Ashgabat, 8 February 2018 (nCa) --- This is the year of Great Silk Road in Turkmenistan. On the sidelines of the opening ceremony of a cottage complex this Wednesday, there was a vibrant and enchanting enactment of a slice of the Great Silk Road. In snippets of live performance stitched together along the road leading to the cottage complex, there were traders proclaiming … [Read more...]
Despite 50% hike, gasoline price in Turkmenistan remains lowest in CIS
Ashgabat, 2 February 2018 (nCa) --- Effective 1 February 2018, the price of gasoline in Turkmenistan has gone up. The most popular grade, A-95, is now selling for 1.5 Manat per liter instead of older price of one Manat per liter. It represents 50% hike in price but Turkmenistan still remains the country in CIS with lowest price of gasoline. The prices of other petroleum … [Read more...]
Briefing at foreign office of Turkmenistan
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 2 February 2018 (nCa) --- A briefing was arranged Thursday at the foreign office of Turkmenistan to acquaint the diplomatic community and media with the main evenets of 2017 and planned activities for 2018. Murat Nazarov, the head of international information department of foreign office conducted the briefing. Here is the write up … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Science, Research at Front and Centre of 7-year Development Plan
nCa Report Ashgabat, 26 January 2018 (nCa) --- As the seven-year development plan of Turkmenistan for the period 2018-2024 gets in motion, the message is loud and clear: Science, research, innovation and technology will be the inspiration and driving force. President Berdymuhamedov chaired Thursday a meeting of the members of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
New projects promise construction boom in Turkmenistan
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 25 January 2018 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov attended Wednesday a presentation about new projects. Some of the projects are related to capacity building in the tourism and hospitality industry and some are in the framework of phase 16 of Ashgabat development plan. Here are the details: Hotel complex: The hotel complex will be … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan thanks Saudi Arabia for funding of TAPI
Ashgabat, 20 January 2018 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov has sent a letter of gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saudi of Saudi Arabia, thanking him on the funding provided by the Saudi Development Fund for TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline project. “I take this financial support as a continuation of your efforts to develop our cooperation,” … [Read more...]
2018 starts with new formats of pressure on Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi 3 January 2018 (nCa) – It is dismal yet knowable: 2018 has started with a mix of usual and fresh pressures on Central Asia. First tweets of 2018 President Trump, between his New Year festivities at Mar-a-Lago and a morning round of golf, took to Twitter: “Iran is failing at every level despite the terrible deal made with them by the Obama … [Read more...]
TAPI Gas Pipeline: From Idea to Reality
As is known, an important aspect of Turkmenistan's energy strategy is the expansion of the geography of export routes for the supply of Turkmen energy to world markets, including through the creation of a multivariate transport infrastructure. In this area, large investment projects are being implemented, among which the construction of the … [Read more...]
ГАЗОПРОВОД ТАПИ: ИЗ ИДЕИ В РЕАЛЬНОСТЬ
Как известно, важным аспектом энергетической стратегии Туркменистана является расширение географии экспортных маршрутов поставок туркменских энергоносителей на мировые рынки, в том числе, за счёт создания многовариантной транспортной инфраструктуры. В этой сфере реализуются крупные инвестиционные проекты, среди которых особое место занимает строительство газопровода … [Read more...]
A conference gives quick scan of rights mechanism in Turkmenistan
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 27 December 2017 (nCa) --- An international conference was held on Tuesday to mark the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Institute of State and Law under the president of Turkmenistan. The theme of the conference was ‘Development of statehood, legal system, and democracy in Neutral Turkmenistan.’ It proved to be an event to give insight … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan in 2018
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 14 December 2017 (nCa) --- The official New Year tree will light up tomorrow, marking the shift of the country into a festive mood in anticipation of 2018, a year that would be full of challenges and opportunities. * * * According to the Chinese astrology, 2018 would be the Year of the Dog. It is perhaps no coincidence that Turkmenistan has lately been … [Read more...]
Bilateral relations between Italy and Turkmenistan
Diego Ungaro, Ambassador of Italy in Turkmenistan Italy and Turkmenistan established their bilateral diplomatic relations in 1992 and this year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of such relevant achievement. While Italy opened its diplomatic mission in Ashgabat in 2014 and Turkmenistan established its one in Rome in 2016, from an historical and cultural point of view one … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to go to International Court of Arbitration for gas-debt dispute with Iran
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 5 December 2017 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan has decided to take its gas-debt settlement dispute with Iran to the International Court of Arbitration. The Turkmen TV reported on Monday that the latest round of talks between Turkmenistan and Iran on the clearance of huge outstanding debts had failed to reach any mutually acceptable … [Read more...]
Pioneering exhibition speeds up import substitution drive in Turkmenistan – Part 1
nCa Report Ashgabat, 4 December 2017 (nCa) --- What was immediately obvious on entering the exhibition was that the stress is on relevance, not scale. Occupying a small area on the gigantic main floor in the office complex of the chamber of commerce, the exhibition has immediately set in motion a number of processes – the outcome of which would be a very pronounced and … [Read more...]
GB gives blessing to start of Serhetabat-Turgundi railway line reconstruction
Ashgabat, 30 November 2017 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov flew by helicopter Wednesday to Serhetabat (formerly Kushka), a Turkmen town right at the border with Afghanistan. He was there to personally oversee the start of the reconstruction work on Serhetabat-Turgundi railway connection, an important link connecting the railway system of Turkmenistan with … [Read more...]
Energy Charter conference bolsters investor confidence, moves closer to creation of global secure energy transit mechanism
nCa Report Ashgabat, 30 November 2017 (nCa) --- the 28th meeting of the Energy Charter Conference, held in Ashgabat on 29 November 2017, concluded with noticeably enhanced climate for investor confidence and very solid progress toward the creation of a global mechanism for the safe and reliable transit of energy resources across borders. Urban Rusnak, the secretary general … [Read more...]
RECCA – Outcome within outcome
nCa Report Ashgabat, 20 November 2017 (nCa) --- The RECCA held its seventh main session in Ashgabat on 14-15 November 2017 and wrapped up with very solid outcome, as can be seen in the RECCA VII Declaration, given at the end of this report. However, there were several intangible aspects of the evolvement of RECCA – Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan – … [Read more...]
New cottage complex in Ashgabat part of overall development strategy
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 25 October 2017 (nCa) --- In a colourful ceremony Monday, some 300 cottages in a newly built housing scheme in Ashgabat were handed to the owners. --- It is not just a luxury residence project; it is part of the overall, integrated development strategy of Turkmenistan. Under a broad concept that covers several areas, the first cottage complex in … [Read more...]
Открытие нового коттеджного комплекса в Ашхабаде – в русле общей стратегии развития
КомментарийnCa Ашхабад, 25 октября2017 (nCa) --- В понедельник состоялась церемония открытия около 300 коттеджей, построенных недавно в Ашхабаде в соответствии с планами по жилищному строительству. --- Это не просто очередной проект роскошных жилых помещений – это часть общей комплексной стратегии развития Туркменистана. Первый коттеджный комплекс в Туркменистане Тазе … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Recent economic measures start showing early results – Part 1
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 24 October 2017 (nCa) --- In the meeting of the Peoples Council, held on 9-10 October 2017, Turkmenistan took several steps to discourage wasteful habits as far as public utilities and services are concerned. The Council decided unanimously to abolish free quotas of natural gas, electricity, and water to the population and introduce service charges … [Read more...]
Туркменистан –Новые экономические меры начинают приносить ранние результаты – Часть 1
Комментарий nCa Ашхабад, 24 октября 2017 (nCa) --- На заседании Совета Старейшин, состоявшемся 9-10 октября 2017 года, Туркменистан предпринял несколько шагов, чтобы искоренить расточительные привычки в отношении коммунальных услуг и ресурсов. Совет единогласно принял решение об отмене бесплатных квот на природный газ, электроэнергию и воду и введении платы за обслуживание … [Read more...]
Opening of first golf course brings new outlook about sports, life in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 18 October 2017 (nCa) --- It was a windy morning with biting chill when the people gathered for the opening ceremony of the first golf course of Turkmenistan this Tuesday (17 October 2017). Located near Yyldyz Hotel, the 18-hole golf course spread over an area of 70 hectares is full of exciting possibilities, clearly designed to be a venue for championship … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan steps forward with courageous, avant-garde policies – Social contract redefined
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 October 2017 (nCa) --- As the annual session of the Elders Council wrapped up Tuesday at the Yayla festival grounds, the outcome was vast in scope and impact. With courageous policies and avant-garde decisions adopted during the session, Turkmenistan has clearly redefined the narrative and terms of the social contract between the state and the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Russia relations upgraded to strategic partnership – 14 documents signed
nCa Report Ashgabat, 3 October 2017 (nCa) --- The summit talks Monday between the presidents of Turkmenistan and Russia culminated on the signing of the treaty of strategic partnership between the two countries. Thirteen other documents were also signed on the occasion in addition to several more that were signed in a separate ceremony between the educational establishments … [Read more...]
Contours of increasingly visible benefits of hosting Ashgabat 2017
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 19 September 2017 (nCa) --- The V Indoor and Martial Arts Games – officially called Ashgabat 2017 – started with grandeur and fanfare on 17 September 2017. The opening ceremony was like none seen before. Nearly four years in preparation, it was an expensive enterprise, financially as well as in terms of massive planning and hard work. The Olympic … [Read more...]
Games torch lights up, starts moving toward Olympic Village
Ashgabat, 8 September 2017 (nCa) --- In a ceremony held Thursday simultaneously at the Galkynysh gas field in Mary and the Olympic Village Ashgabat, the torch of Ashgabat 2017 was lighted up and started its majestic movement toward Ashgabat. At Galkynysh, the second largest natural gas field in the world, the Games torch came to life when it was touched with the fire from … [Read more...]
World Champion of democracy pulls off mask – “We are killing terrorists”
“Someday, after an effective military effort, perhaps it will be possible to have a political settlement” – Trump’s fuzzy thoughts on Afghanistan’s future Resident of Central Asia 23 August 2017 (nCa)—The latest statement of president Trump on future policy and military guideline in Afghanistan and broader South Asia hardly can be called the “strategy.” Strategy is a high … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Pakistan Partnership – Looking beyond the obvious
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 21 August 2017 (nCa) --- The partnership between Turkmenistan and Pakistan is composed of multiple layers of history, commonalties, culture, traditions, and spirituality. These layers are ancient and modern, they have withstood the tests of time, and they are charged with huge potential for a shared future. The wide spectrum of partnership is built … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan bolsters protection of stray animals
The first private assistance center for homeless animals "Umytlar Adasy" (Island of Hope) has been opened in Turkmenistan, reports web site Orient.tm of news agency "Turkmen Media". The organization, earlier carried out volunteer activities, has gained new legal status with obtaining a registration certificate from the country’s ministry of economy and development. "You … [Read more...]
Ashgabat 2017 – When Games are more than just Sports
Raviliya Kadyrova and Elvira Kadyrova Ashgabat, 12 August 2017 (nCa) --- Early morning time at our home is coffee and window time. The coffee is usually some unremarkable instant blend but the window is always special. This window of our 4th floor apartment opens to a view of lush, tall trees, laden with so many different hues of green. Inside this enchanting wall of green, … [Read more...]
Туркмено-Белорусская встреча на высшем уровне – подписано 10 документов, ставки сделаны на расширение партнерства
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 31 марта 2017 (nCa) --- В ходе переговоров на высшем уровне между Президентами Туркменистана и Беларуси в Ашхабаде 30 марта 2017 года было заявлено о наличии огромного потенциала партнерства и отмечено обоюдное стремление к использованию новых возможностей. 10 двусторонних документов, подписанных по итогам переговоров на высшем уровне, представляют собой … [Read more...]
With opening of Garlyk complex Turkmenistan joins ranks of industrial powers
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 29 March 2017 (nCa) --- With the opening of the Garlyk potash mining and processing complex on 31 March 2017, Turkmenistan would join the ranks of the global industrial powers. The presidents of Turkmenistan and Belarus will jointly lead the opening ceremony of the complex, which is located in the mineral-rich Lebap province, almost wedged between … [Read more...]
Exclusive – Afghanistan possibly ready to ponder its own model of neutrality
nCa Report Ashgabat, 21 February 2017 (nCa) --- Faced with seemingly endless and complicated strands of chaos, could Afghanistan possibly be ready to ponder its own model of neutrality? This is the question nCa asked Tuesday Dr. Nasir Andisha, the deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan who is Ashgabat to take part in the activities marking 25 years of diplomatic relations … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan mark 25 years of diplomatic relations
Turkmenistan repeats offer to host inter-Afghan peace dialogue Ashgabat, 21 February 2017 (nCa) --- An Afghan delegation led by Dr. Nasir Andisha, the deputy minister for foreign affairs is in Ashgabat to participate in the ceremonies and activities to mark 25 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. A media event was held Tuesday at the foreign office of … [Read more...]
World recognizes 12 December as International Day of Neutrality
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 8 February 2017 (nCa) --- The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on 2 February 2017, declaring 12 December as the International Day of Neutrality. The resolution was introduced by Turkmenistan, recognized by the world body as a permanently neutral state since 12 December 1995. The idea of dedicating a day to neutrality was floated … [Read more...]
National Gas Company of Iran: A textbook example of how to damage own interests
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 26 January 2017 (nCa) --- In search of a textbook example of how to damage own interests, we don’t have to go far. NIGC, the national Iranian gas company, is doing just that in a big way. After refusing to talk about the settlement of nearly USD 2 billion debts with Turkmenistan, after violating the basic terms of the gas sale-purchase agreement for … [Read more...]
Unnecessary bravado of Tajikistan – Dubious sanity of railway officials
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 25 January 2017 (nCa) --- The railway officials of Tajikistan recently made a statement that compels one to ask – what were they thinking when they said this? According to several media outlets, Usmon Kalandarov, the deputy head of Tajik Railways, said recently that Tajikistan was in talks with Uzbekistan to build a railway line from Tajikistan … [Read more...]
OMCT attempts to create controversy on EBRD loan for CMI Offshore
Ashgabat, 24 January 2017 (nCa) --- OMCT (World Organization Against Torture) has issued an appeal to the EBRD to refuse a bank loan to CMI Offshore for expansion of its operations in Turkmenistan. In an open letter published on 20 January 2017, OMCT has attempted to make a weak and dubious case against the grant of EBRD loan to CMI Offshore. The complete text of the OMCT … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Iran Gas Dispute – What does Iran actually want?
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 5 January 2017 (nCa) --- It is perplexing – Hyperbole is the default mode of the Iranian side whereas Turkmenistan is explaining the situation in a calm and measured manner. What does Iran actually want? On 3 January 2017, NIGC (National Iranian Gas Company) issued a statement, adding several layers of untruth to the already high mountain of … [Read more...]
Iranian penchant for drama, exaggeration complicates situation in gas deal – Turkmenistan issues clarification
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 3 January 2017 (nCa) --- The matter was actually quite simple: You pay for what you use, you pay what you agreed to pay, and you pay when you are supposed to pay. We are talking of the Turkmen natural gas supplies to Iran, a purely economic matter that has acquired a multitude of unpleasant hues because of the irresponsible statements of some … [Read more...]
Delay in completion of Garlyk plant hurts reputation, economic outlook of Belarus
Ashgabat, 26 December 2016 (nCa) --- Belarus is working on a mega project in Turkmenistan – Potash mining and processing complex at Garlyk area of Lebap province. DPM Ereshov (industries) reported Friday during the cabinet meeting that Belarus had promised to deliver the project by 31 March 2017. He said that the ground structures will be completed by 1 February 2017 and the … [Read more...]
Задержки в завершении проекта строительства Гарлыкскогокомбината вредят репутации и экономическим перспективам Беларуси
Ашхабад, 26 декабря2016 (nCa) --- Беларусь работает над реализацией в Туркменистане мега-проекта строительствагорно-обогатительного комплекса по производству калийных удобрений в ГарлыкскомэтрапеЛебапскоговелаята. Как сообщил на заседании Кабинета министров в пятницу вице-премьер Эрешов, белорусская сторона обещала завершить проект к 31 марта 2017 года. Все работы по … [Read more...]
Общество охраны природы Туркменистана
В эпоху Могущества и Счастья в Год почитания наследия, преобразования Отчизны при осуществлении политики государства по рациональному использованию огромных природных ресурсов, богатств нашей страны, охраны её красот для настоящих и будущих поколений, повышения экологической грамотности, своевременной борьбы за чистоту окружающей среды – патриотический долг каждого гражданина … [Read more...]
Russian view on non-participation of Turkmenistan in Eurasian Customs Union
Ashgabat, 8 December 2016 (nCa) --- Grigory Karasin, the state secretary and deputy minister of Russia addressed a press conference in Ashgabat at the Russian embassy on Wednesday. A journalist asked him about the non-participation of Turkmenistan in the Eurasian Customs Union (formerly called EurAsEC) and its effect on the Turkmen-Russian relations. Karasin replied, … [Read more...]
First Global Conference on Sustainable Development
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova Ashgabat, 27 November 2016 (nCa) --- The First Global Conference on Sustainable Development, held in Ashgabat 26-27 November 2016, accomplished a number of key goals, one of which was to remind that even though some key phrases may lose their shine because of overuse, their importance doesn’t diminish. The relevant phrase here is … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan pays tribute to art and cultural heritage
Elvira Kadyrova Ashgabat, 18 November 2016 (nCa) --- On Thursday, People's Artist of Turkmenistan Fakhriya Aliyeva was conferred with the high state award - the Order “Garaşsyz Türkmenistana bolan beýik söygüsiüçin” [For the Love to Independent Turkmenistan]. The ceremony, led by President Berdymuhamedov, was attended by the chairman of Parliament Akja Nurberdiyeva, several … [Read more...]
GB-Putin meeting in Sochi – Prelude to new start
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 2 November 2016 (nCa) --- “As we agreed, this would be [a meeting] in narrow format, face to face,” said President Putin of Russia at the start of his talks with President Berdymuhamedov on Tuesday in Sochi. It was a neat and substantive summit meeting, unencumbered by formalities – no heavyweight delegations, no formal agenda, no … [Read more...]
TAPI in streamlining mode
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 1 November 2016 (nCa) --- TAPI, the gas pipeline that would connect Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India in a unified network, is currently in the streamlining mode. Streamlining, with all the nuances attached to this description, will remain an active mode throughout the practical implementation of the project. To keep generating … [Read more...]
Corridors and Connectivity: CIS road authorities meet in Ashgabat
nCa Report Ashgabat, 21 October 2016 (nCa) --- The 38th meeting of the council of the CIS road authorities together with a meeting of the international association of transport and road infrastructure sector trade unions took place Thursday in Ashgabat. Also in attendance were representatives of several international or regional organizations and some non-CIS … [Read more...]
Islamic Development Bank to provide USD 700 million for TAPI segment in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 14 Oct—The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has agreed to provide financing of USD 700 million for the segment of TAPI in the territory of Turkmenistan. The documents were signed in Washington DC recently beteen IsDB and State Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Turkmenistan on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank session. … [Read more...]