Lazar Pop Ivanov, Farhad Artykov, Jahan Saparmammedova How do we create better digital solutions for development? How do we create effective digital solutions for development? Answering this “million-dollar question” was at the heart of a five-day training called the Digital Fitness Programme [DFP] which brought together UNDP Turkmenistan’s country office team as … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to Introduce Competitive Railway Tariffs
The railway administrations of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan held a meeting within the 81st Council for Railway Transport of the CIS member states in Tashkent on 5 November. The bilateral meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari JSC Z.Narzullaev and Chairman of the Agency of Railways of Turkmenistan Atamuradov Azat. The parties discussed … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the International Conference on Strengthening International Cooperation in the Fight against Terrorism in Kuwait
On November 4-5, 2024, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan A. Gurbanov participated in the ministerial session of the High-Level Conference on “Strengthening International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Building Agile Border Security Mechanisms – The Kuwait Phase of the Dushanbe Process”. The session emphasized … [Read more...]
The sky over Cappadocia was decorated with 300 balloons in honor of the 300th anniversary of Makhtumkuli Fragi
On November 1-2, 2024, a number of events dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of Makhtumkuli Fragi, as well as in honor of the 33rd anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan, were held in the Turkish region of Cappadocia. Thus, on November 1, in the building of the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Exchanges of the city of Nevsehir, the Embassy of … [Read more...]
The Turkmen delegation attended the 17th “Central Asia – Republic of Korea” Cooperation Forum
On November 4, 2024 the 17th "Central Asia - Republic of Korea" Cooperation Forum took place in Seoul. The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Korea Begench Durdyyev attended this Forum on behalf of the Turkmen side. The forum was chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Cho Tae-yul. Delegations led by high-ranking officials from Central … [Read more...]
The International Conference “Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan” CIET 2024 concludes with a magnificent award ceremony
The closing ceremony of CIET 2024 Turkmenistan marked a grand finale to the forum, celebrating remarkable contributions to the construction, industrial, and energy sectors of Turkmenistan. During the ceremony, four prestigious awards were presented: the Excellence in Energy Award, Excellence in Construction Award, Excellence in Innovation Award, and Excellence in Consulting … [Read more...]
CIET 2024: Innovations, technologies and human resources of Turkmenistan are the key topics of the fifth sessions of the forum
Today (5 November 2024) marked the final day of the International Conference "Construction, Industry and Energy of Turkmenistan" (CIET 2024) bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and academic experts to discuss the future of Turkmenistan’s construction, industrial, and energy sectors. The fifth session, led by Tanryguly Atayev, Deputy Chairman of SC … [Read more...]
17th Central Asia–Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum: preparations for the first summit in 2025 discussed
On Monday, 4 November, the 17th Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum was held under the chairmanship of South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, which was attended by foreign ministers, deputy foreign ministers and chief delegates from five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, according to Korean news … [Read more...]
Diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Principality of Liechtenstein established
On 1 November 2024, the signing ceremony of the Joint Communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Principality of Liechtenstein took place at the office of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in New York. A conversation took place prior to the signing ceremony between the Permanent Representative of … [Read more...]
CIET 2024: Turkmenistan strengthens cooperation with international financial institutions to implement major state projects
Chairman of the Board of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan Rahimberdi Jepbarov, speaking at the international construction and industrial conference "Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan" (CIET 2024) in Ashgabat, presented an overview of cooperation with international financial institutions and cited some indicators of the development of the … [Read more...]
CIET 2024: ADB Supports Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector Paving the way for wider renewables use
Artur Andrysyak, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Turkmenistan Resident Mission, highlighted the bank's commitment to supporting Turkmenistan's energy and renewable energy sectors during his presentation at the international conference "Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan" (CIET 2024). ADB's engagement in Turkmenistan is aligned with its … [Read more...]
CIET 2024: GIZ supports Turkmenistan in the transition to green energy
At the international conference "Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan" (CIET 2024), Joachim Fritz - GIZ coordinator in Turkmenistan, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, presented the organization's new initiatives aimed at supporting the country's energy sector. Special attention was paid to the development of renewable energy … [Read more...]
CIET 2024: Arkadag is a smart city with great prospects
Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the city of Arkadag in Turkmenistan Deryageldy Orazov, speaking at the international conference "Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan" (CIET 2024), shared new details about the development of this unique project. The first phase of Arkadag, spanning 700 hectares, has seen the construction of over 250 … [Read more...]
CIET 2024: Interbudmontazh proposes to build a subway in Ashgabat
At the CIET 2024 international conference, Vladimir Petruk, Managing Director of Interbudmontazh Company, presented new promising projects aimed at developing the infrastructure of Turkmenistan. The CAI Interbudmontazh company has been successfully implementing large-scale projects in Turkmenistan since 2001. One of the most significant is the system of lowering the … [Read more...]
CIET 2024: Bringing the Kiyanli Polymer Plant to full capacity is a priority for Hyundai Engineering
At the international conference CIET 2024 in Ashgabat, Jee Hwan, Director of branch in Turkmenistan, Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd., stressed the importance of launching the Kiyanli Polymer Plant as soon as possible. The company expressed its readiness to provide all necessary assistance in the implementation of this large-scale project. In particular, at the request of the … [Read more...]
CIET 2024: Daewoo Engineering & Construction and Turkmenhimiya are implementing a large-scale chemical project in Turkmenistan
At the international conference "Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan" (CIET 2024), Min Manjun, general director of branch in Turkmenistan, Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd shared details about the company's new large-scale project in the country. Last month, Daewoo won the tender for the construction of a plant for the production of mineral … [Read more...]
CIET 2024: Turkmenistan Can Export Over 4,000 MW of Electricity, says Energy Minister
Turkmenistan's Minister of Energy, Annageldi Saparov, has revealed the country's substantial potential for electricity exports. Speaking at the international conference "Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan" (CIET 2024), Saparov stated that Turkmenistan could export over 4,000 megawatts of electricity. To realize this goal, Turkmenistan is actively expanding its … [Read more...]
CIET 2024: International Conference and Exhibition “Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan” – Key Discussions of the Plenary Session
Highlights: Turkmenistan is increasing production capacities: cement, ceramics, electricity Industry is the engine of Turkmenistan's economy Intellectualization of production and transition to a circular economy are Turkmenistan's priorities Çalık Holding realizes a wide range of projects in Turkmenistan Rönesans Holding: Turkmenistan's reliable partner in the … [Read more...]
A three-day Conference and Exhibition of Turkmenistan’s construction, industry and energy sector starts in Ashgabat today
The international exhibition "Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan – 2024" and the conference "Development of Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan" (CIET 2024) will kick off in Ashgabat today, November 3, and run through November 5, 2024. "The construction and industrial sector, like other sectors of the national economy, is developing at an accelerated … [Read more...]
The Institute of Ethnology and Archeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences revealed details on the latest discoveries in Turkmenistan’s ancient Margiana
From mid-September to the second half of October 2024, the Russian-Turkmen Margian Archaeological Expedition conducted excavation season in Turkmenistan under an agreement between the Institute of Ethnology and Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. The expedition was led by Dr. Nadezhda Dubova from the Russian side, and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Maps Out Methane Reduction Strategy to Meet Global Methane Pledge
As part of the efforts to implement the task within the framework of the global climate agenda, Turkmenistan has developed a Roadmap to strengthen international cooperation to achieve the goals and objectives provided for by the Global Methane Pledge for 2025-2026. The document was presented to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a government meeting on Friday, 1 November, by … [Read more...]
EU-Turkmenistan Partnership: Collaboration for Sustainable Development
On 1 November 2024, an insightful workshop on EU-Turkmenistan Cooperation took place in Ashgabat. The event titled "Introduction and Exchange of Experience on Improving Approaches to European Partnership Communication" brought together representatives of the European Union Delegation in Turkmenistan, experts from the EU "Strategic Communication and Public Diplomacy" project, as … [Read more...]
UNDP Turkmenistan Supports Series of Workshops with Ombudsperson on Implementation of the Paris Principles
1 November 2024, Ashgabat – A series of workshops on the principles of collaboration between national human rights institutions, government agencies, and public organizations, as well as on the legal mandate of the Ombudsperson in line with the UN Paris Principles, concluded today in Ashgabat. These workshops had previously been held across the Dashoguz, Mary, Lebap, and Balkan … [Read more...]
UNDP Concluded Climate Change Awareness Workshops for Turkmenistan’s Private Sector
The UNDP/GCF project "Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan," in collaboration with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, organized workshops for private sector representatives from October 21 to 25, 2024. The two-day workshops were held in Ashgabat and Dashoguz velayat, featuring participation from UNDP international … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Chinese Partnership Boosts Oil and Gas Education
Recently, the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas signed a memorandum with Xi'an Petroleum University, Hebei Petroleum Vocational Technical University, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), and the Chinese Association for International Educational Exchange on the implementation of the joint project "Lu Ban Workshop". Maksat Churiyev, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Delegation Engages in Key Dialogues on Water Security and Climate Resilience at OSCE’s 2024 EEDIM
Turkmenistan Delegation participated in the 2024 OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting (EEDIM), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable water governance, regional cooperation, and environmental security in Central Asia. During the meeting’s first session, Turkmenistan’s representative, Mr. Magtymguly Akmyradov, addressed regional challenges and … [Read more...]
The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia: trade turnover with Turkmenistan has increased by almost 50%
Russia and Turkmenistan discussed issues of bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, transport, state cadastre and cartography, healthcare, education, engineering geology and regional cooperation. Relevant sectoral negotiations were held in Ashgabat as part of a meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Russian-Turkmen Commission on Economic Cooperation, the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is preparing to host an international conference and exhibition on construction, industry and energy (CIET 2024)
Ashgabat is preparing to host the International Conference and Exhibition CIET 2024 to be held on 3-5 November this year on the basis of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. The organizers of the three-day event, timed to coincide with the Day of Workers of Construction and Industrial Complex of Turkmenistan, are the State Concern ‘Turkmenhimiya’, the State … [Read more...]
Japan expects the visit of the President of Turkmenistan to EXPO 2025
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is looking forward to the visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Japan. This follows from his letter to the head of Turkmenistan. "Turkmenistan is an important strategic partner of Japan in building a free and open international order based on the rule of law. It is gratifying that cooperation between our countries is … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Trade single window eases transit, powers growth
Turkmenistan, once a crucial transit point on the ancient Silk Road linking the East and the West, is writing a new chapter in bolstering modern connectivity and global trade. The country’s single window system for trade, implemented with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) support, integrates 22 government agencies responsible for clearing cross-border consignments into one … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan received the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation
On Wednesday, 30 October, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Alexey Overchuk, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, Co-chairman of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation from the Russian side, TDH reports. As the Head of state noted, Turkmenistan, implementing a foreign policy course based on the … [Read more...]
Co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation met in Ashgabat
On 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Turkmen–Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation - Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk. During the … [Read more...]
Educational partnership between Russia and Turkmenistan: new perspectives
As part of the official visit of the Russian delegation, timed to the meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation, Deputy Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Andrey Korneev met with Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan A. Ataev. The talks were aimed at discussing the prospects for bilateral cooperation … [Read more...]
Russia is negotiating with Turkmenistan on the transfer of wild leopards
The Caucasian Biosphere Reserve is negotiating with Turkmenistan, Pakistan and other countries on the possible transfer of wild leopards to Russia. This was reported by TASS with reference to the director of the reserve, acting director of the Sochi National Park Sergey Shevelev. "We are currently negotiating with Pakistan and Turkmenistan (on leopards transfer) … As soon as … [Read more...]
Strengthening the Cultural Bridge between Europe and Turkmenistan for Peace and Mutual Understanding Discussed at the Turkmen Embassy in Brussels
Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov met with the Secretary General of ENCATC (European Network on Cultural Management and Policy), Giannalia Cogliandro Beyens, and the founder of the creative agency Caravan Cultura, Elena van Kharitonova. The participants explored the prospects for cultural cooperation and the reinforcement of ties between Turkmenistan and … [Read more...]
Embassy of Türkiye in Ashgabat hosts reception to mark 101st Anniversary of Proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye
The embassy of Türkiye in Turkmenistan hosted on Tuesday, 29 October 2024, a reception to mark the 101st anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye. Here is the speech of Ambassador Ahmet Demirok on the occasion: Excellency Mr. Batyr Atdayev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan - co-chairman of the Turkish-Turkmen Intergovernmental … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Chinese consultations on cybersecurity were held in Ashgabat
On 28-29 October 2024, the consultations on cybersecurity were held in Ashgabat with the participation of representatives of relevant ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China. The participants reviewed the results of joint work and implementation of agreements on international information security attained between the Governments of … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Turkmenistan increases gas production and modernizes the gas transportation system
Turkmenistan is undergoing a significant transformation of its domestic gas transportation infrastructure, with the goal of substantially increasing natural gas production in the coming years. This strategic initiative was highlighted by Rustem Tekeyev, head of the Gas Transport and Gas Supply Department at Türkmengaz State Concern, during the International Conference "Oil … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Environmental aspects in the extraction of hydrocarbon resources: Focus on reducing methane and CO2 emissions
The last 6th session of the OGT 2024 International Oil and Gas Conference in Ashgabat considered environmental aspects in the extraction of hydrocarbon resources. Turkmenistan, which has huge reserves of hydrocarbons, strives to minimize the environmental impact during oil and gas operations. Turkmen specialists have achieved a significant reduction in emissions in the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan visits Tatarstan – BRICS Summit, Other Engagements
During his visit to Kazan, the capital of the Tatarstan Republic of Russia, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in the BRICS Summit as invited guest. There were some other engagements unrelated to the summit. Turkmen President speaks at BRICS Summit Here is the speech of the president of Turkmenistan at the expanded-format (BRICS + Outreach) session of the … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Turkmenistan Makes Progress on Gas Storage Facility
The state Concern Turkmengaz is actively working on a large-scale project to create an underground gas storage facility (UGS). This solution is designed to ensure more stable supplies of natural gas to the domestic market, as well as to smooth out seasonal consumption fluctuations. As it became known at the international conference "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2024", … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Turkmenistan relies on gas chemistry
At the OGT 2024 International Oil and Gas Conference, Dovrangeldy Sapbayev, Chairman of the State Concern Turkmenhimiya, outlined Turkmenistan's ambitious plans to significantly expand the processing of natural gas. "We are dedicated to developing the petrochemical industry to ensure additional gas processing," Sapbayev stated. One of the key areas of focus is the … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Turkmenistan and Central Asia can become a global renewable energy hub
We need natural gas, but we have also to have a lot of renewable energy to go forward with decarbonization and climate change mitigation, said during his online presentation Murman Margvelashvili, Director, Energy Studies from “World Experience for Georgia”. Both in the cases of natural gas and reenable energy Turkmenistan and Central Asia can play a major role, he … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: TAPI is gaining momentum – improving the situation in Afghanistan opens up new prospects
The situation in Afghanistan is improving significantly and this provides an opportunity to promote the construction of the transnational Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline. This was stated by Mukhammetmyrat Amanov, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of TAPI Pipeline, responsible for the implementation of this infrastructure project, during a … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Gas, Ecology and Investments – Turkmenistan builds a sustainable energy future
Natural gas occupies a leading position as a way to meet the world's growing energy needs. According to an analysis by the International Energy Agency, natural gas consumption will grow by almost 20% by 2030 and will remain at the same level until 2040. Murad Archaev, Deputy Chairman of Turkmengaz State Concern, told about this in his presentation. Over time, the … [Read more...]
OGT 2024 – Day First: Insights into Global Energy Markets, Investment Opportunities, and Industry Innovations
Summary of the First Day of flagship Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2024 Conference started on 23 October 2024 in Ashgabat: The first day of the Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan (OGT) 2024 conference unfolded with a series of high-level discussions, attracting prominent figures from the global energy sector. The event, held in Ashgabat, set the stage for exploring “The Latest … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Our Objective is To Maximize Gas Utilization & Minimize Gas Flaring to near zero by 2027, says Dragon Oil
Dragon Oil investments exceed $10 billion with a cumulative production reaching 447 million barrels since Dragon Oil presence in Turkmenistan in 2000, told company’s CEO Ali Rashid Al Jarwan in his presentation at OGT 2024. Looking into the future, Dragon Oil strategy has been redefined to focus on operational excellence, enhance oil recovery, re-injection of gas and reduce … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Oil and Gas to Dominate Global Energy Mix Until 2050, CNPC says
Oil and gas will remain important sources of energy in the coming decades, and developing countries will play an increasingly important role in the global energy market. At the same time, the energy transition will be accompanied by significant investments in renewable energy sources --- CNPC Vice President Zhang Daowei shared Corporation’s vision of the situation in the global … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Gas trade between China and Turkmenistan reached 415 billion cubic meters, CNPC says
China and Turkmenistan have achieved a significant milestone in their energy cooperation, with bilateral natural gas trade reaching a total of 415 billion cubic meters and trade volume surpassing US $ 83 billion. Zhang Daowei, the Vice President of CNPC, highlighted these achievements at the OGT 2024 International Oil and Gas conference. Daowei emphasized that Turkmenistan's … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Uzbekistan supports Turkmenistan’s international gas pipeline initiatives
Uzbekistan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Turkmenistan's initiatives to expand its natural gas exports to regional markets. This includes the ongoing construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Pipeline (TAPI) and the country's potential for increasing hydrocarbon production. Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, Uzbekistan's Minister of Energy, highlighted these … [Read more...]