Messe Frankfurt, the world’s largest trade fair and event organizer has partnered with the Turkmen company Akylly Tilsimat. A conference-presentation was held at the Yyldyz Hotel on 4 June 2019 to showcase the possibilities of tapping the export potential of Turkmenistan through the facilities and capacity of Messe Frankfurt. In November 2018, Akylly Tilsimat signed … [Read more...]
«MesseFrankfurt» продемонстрировал возможности Туркменистана совместно с AkyllyTilsimat
Крупнейшая в мире выставочный организатор Messe Frankfurt сотрудничает с туркменской компанией Akylly Tilsimat. 4 июня 2019 года в отеле "Йылдыз" состоялась конференция-презентация, на которой были продемонстрированы возможности экспортного потенциала Туркменистана через инструменты, предлагаемые Messe Frankfurt. В ноябре 2018 года компанияAkylly … [Read more...]
Пресс-релиз
28-го мая 2019 в штаб-квартире Организации Объединенных Наций, г. Нью-Йорк, США состоялось 85-ое пленарное заседание 73-ей сессии Генеральной АссамблеиООН при участии полномочных представителей государств-членов Организации. В ходе заседания была единогласно принята резолюция «Сотрудничество между Организацией Объединенных Наций и Международным фондом спасения Арала», … [Read more...]
Press release
On the 28th of May 2019, the 85th plenary meeting of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly was held in the headquarters of the United Nations with participation of plenipotentiary representatives of the Organizations’ member-states. During the meeting, the Resolution on “Cooperation between the United Nations and the International Fund for Saving the … [Read more...]
Russian leading producer of compressor equipment to enter the Turkmen market
Kazan Compressor-Building Plant ("Kazancompressormash") plans to supply multipliers to Turkmenistan worth over US $ 700,000. The spare parts will be used at the chemical plan "Maryazot", reports Tatar-inform agency with reference to the minister of industry and trade of the Republic of Tatarstan Albert Karimov. The issue was discussed at the 6th session of the joint … [Read more...]
Exciting gift from the talents of the Ashgabat music school 4
Elvira Kadyrova Recently, the traditional final concert of the Ashgabat Children's art school No. 4 was hosted by the Small hall of the Turkmen National Conservatory. The program of the event, which became a wonderful gift from the students for the Day of Ashgabat, was quite rich. It brought together all the creative teams and departments of the school. The concert … [Read more...]
Italian and Swiss movies at Ashgabat cinema on 24 and 25 May 2019
The Embassy of Italy is glad to invite everyone to a screening of two movies at Ashgabat cinema: Friday, May 24 at 19.00 - Pasta Nera – Italian film with Russian subtitles Saturday, May 25 at 16.00 - Azzurro – Swiss film in Italian with Russian subtitle /// Italian Embassy, Ashgabat … [Read more...]
10th International Gas Congress of Turkmenistan Starts Today
The tenth annual international Gas Congress of Turkmenistan will start today at Awaza, the national tourist zone of Turkmenistan at the Caspian coast. The two-day event has been organized by the state concern Turkmengaz in collaboration with the event organizer Turkmen Forum and support from the Gaffney Cline & Associates. The Gas Congress brings together the industry … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Russia visited Adygea: Cooperation agenda focused on education and food export
Elvira Kadyrova Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Russia Batyr Niyazliyev paid a working visit Maykop, capital of the Republic of Adygea of the Russian Federation. He met with the head of Adygea Murat Kumpilov. The representative of the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan Begench Orazmammedov also took part in the negotiations from the Turkmen side. From the Republic of … [Read more...]
Economic integration: a driving force for sustainable development
Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana Leading thinkers from the world over gather at the Astana Economic Forum this week. Their focus is on the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and how it should shape long-term economic growth and social development strategies in Kazakhstan and central Asia. As international best practice and practical solutions are considered, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan tests Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
Elvira Kadyrova Recently, the first transit container cargo train Aktau–Tashkent left the Caspian port of Kazakhstan – Aktau. The train consists of 10 fitting open trucks, loaded with 20 twenty-foot containers owned by JSC "Uzbekistan Temir Yullari". This first ever transit freight train, heading to Uzbekistan, is a logical progression of the fruitful cooperation of the … [Read more...]
UNECE and FAO debut first ever report on forest reserves in Central Asia and Caucasus
Elvira Kadyrova Cumulative forests and other wooded lands of the eight countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia cover more than 30 million ha, which is the size of Italy. Forests in the Caucasus occupy less than 15 per cent of the territory, and in Central Asia less than 10 per cent. The “State of Forests of the Caucasus and Central Asia” report, launched on 7 May by … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, United Nations reiterate full support for peace in Afghanistan
Turkmenistan was recently elected to three important bodies of the UN ECOSOC: Executive Board of the World Food Programme for the period of 2020-2022, Commission on Population and Development for the period of 2020-2024 and Commission on Narcotic Drugs for the period of 2020-2023. A briefing was held on 11 May 2019 where the Turkmen government and the UN … [Read more...]
Altyn Asyr – The Lake of Opportunities
Tariq Saeedi and Raviliya Kadyrova The bus was speeding in the desert. It was also trying to move in every which direction – up and down, sideways, staccato attempts at rolling and pitching, trying to defy gravity. After a night journey from Ashgabat by train, we started in the predawn hours of 8 May 2019 from near the Serdar railway station in the Balkan province of … [Read more...]
Customs authorities of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan intend to enhance information exchange
Elvira Kadyrova On 9 May 2019, the Turkmen delegation headed by the Deputy Chairman of the State customs service of Turkmenistan, Dovlet Bayryyev, met in Baku with the Chairman of the State customs Committee, Lieutenant General Safar Mehdiyev, the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan reports. Safar Mehdiyev briefed the members of the Turkmen delegation on the recent … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Russian high-level negotiations were held in Ashgabat
On the 7th of May 2019, Turkmen-Russian high-level negotiations were held in Ashgabat. The delegation of the Russian Federation headed by Deputy Chairman of the Government, Head of State Administration K.A.Chuychenko arrived to the country to participate in the talks. In the first half of the day, the high … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде состоялись туркмено-российские переговоры на высоком уровне
7 мая 2019 года в Ашхабаде прошли туркмено-российские переговоры на высоком уровне, для участия в которых в страну прибыла делегация Российской Федерации во главе с Заместителем Председателя Правительства, Руководителем Аппарата Правительства К.А.Чуйченко. В первой половине дня гость был принят Президентом Туркменистана ГурбангулыБердымухамедовым. В ходе … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 4
Tariq Saeedi The model of partnership between Turkmenistan and Russia can broadly be called a model of ‘composite partnership.’ It is both static and dynamic in nature, and huge in scope. Consider this: Many from the top leadership of Turkmenistan have studied in Russia at one time or the other About 18000 Turkmen students are currently studying in Russia … [Read more...]
Туркменистан – меняющаяся динамика двухстороннего и многостороннего партнерства – Часть 4
ТарикСаиди Модель партнерства между Туркменистаном и Россией в широком смысле можно назвать моделью «составного партнерства». Она статична и динамична по своей природе, и огромна по своим масштабам. Следует учитывать следующее: Многие из высшего руководства Туркменистана в то или иное время учились в России В настоящее время в России обучается около 18000 … [Read more...]
Russian scientific center ECOFES ready to enter the Turkmen market of water-saving technologies
Elvira Kadyrova Russian research production association ECOFES intends to establish cooperation with Turkmenistan, the newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan writes. Gradual introduction of green technologies and other tasks of environmental protection are among the priorities of the state policy. In this sphere, Turkmenistan successfully cooperates with foreign partners. ECOFES … [Read more...]
Российский научный центр ЭКОФЕС готов выйти на туркменский рынок водосберегающих технологий
Эльвира Кадырова Российское научно-производственное объединение ЭКОФЕС намерено наладить сотрудничество с Туркменистаном, сообщает газета «Нейтральный Туркменистан». Последовательное внедрение в производство «зелёных» технологий и другие соответствующие задачи в природоохранной деятельности являются одними из приоритетных направлений государственной политики. И в этой сфере … [Read more...]
Emperor Naruhito of Japan – Very special relevance to Central Asia
nCa Commentary Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan on 1 May 2019. His father, the Emperor Emeritus Akihito abdicated a day earlier. After ascending the throne, Emperor Naruhito made a short speech, promising to stay the course set by his father: “I have hereby succeeded to the Throne pursuant to the Constitution of Japan and the Special … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries discussed cooperation to combat drug trafficking
Elvira Kadyrova On 3 May 2019, Tashkent hosted 11thministerial meeting of the States Parties to the Memorandum of Understanding on Sub-regional drug control cooperation in Central Asia. The following key speakers attended the gathering: Sergey Lavrov, minister of foreign affairs of the Russian Federation Sirozhiddin Muhriddin, minister of foreign affairs of … [Read more...]
Turkey from the brushes of Turkmen artists: Çankırı&Karabük
The Turkish Embassy in Turkmenistan has conducted a project “Turkey from the brushes of Turkmen artists: Çankırı&Karabük”for the Turkmen artists who within this project had a two week trip to Çankırı and Karabül cities of Turkey. Turkmen artists Allamurat Muhammedov, Kakabay Gullayev, Hocamuhammet Çüriyev, Gülnaz Rozikulova, Ahmet Halliyev and Berdiguly Amansahedov … [Read more...]
Letter of the President of Turkmenistan addressed to Emperor Naruhito
On the 1st of May 2019, an official ceremony of presenting congratulatory letter of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to new Emperor of Japan Naruhito was held at the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan. In accordance with the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan, the letter was presented by the Chairman of the Turkmen-Japanese group of … [Read more...]
Письмо Президента Туркменистана, адресованное Императору Нарухито
1 мая 2019 года в Посольстве Японии в Туркменистане состоялась торжественная церемония официальной передачи поздравительного письма Президента Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова, адресованного новому Императору Японии Нарухито. По поручению Президента Туркменистана, письмо было передано Чрезвычайному и Полномочному Послу Японии в Туркменистане Кацумата … [Read more...]
Congratulatory Letter to the newly elected President of Ukraine
On the 1st of May 2019, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected President of Ukraine Vladimir Aleksandrovich Zelenskiy on his election to the high state post. … [Read more...]
Поздравительное письмо избранному Президенту Украины
1 мая 2019 года Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов направил официальное поздравительное письмо избранному Президенту Украины Владимиру Александровичу Зеленскому по случаю избрания на высший государственный пост. … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Tatar painters enhance friendship bridges among Turkic nations
Elvira Kadyrova The exhibition of Turkmenistan and Tatarstan Artists, featuring 52 paintings opened last weak at the Near East University, Northern Nicosia, Northern Cyprus. 27 masterpieces from nine Turkmen artists and 25 works of seven Tatar artists are displayed at the the Near East University Hospital Exhibition Hall and all of them were exclusively created for the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi The partnership of Japan with Turkmenistan is another example of agile diplomacy in action. It is the combination of the ability to stay focused, and the diligent work to understand the new and emerging trends in Turkmenistan. --- Both of these are achieved by the frequent exchange of visits at different levels. Two important visits by the Turkmen side … [Read more...]
One of the Tatarstan’s top universities offers human resource development for the gas chemical industry of Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, the Turkmen delegation visited the Kazan National Research Technological University (KNRTU). The delegation, which included representatives of the Magtymguly Youth organization and Magtymguly Turkmen state University (TSU), headed by the Director of the National Institute of education Bayram Bashimov. Kazan National Research Technological … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi On 18 April 2019, after touring the Kiyanly polymer plant at the Caspian shore, a mega project done by a consortium led by the Korean companies, President Moon Jae-in said, “The complex in Kiyanly is only the beginning of bilateral economic cooperation, the potential of which is not only great, it knows no limits.” “And, this potential lies not only in the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi With the seven-year development for the period 2019-2025 decisively in motion, the economy of Turkmenistan has entered a new phase of development. The growth rate of GDP is projected to reach 8.2% by 2025. The share of industry would be 33.8% of the GDP, agriculture 8.9%, construction 11.5%, and services sector 45.8%. The concept of digital economy envisaged … [Read more...]
Turkmen gas supplies to Russia resumed
nCa News and Commentary Turkmenistan has resumed the supplies of natural gas to Russia after a hiatus of three years. This was confirmed both by the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan and the Russian giant Gazprom. “Today, April 15, from 12 noon, deliveries of Turkmen natural gas to the Russian Federation resumed,” reported Nebit-we-Gaz, the official media outlet of the … [Read more...]
Exclusive: French secretary of state speaks on relations with Turkmenistan
The State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Mr Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, whose protocolary rank is Minister of State attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian, is visiting Turkmenistan. He will hold consultations with the Vice-Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Rashid Meredov. He will … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan through the eyes of the discoverer of color photography in tsarist Russia- Part 4
Elvira Kadyrova Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky traveled through very rich path before finding the passion of his life – photography. In 1888, at the age of 25, Prokudin-Gorsky dropped out his studies at the faculty of physics and mathematics of St. Petersburg University and became a student of the Imperial Military Medical Academy. However, he did not graduate from it. Because … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan through the eyes of the discoverer of color photography in tsarist Russia – Part 3
Elvira Kadyrova Prokudin-Gorsky’s introduction to Central Asia started with a visit to Turkestan in December 1906. Then, setting off to the southern outskirts of the vast Russian Empire, the master of color photography intended to capture the solar eclipse, which occurred on 14 January 1907. The journey was organized by the great chemist Mendeleev. The shooting took … [Read more...]
Meredov visits Pakistan: TAPI moves closer to implementation – Outlines of a new corridor emerge
nCa Report Rashid Meredov, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan visited Pakistan on 12 March 2019, where he had separate meetings with the president, the prime minister, the foreign minister, the minister of finance, the minister of oil and gas, and the minister of power and water of Pakistan. In a day tightly packed with high level, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan through the eyes of the discoverer of color photography in tsarist Russia – Part 2
Elvira Kadyrova In early 1911, Prokudin-Gorsky went to the Transcaspian region, which included the territory of modern Turkmenistan at that time. Besides visits to Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, the photographer toured the Merv District (modern Mary province), Chardjew(present-day Turkmenabat), Farab. In Merv district, most of the filming was done in Bayram Ali and its … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan through the eyes of the inventor of color photography in tsarist Russia – Part 1
Elvira Kadyrova At the dawn of the XX century he pioneered the mastering of color photography techniques in tsarist Russia. His photographs, which once aroused the interest and admiration of the last Russian Emperor, became a lively evidence of events in the most remote corners of the great Empire … Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky (1863-1944) - photographer, chemist … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Policy statement on Trans-Caspian gas pipeline
While visiting the Altyn Asyr lake on Thursday (28 February 2019), President Berdymuhamedov spoke to Lubomir FREBORT, the head of the EU liaison office in Turkmenistan. His remarks can be taken as a policy statement of Turkmenistan on the question of the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline: “Indeed, the topic of implementing this project, which envisages the entry of the Turkmen … [Read more...]
Altyn Asyr Lake of Turkmenistan – integration of water diplomacy, ecological integrity, SDGs
nCa Report The holistic approach that is woven through all the policies and initiatives of Turkmenistan was at display on Thursday (28 February 2019) when President Berdymuhamedov visited Altyn Asyr, the fifth largest manmade lake in the world. He was accompanied by his cabinet team and some top officials. The heads of international organizations based in Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Озеро Алтын Асыр – интеграция водной дипломатии, экологической целостности и ЦУР
Доклад nCa В четверг (28 февраля 2019 года), когда президент Бердымухамедов посетил Алтын Асыр, пятое по величине рукотворное озеро в мире, был продемонстрирован целостный подход, который пронизывает всю политику и инициативы Туркменистана. Его сопровождали члены кабинета министров и некоторые высшие должностные лица. Руководители международных организаций, … [Read more...]
‘Water Diplomacy’ highlighted in telephone conversation between presidents of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
nCa Commentary The presidents of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan had a telephone conversation on Tuesday (26 February 2019). They discussed the preparations for the summit meeting of the Central Asian heads of state that will take place in Tashkent on 12 April 2019. In their conversation, President Berdymuhamedov and President Mirziyoyev focused on ‘water diplomacy,’ an area … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan Summit Talks: Strategic Partnership Agreement, other documents signed; joint statement issued
nCa Report The summit talks between President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov and President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan took place on Thursday morning at the Ruhiyet Palace in Ashgabat. The presidents inked the strategic partnership agreement and endorsed a joint statement. Eight other documents were signed. Berdymuhamedov and Ghani spoke briefly to the media about the … [Read more...]
La Chandeleur
Raviliya Kadyrova It was a tiny bit of religion and a whole lot of superstition but mainly it was a ritzy excuse to eat recklessly without feeling guilty. Ambassador Francois Delahousse of France hosted an evening on 2 February 2019 in celebration of La Chandeleur, literally the candlemas or holiday of candles. Nevertheless, nowadays it is just the occasion to eat lots … [Read more...]
Зимнее очарование Авазы
Эльвира Кадырова Раньше словосочетание национальная туристическая зона Аваза ассоциировалось с переполненными жаркими пляжами, веселыми летними аттракционами и теплым морем. Но похоже, туркменская морская здравница, популярность резко возросла в последнее десятилетие, все активней принимает гостей круглый год.Помимо традиционного осеннего бархатного сезона, огромное … [Read more...]
The Winter Charm of Avaza
Elvira Kadyrova Avaza, the national tourist zone of Turkmenistan, was usually considered a vacation spot for the summer season. It has changed now.The facilities along the Caspian beach have developed tremendously and Avaza has truly become an all-season choice for the vacationers.In addition to the traditional autumn velvet season, Avaza is turning into preferred … [Read more...]
Казахстан и Туркменистан расширяют участие министерств иностранных дел во внешней экономике
Казахстан нацелен на усиление роли своего главного дипломатического ведомства во внешнеэкономической деятельности. Так, в соответствии с недавним указом Президента Нурсултана Назарбаева, Министерство по инвестициям и развитию Казахстана было преобразовано в Министерство индустрии и инфраструктурного развития. При этом функции и полномочия бывшего МИР по привлечению инвестиций … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan widen their foreign ministries’ involvement in the external economy
Kazakhstan aims at strengthening the role of its foreign ministry in foreign economic activity. Thus, in accordance with the recent decree of President NursultanNazarbayev, the ministry of investment and development of Kazakhstan (MID) was transformed into the ministry of industry and infrastructure development. At the same time, the functions and powers of the former MID … [Read more...]