сравнению с так называемыми журналистами, освещающими события Центральной Азии от … [Read more...]
The morbid mentality of a pornographer
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 25 May 2011 (nCa) --- The typical western journalist who travels to Central Asia and the professional pornographer are basically cut from the same cloth: A sick obsession with just one facet of life. In fact, pornographers look quite respectable when compared with the so-called journalists who cover Central Asia on behalf of western publications, … [Read more...]