From 2 to 5 September 2024, UNESCO's headquarters in Paris is hosting the 2024 Digital Learning Week under the theme "Steering Technology for Education." The opening ceremony featured a speech by Ms. Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education, and a video message from Mr. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU (International Telecommunication Union) … [Read more...]
New academic year starts in Turkmenistan – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov opened a number of new facilities in Ashgabat
On Sunday, 1 September, Turkmenistan celebrated the beginning of a new academic year. On this day, which is officially called the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov led several opening ceremonies of new facilities. The objects include the buildings of the Berdimuhamed Annayev Specialized Military School of the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Magtymguly Secondary School built by Turkmenistan Inaugurated in Tajikistan
A new school built by Turkmenistan opened in Tajikistan on 1 September 2024. Presidents Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan participated virtually in the opening ceremony of the Magtymguly Secondary School in the farmers association "Ergesh Sultanov" of the Dusti district in Tajikistan's Khatlon region. The school, constructed by Turkmen … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Ministry of Education Launched Robotics Club in Arkadag City
On 1 September 2024, to mark the Knowledge Day and the beginning of new school year, UNICEF Turkmenistan in cooperation with the Ministry of Education launched a new Robotics Club at the Secondary School No. 1 in Arkadag City. The club aims to inspire students to engage with subjects in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) through hands-on learning and … [Read more...]
Iran’s rail trade with Turkmenistan up 30% at Sarakhs border crossing
1,050,000 tons of goods were transported through Iran’s Sarakhs border crossing with Turkmenistan in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (started in March 2024), showing a 30% growth compared with the same period last year, IRNA reports. Nearly 600,000 metric tons of the total foreign trade at the Sarakhs railway border was related to goods transit … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan has confirmed its commitment to improving education and protecting children’s rights at the UN
One of the meetings of the 97th session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, held in Geneva, focused on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation presented detailed reports on key areas: legislative reforms, child protection, health, and education. The Committee actively engaged with the delegation, posing … [Read more...]
Seminars Held Across Turkmenistan to Strengthen Women’s Health and Family Status
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan partnered with the Institute of State, Law and Democracy to deliver a series of two-day seminars across all regions of the country from August 5th to 23rd, 2024. These seminars focused on sharing best practices and discussing a Manual and training modules designed to address domestic violence against women. The goal was … [Read more...]
UNDP Supports the Implementation of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 29 August 2024: Within the framework of the UNDP project "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza," a working meeting at the national level on issues related to climate change was held in Ashgabat on August 29. The meeting was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Embassy of Türkiye in Turkmenistan hosts reception to mark Victory Day
The embassy of Türkiye in Turkmenistan hosted on 30 August 2024 a reception to mark the Victory Day. The ambassador of Türkiye, Ahmet Demirok, and the Military Attaché of Türkiye, Colonel Mehmat Yildiz spoke on the occasion. Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı), also known as Turkish Armed Forces Day (Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Günü), is a public holiday in Türkiye commemorating the … [Read more...]
Embassy of Israel presents support material to organizations for elderly and disabled persons in Turkmenistan
The embassy of Israel has presented some support material and gifts to the organizations for the disabled and elderly people in Turkmenistan. Ambassador Ismail Khaldi of Israel visited on 30 August 2024 the Society of the blind and deaf of Turkmenistan, Rehabilitation center for disabled people of Turkmenistan and the Center for the elderly in Ashgabat. The … [Read more...]
Armenia’s business mission to Almaty: Strengthening economic ties and new transport routes via Turkmenistan and Iran
Almaty recently hosted an important event for business cooperation between Kazakhstan and Armenia — 50 Armenian entrepreneurs visited Kazakhstan with a business mission. The event, organized by the Diplomatic Club “Astana” in collaboration with the embassies of both countries, was aimed at strengthening constructive dialogue between the countries, creating additional … [Read more...]
Dragon Oil opens new regional office in Turkmenistan
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dragon Oil, wholly owned by the Government of Dubai, inaugurated in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the company's largest regional office outside the United Arab Emirates. The inauguration was attended by Dragon Oil's high-level official delegation of board members, reinforcing the company’s expansion of investments in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan sign four documents related to TAPI, TAP, Railways
The Afghan delegation led by the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum Products of Afghanistan Hidayatullah Badri, had a meeting on 30 August 2024 in Ashgabat. The Turkmen side was represented by several deputy prime ministers, ministers, and other senior officials. The expanded talks led to the signing of four documents: – Memorandum of Understanding between the … [Read more...]
Dragon Oil Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Turkmen Government in Oil and Gas Sector
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dragon Oil, wholly owned by the Government of Dubai, expressed his gratitude to HE The President of the Republic of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, for the warm reception, hospitality, and continuous support for the company. A delegation headed by H.E. Al Tayer, held a productive meeting with H.E. Batyr … [Read more...]
Afghan minister visits Turkmenistan – TAPI board of directors meeting – Cooperation talks
The Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum Products of Afghanistan Hussein Badri and his delegation are visiting Turkmenistan. A meeting of the board of directors of TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project) was held in Ashgabat on 29 August 2024. The key aspects of the implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas … [Read more...]
Customs services of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran strengthen cooperation
On August 28, 2024, as part of the working visit of the Turkmen delegation headed by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Tehran, a meeting was held between the heads of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the Customs Administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This information … [Read more...]
Arkadag visits Iran – Meets Spiritual Leader and President – Four documents signed
The National Leader of Turkmenistan and the Head of Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov traveled to Iran on 28 August 2024. This is the first high-level visit of a foreign dignitary to Iran since the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, known by his title Arkadag, had a meeting with the Iranian president. Four documents were signed on … [Read more...]
New ADB Strategy to Propel Turkmenistan Towards a More Sustainable, Climate-Resilient, and Competitive Economy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today launched a new country partnership strategy for Turkmenistan designed to help the Central Asian nation develop a competitive, diversified, and knowledge-based economy driven by an innovative private sector. Under the new strategy, covering 2024-2028, ADB’s assistance will focus on three strategic priorities — supporting the green … [Read more...]
Mining minister of Afghanistan visits Turkmenistan for talks on TAP, railway projects
The Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Hedayatullah Badri, headed a delegation to Turkmenistan on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. Meetings are planned in Ashgabat about the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of TAP, railway projects and also the practical start of the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) pipeline project in … [Read more...]
Head of construction committee of Arkadag City will travel to Korea
A Turkmen delegation led by D Orazov, the Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the City of Arkadag under the President of Turkmenistan, will travel to Seoul (korea), 1-7 September 2024. The purpose of the visit is to optimize the development of the city of Arkadag, in particular, to participate in the World Smart City Expo, and exchange experience with the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Tatarstan Cooperation Growing Exponentially
nCa Report The cooperation between Turkmenistan and Tatarstan, the largest component republic of the Russian Federation is expanding exponentially. This was evident at the recently-held ninth meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Tatarstan Working Group on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation. Here are the outcomes: [There is some duplication because … [Read more...]
UNDP Turkmenistan Report: Risks from Climate Change for Water and Agriculture in Turkmenistan
The UNDP Turkmenistan has issued a report ‘Risks from Climate Change for Water and Agriculture in Turkmenistan.’ It was prepared with the aim of creating an evidence base to strengthen adaptation planning in the water sector, while also including a detailed analysis of the vulnerabilities of various groups (women, children, young people, and people with chronic … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan receives Chairman of Dragon Oil – More Details
Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of the Republic of Turkmenistan, yesterday, received Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Dragon Oil, fully owned by the Government of Dubai, at the Presidential Palace in Ashgabat. The Turkmen President welcomed Al Tayer to Turkmenistan and expressed his confidence that the meetings that will take place during the visit will … [Read more...]
National Leader of Turkmenistan, President of Uzbekistan in telephone conversation
The National Leader of Turkmenistan, Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, had a phone conversation on Tuesday, 27 August 2024. They expressed satisfaction at the growing pace of bilateral relations and discussed the prospect of further cooperation in the areas of mutual interest including trade, economy, and fuel and energy … [Read more...]
Foreign minister of Turkmenistan congratulates newly appointed foreign minister of Iran
The DPM and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, has congratulated the newly appointed foreign minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi. He noted the high level of political, diplomatic, trade, economic and cultural-humanitarian relations between Turkmenistan and Iran, which have been maintained for a long time. Meredov expressed confidence that mutual cooperation … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan receives Chairman of Dragon Oil
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan received on Monday, 26 August 2024, the Chairman of the Emirati company Dragon Oil, Saeedi Al-Tayer. Dragon Oil is a long-standing partner of Turkmenistan in the upstream sector. The sides discussed the prospects of expanding the partnership based on the mutually beneficial experience of many years. It was underlined that … [Read more...]
Pakistan Embassy hosts reception to bring together Turkmen business and industry leaders with infrastructure and logistics giants of Pakistan
nCa Report A joint delegation of FWO and NLC, the infrastructure and logistics giants from Pakistan just visited Turkmenistan. The embassy of Pakistan hosted a reception on Saturday, 24 August 2024, to introduce them to the business and industry leaders of Turkmenistan. The well-attended reception was a networking event, potentially the starting point of multifaceted … [Read more...]
Talks held with the head of the National Logistics Corporation of Pakistan
On 23 August 2024, a meeting was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and Farrukh Shahzad Rao, Director General of the National Logistics Corporation of Pakistan. During the meeting, the parties noted that the time-tested Turkmen-Pakistani relations have great potential for further … [Read more...]
UNDP and Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan Celebrate International Youth Day with “Youth and Peace” Workshop
On August 23, 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan marked International Youth Day with a dynamic "Youth and Peace" workshop held at the UN Building in Ashgabat. This event highlighted the accomplishments of young participants of the FutureSkills4All Initiative and honored the winners of the "Youth and Peace" Poster Contest. The workshop was … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Iran are preparing to establish joint trade zone
Turkmenistan and Iran are preparing to establish a joint trade zone. It will be located Incheh Borun n the Golistan province of Iran. It is a small town with population of about 2000. Nevertheless, it is strategically important as the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway line enters Iran at this point. An area of 12577 hectares (about 125 square km). It is 40km from the … [Read more...]
Seminar on classification of goods in accordance with the Harmonized commodity description and coding system implemented in Turkmenistan
In Ashgabat, on August 21-22, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) jointly with USAID TCA organised seminar on classification of goods in accordance with the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, developed by WCO. This activity is aimed at providing assistance to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan in building its … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan to abolish requirement of permit for road cargo movement between the two countries
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan are ready to abolish the requirement of permit for the movement of road cargo between the two countries. According to Kazinform, the document on the Open NPA website states that cargo transportation by motor vehicles between states or transit through their territories will be carried out without permission. It should be noted that the amendments … [Read more...]
Astrakhan University Ready to Expand Training of Personnel for Water Transport of Turkmenistan
The meeting between the leadership of the Caspian Institute of Sea and River Transport named after General Admiral F. M. Apraksin and representatives of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan was devoted to the presentation of the capabilities of the Astrakhan Region for training personnel in the field of water … [Read more...]
Diplomatic Club “Astana” Invites Turkmen Companies to Kazakhstan’s Top Exhibitions
The Diplomatic Club "Astana" invites Turkmen companies to participate in a series of prominent exhibitions taking place in Kazakhstan throughout 2024. This presents a unique opportunity for Turkmen enterprises to forge stronger international partnerships and expand their business horizons. Kazakhstan will host several major industry exhibitions this year, covering a wide … [Read more...]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan Discuss Joint Infrastructure Projects
Officials from Turkmenistan and Afghanistan met at the border between the two countries in the Torghundi district of Herat on Wednesday (August 21) to assess readiness for the launch of the TAPI gas project. The two sides also discussed the construction of a new railway line and power transmission infrastructure. The high-level Afghan delegation, led by Foreign Minister Amir … [Read more...]
Potential for cooperation with Pakistan’s largest company FWO discussed in Ashgabat
Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met on Thursday, August 22, with the President and Chief Engineer of Pakistan's Frontier Works Organization (FWO) Kashif Nazir. “The parties considered the possibility of establishing partnerships in the area of urban development, improving road and transport infrastructure, and constructing irrigation systems,” the press … [Read more...]
The visit of Uzbek PM to Afghanistan – The Event and the Phenomenon
Tariq Saeedi Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov of Uzbekistan visited Afghanistan, 17-18 August 2024. It is the highest-level visit of a foreign head of government to Afghanistan since the Taliban came to power in 2021. It is significant as both an event and a phenomenon. The Event The visit was successful by all means. The outcomes are impressive. According to the Uzbek … [Read more...]
KIDS EXPO TURKMENISTAN
UNICEF Participates in First-Ever KIDS EXPO in Turkmenistan Today [19 Aug] marks the beginning of the KIDS EXPO, where UNICEF is proudly taking part. This first of its kind event in Turkmenistan presents a wonderful opportunity for UNICEF to connect with children and their parents – in a vibrant, interactive setting. The event takes place at the Garagum Hotel and will continue … [Read more...]
Air Cargo Review – Central Asia and Caucasus – Part Four
Turkmenistan Fleet Expansion and Modernization Turkmenistan Airlines has made significant strides in modernizing and expanding its cargo fleet. In March 2023, the airline took delivery of its first Airbus A330-200P2F cargo aircraft, marking Central Asia's first Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted widebody. This aircraft, registered as EZ-F429, arrived in Ashgabat in May … [Read more...]
UNDP and Turkmenstat enhance transport services statistics in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, August 15, 2024 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Statistics held a roundtable as part of the project on Improving Statistics on Trade and Transport in Turkmenistan, implemented by UNDP in collaboration with the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Statistics (Turkmenstat). The roundtable aimed to discuss the … [Read more...]
Foreign ministers of Turkmenistan and Türkiye in political consultations
On August 14, 2024, political consultations were held in Ankara between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Türkiye. The Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and the Turkish delegation was headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Hakan … [Read more...]
Priority positions of Turkmenistan at 79th session of United Nations General Assembly
During the upcoming 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the efforts of a delegation of Turkmenistan will be aimed at implementing initiatives to strengthen the central role of the United Nations in the global maintenance of international peace and security, promoting the principles of multilateralism and mutually beneficial cooperation in interstate … [Read more...]
Foreign minister of Turkmenistan visits Türkiye, meets President Erdogan
The deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, is visiting Türkiye, 13-14 August 2024. Meeting with President Erdogan On August 13, 2024, President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, who is on a visit to Ankara. The … [Read more...]
Telephone conversation between President of Turkmenistan and Prime Minister of Japan
A telephone conversation took place on 12 August 2024 between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, reports TDH, the official news agency of Turkmenistan. "At the beginning of the conversation, Prime Minister Kishida explained that following the earthquake that struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture on August 8 and … [Read more...]
Turkmen ambassador in Belgium submits ratified Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Turkmenistan and the EU
Today in Brussels, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium S. Palvanov officially submitted to the Legal Service of the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union a note notifying Turkmenistan of the ratification of the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Turkmenistan and the European Union and its Member States. This Protocol was … [Read more...]
Посол Туркменистана в Бельгии передал ратифицированный Протокол к Соглашению о партнерстве и сотрудничестве между Туркменистаном и ЕС
Сегодня в Брюсселе Посол Туркменистана в Бельгии С.Пальванов официально передал Юридической службе Генерального секретариата Совета Европейского Союза ноту, уведомляющую о ратификации Туркменистаном Протокола к Соглашению о партнерстве и сотрудничестве между Туркменистаном и Европейским Союзом, а также его государствами-членами. Этот Протокол был подписан в Брюсселе 18 марта … [Read more...]
Central Asia-Japan Joint business forum held in Astana – Turkmenistan and Japan inked a package of deals
On 9 August 2024, a business forum of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue was held in Astana. The event was organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the Japanese Association for Trade with Russia and NIS (ROTOBO), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakh Invest, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of … [Read more...]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan held an online meeting
Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan Abdul Ghani Baradar held a videoconference meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, the Embassy of Afghanistan in Turkmenistan reports on its social networks. During the meeting, the parties discussed bilateral political, economic and trade relations, as well as ways to implement the TAPI project in … [Read more...]
FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programme and Turkmenistan collaborate to combat wheat rust diseases
The FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programme (FTPP) and Turkmenistan successfully concluded a two-day workshop in Ashgabat focused on developing a National Strategy and Contingency Plan for the prevention and management of wheat rust diseases in Turkmenistan. Held from 23 to 24 July 2024, the workshop was part of the ongoing project “Strengthening Regional Collaboration and … [Read more...]
Korea and Central Asian countries discussed the plan of upcoming activities and events
On 8 August 2024, Foreign ministry of Korea hosted the 15th meeting of the Executive Committee of the Secretariat of the “Central Asia-Republic of Korea” Cooperation Forum. Turkmenistan was represented by Ambassador Begench Durdyyev. During the meeting, the members of the Executive Committee of the Secretariat, consisting of Ambassadors of the Central Asia countries and … [Read more...]