On Friday, 22 February, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, at the Ashgabat International Airport. During the meeting, Arkadag conveyed an invitation to the President of the United Arab … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan received the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates
On Friday, 21 February, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the meeting, Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed greetings to President Berdimuhamedov on behalf of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al … [Read more...]
Delegation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights visited Turkmenistan
“Real change in human rights begins with the true implementation of the recommendations from the human rights mechanisms", stated Mr. Mahamane Cisse-Gouro, the Director of the Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division, during a two-day visit to Ashgabat. Mr. Mahamane Cisse-Gouro, Matilda Bogner, the UN Human Rights Regional Representative for Central Asia, … [Read more...]
Across China: Direct road transport service launched between China, Turkmenistan
A truck bearing TIR signs on Thursday departed from an international road transport assembly center in Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan Province, bound for Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, embarking on the first journey of a new direct road transport service between the two countries, Xinhua reports. TIR, an abbreviation for Transports Internationaux … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Launches First Customs Regulations Mobile App
Turkmenistan's State Customs Service has launched its first mobile application providing information on customs regulations, Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The app was developed in partnership with the EU-funded Border Management Assistance Program in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) and unveiled at a ceremony in Ashgabat on 19 February. The event brought together … [Read more...]
EDB: Central Asia accounts for 47% of total Chinese investments to Eurasian region
China is the largest exporter of investments in the Eurasian region. By mid-2024, China's direct investment stock amounted to $58.6 billion, according to the Eurasian Development Bank’s study titled “Mutual Investments on the Eurasian Continent: New and Traditional Partners”. China's investments are traditionally concentrated in the extractive industries ($36.2 … [Read more...]
Dragon Oil Company’s activities in Turkmenistan: 25 years of partnership and innovative solutions
Turkmenistan, with its unique reserves of hydrocarbon resources, is actively developing its oil and gas industry as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at modernizing infrastructure, meeting environmental standards and diversifying energy supply routes. In this context, Dragon Oil is an important partner of the country, which has been active in the oil and gas sector of … [Read more...]
Swiss Newspaper “Zeit-Fragen/Current Concerns” on the Year of “Peace and Trust” and Turkmenistan’s Neutrality
As part of efforts to raise international awareness of Turkmenistan’s initiatives aimed at strengthening global peace and trust, one of Switzerland’s leading newspapers, “Zeit-Fragen/Current Concerns” (Zurich), published three articles by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan dedicated to the significance of the Year of “Peace and Trust” and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s … [Read more...]
EDB: Turkmenistan is the largest recipient of FDI from the UAE
The UAE’s investment stock in the Eurasian region showed steady annual growth between 2016 and 1H 2024. It has increased by 71% since 2016, reaching $12.2 billion at the end of 1H 2024. Over the past year and a half, the growth has been 18.4%, according to the new study by the EDB (Eurasian Development Bank). According to the report titled “Mutual Investments on the Eurasian … [Read more...]
OSCE organizes training of trainers course for canine border guards in Turkmenistan
An OSCE-organized training of trainers (ToT) course for canine border guards opened on 17 February 2025 in the Farap etrap (district) of the Lebap velayat (region) of Turkmenistan. The five-day course brought together twenty-four canine officers, veterinarians and dog breeders and is the last of five ToT course series conducted in each velayat of Turkmenistan. The Centre … [Read more...]
A series of negotiations on the future of Turkmen-Japanese relations took place in Tokyo.
On 17-19 February 2025, a Turkmen delegation headed by Chairman of the Board of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan Rahimberdi Jepbarov paid a working visit to Tokyo, Japan. Jepbarov met with the Special Adviser to the Prime Minister of Japan, Akihisa Nagashima. During the talks, topical issues of bilateral Turkmen-Japanese trade and economic … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan delegation participated in Third Caspian Economic Forum in Tehran, discussing key regional cooperation initiatives
On 17-18 February 2025, a delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Hojamyrat Geldimyradov, participated in the Third Caspian Economic Forum held in Tehran. The forum featured six thematic sessions, where representatives from the Caspian littoral states engaged in discussions on a wide range of issues aimed at advancing five-sided … [Read more...]
Introduction of GIS technologies in Turkmenistan: Innovations for sustainable development of agriculture and economy
Turkmenistan is one of the largest countries in Central Asia, occupying the second largest territory in the region. However, almost 80% of its area is occupied by the endless sands of Karakum, and only 20% of the remaining land is suitable for efficient use. In the context of such natural and climatic features, the rational use of land is becoming a key element of government … [Read more...]
The National Leader of Turkmenistan met with the head of Tatarstan on the Day of Diplomatic Workers
On 18 February, the Day of Diplomatic Workers of Turkmenistan, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation. During the meeting, Rustam Minnikhanov conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from Russian … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Head of Tatarstan
On Tuesday, 18 February, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a working visit. At the beginning of the meeting, Minnikhanov conveyed greetings from Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Berdimuhamedov, in turn, conveyed warm wishes in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan celebrates Day of Diplomats – eloquent expression of unwavering commitment to Peace and Trust driven by Permanent Neutrality
nCa News and Commentary On February 18, 2025, an international scientific conference entitled “International Year of Peace and Trust: The Role of Diplomacy in Strengthening International Relations” on the occasion of the Day of Diplomatic Workers of Turkmenistan was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The … [Read more...]
TEIF 2025: A Plenary Session will Focus on Sustainability, Economic Growth, and Regional Cooperation
Turkmenistan Economic Investment Forum (TEIF 2025) in Kuala-Lumpur (23-24 Apr 2025) will open with a pivotal plenary session centred on economic growth and regional cooperation amidst global shifts. This high-profile session will feature Her Excellency Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the … [Read more...]
UNDP and Turkmenistan hold Training Program for Election Officials in Ashgabat
Within the framework of the joint project of the Central Election Commission and the UNDP Representative Office in Turkmenistan "Assistance in capacity building of the Central Election Commission for holding elections and referendums in Turkmenistan", a seminar on "Introduction to election administration" is being held in Ashgabat, the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" … [Read more...]
Neutrality and economic development: Turkmenistan shares its experience at the WTO event “Building Resilience through Trade”
On February 17, 2025, the event "Building Resilience through Trade: Engagement for Sustainable Peace" was held at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It was organized by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan in Geneva in cooperation with the Interpeace Building platform. The session focused on the interconnection between economic development, sustainable … [Read more...]
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Turkmenistan and UNICEF enhance Social Work Education for a Stronger Social Protection System
From February 10 to 15, UNICEF and Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population, in collaboration with Ministry of Education, conducted a capacity building program to strengthen social work bachelor’s degree education in Turkmenistan. Held at Magtymguly Turkmen State University in Ashgabat and Seydi Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute in Turkmenabat, the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Mejlis Participates in Meeting of Turkic-Speaking States’ Parliamentary Committees
On 18 February 2025, representatives from the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan participated in a meeting of the Heads of Committees on International Cooperation of the Parliaments of Turkic-speaking States, held today in Istanbul, Türkiye. The forum focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation among Turkic-speaking nations, fostering inter-parliamentary … [Read more...]
Arkadag reviews preparations for 30th anniversary celebrations of Neutrality of Turkmenistan – Reconstruction of Neutrality Monument Planned
On 15 February 2025, Hero-Arkadag, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, oversaw preparations for celebrating Turkmenistan's 30th anniversary of neutrality and the "International Year of Peace and Trust" in 2025. During a working meeting with government officials, issues regarding the reconstruction of the Monument of Neutrality were discussed. … [Read more...]
New International Airport at Jebel, Turkmenistan, almost ready for opening
Preparations are in full swing for the launch of a new international airport complex in the village of Jebel, located in the Balkan velayat. During an extended Cabinet of Ministers meeting on February 7, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted several facilities set to open during the International Year of Peace and Trust, with the Jebel International Airport Complex … [Read more...]
Session of the Interdepartmental Commission on Ensuring the Implementation of Turkmenistan’s International Obligations in the Field of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
On 14 February 2025, a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Ensuring the Implementation of Turkmenistan’s International Obligations in the Field of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The leadership and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry … [Read more...]
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Mongolia discussed cooperation issues by phone
On February 14, 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ms. Battsetseg Batmunkh had a telephone conversation. The sides discussed a wide range of bilateral cooperation issues. At the same time, special attention was paid to the preparation and realization of visits at the highest state level. The … [Read more...]
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation had a telephone conversation
On February 14, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.O. Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S.V. Lavrov. During the conversation, the sides discussed issues of cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats, in particular within the framework of the United Nations and the … [Read more...]
Meeting of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO
On 15 February 2025, a meeting of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO was held in the premises of the MFA of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by the relevant Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, heads and representatives of various ministries and agencies … [Read more...]
First private university for entrepreneurship education is being built in Turkmenistan
The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan is building a university for the education to development of entrepreneurship. The inauguration is expected this year. The project is being carried out by specialists from the private enterprise "Nur bina gurluşyk." The multifunctional campus is designed to accommodate 2,700 students and will feature six … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan environmentalists seek to include Markhur in UNESCO List
Arailym Temirgaliyeva The Surkhan State Nature Reserve, located in Surkhandarya region, cooperates with the Koytendag State Nature Reserve of Turkmenistan to protect the flora and fauna of the region, UzA reports. Nature reserves rich in flora and fauna are on both sides of the Kuhitang mountain range.Koytendag has an area of 27,140 hectares and is located at an altitude … [Read more...]
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Energy of Romania
On February 13, 2025, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Romania A.Annaev met with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy of Romania, co-chairman of the Romanian part of the Turkmen-Romanian working commission on cooperation in the energy sector Mr. Pavel-Kasian Nitulescu and representatives of the relevant departments in the building of the Ministry of Energy of … [Read more...]
Turkish ambassador in Ashgabat underlines strategic importance of Turkmen-Turkish partnership in gas, electricity, and logistics
Ambassador Ahmet Demirok of Türkiye hosted a press conference in Ashgabat on Friday, 14 February 2025. He gave an across-the-board review of the robustly growing partnership with Turkmenistan. In his remarks, he particularly highlighted the breakthrough arrangement of the supply of the Turkmen gas to Türkiye through the territory of Iran under a swap arrangement. He … [Read more...]
The Role of Caspian Energy in Global Supply Chains
The Caspian Sea region continues to be a pivotal energy hub, contributing significantly to global oil and natural gas markets. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan account for a substantial share of hydrocarbon reserves, with petroleum production from offshore Caspian fields constituting 1% of global oil supply and natural gas output exceeding 4 trillion cubic … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Government Funds $2 Million Insulin Purchase via UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, with funding from the Government of Turkmenistan, continues to implement measures for the control of non- communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, and ensures the regular supply of essential medicines. Under the Agreement on prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, UNDP transferred … [Read more...]
The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia completes mission in Turkmenistan
On February 13, 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Said bin Osman Ahmed Suwaid, who is completing his diplomatic mission in Ashgabat. During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Rashid Meredov and Asad Majid Khan discussed prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and ECO
On 12 February 2025, within the framework of the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov to the Islamic Republic of Iran, a meeting was held with the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Dr. Asad Majid Khan. During the meeting, an interested exchange of views took place on the current state of multifaceted … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Iranian political consultations held in Tehran
On 12 February 2025, political consultations were held in Tehran between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Turkmen side was headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and the Iranian side was headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Seyed Abbas Araqchi, the Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...]
Iran seeks to strengthen ties with Turkmenistan, says Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the Islamic Republic is committed to expanding its relations with neighboring states, particularly the friendly nation of Turkmenistan. In a meeting with Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, on Wednesday (12 Feb), Pezeshkian reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic’s principled policy is rooted in good … [Read more...]
IAEA, WHO and Turkmenistan Partner to Enhance Nuclear Medicine and Cancer Care
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Turkmenistan are working together to improve the safe and effective use of nuclear medicine in health care. As part of this effort, a pre-imPACT mission is being conducted in Turkmenistan as a critical step in assessing and strengthening the country's cancer control capacity. The … [Read more...]
Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future: Information-Educational Session Held in Ashgabat
In an inspiring initiative aimed at fostering global awareness and personal growth among the younger generation, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in collaboration with the Israeli Embassy in Turkmenistan, organized an information-educational session for youth at the Arkach Business Center. The event brought together students from various universities across … [Read more...]
(UPDATED) Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister is on travel to Iran
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov has traveled to Tehran for consultations with Iranian officials on bilateral relations and regional developments, foreign ministry of Iran reports. According to Esmail Baqaei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this visit is taking place at the official … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and IAEA Discuss Future Cooperation
Turkmenistan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful applications of atomic energy during a meeting held on 11 February 2025 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri Byashimova met with Eve-Kulli Kala, Director of the Division for Europe within the IAEA's Department of Technical Cooperation, to discuss … [Read more...]
UNDP hands over $640,000 worth Cancer Treatment Drugs to Turkmenistan under government-funded project
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, with funding from the Government of Turkmenistan, continues to implement measures to control non-communicable diseases and regularly supply medicines for their treatment. According to UNDP’s social nets, under the Agreement on for prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, UNDP handed over the … [Read more...]
Caspian-Black Sea Transport Corridor Agreement expected this year
On 10 February 2025, a quadrilateral working meeting was via videoconference to discuss the draft intergovernmental agreement on the establishment and implementation of the Caspian Sea-Black Sea international transit and transport corridor, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The meeting was attended by heads and representatives of the Ministries of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Oil and Gas Production Detailed in New EIA Caspian Sea Report
U.S. Energy Information Administration has issued an updated report titled “Regional Analysis Brief: Caspian Sea”. The report analyzes energy in the Caspian Sea region, focusing both on energy production and resources offshore in the Caspian Sea itself. It also provides an energy overview of several coasta countries of the Caspian Sea (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and … [Read more...]
Strengthening an in-depth strategic partnership
Niyatbekzoda Vafo Alibek, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan Since independence, cultural interaction has always played a significant role in establishing interstate relations between the countries of Central Asia. In this regard, the use of positive historical experience of interaction between cultures and peoples … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with Deputy Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia
On February 11, 2025, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan in Georgia Mr. D.Seyitmammedov met with the Deputy Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia Ms. Nino Tsilosani. During the meeting, the sides discussed the state and prospects of Turkmen-Georgian relations, stressing that there are great opportunities for strengthening cooperation in the … [Read more...]
Phone Talks between the National Leader of the Turkmen people and the President of Iran Highlights Cooperation on Gas Swap, Energy, Transport, and International Year of Peace and Trust
Turkmenistan and Iran continue to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation covering various fields, from energy to transport. This became obvious from a telephone conversation between the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, which took place on Monday, 10 February. During the phone call, the sides … [Read more...]
Japan-funded UNDP Online Mentorship Initiative successfully concludes in Turkmenistan
The results of the Online Mentorship program implemented within the framework of the Turkmenistan country component of the UNDP Regional Project "Promoting resilient communities to Prevent violent Extremism in Central Asia" with the financial support of the Government of Japan were summed up in Ashgabat, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The large-scale initiative … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan hosts national workshop on principles of Integrated Border Management Strategy
From 3 to 7 February 2025, Ashgabat hosted a national workshop on the development of Integrated Border Management Strategy and its Implementation Plan that was organized by the EU-funded BOMCA 10 Programme. Participants from Turkmenistan state institutions ensuring border security such us border and migration control, criminal intelligence and investigation, customs and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Guatemala: strengthening friendship and cooperation
On 10 February 2025, in Ashgabat, Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Ms. D. Gulmanova received credentials from the new Ambassador of Guatemala to Turkmenistan, Mr. Eduardo Enrique Hernandez (with residence in Ankara). During the meeting, the head of the national Parliament, on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, congratulated the diplomat on his … [Read more...]