Ambassador Azizbek Madmarov of Kyrgyzstan conducted a briefing for the diplomats and media in Ashgabat on 16 September 2024. In the first part of the briefing, he quoted a recent speech of President Sadyr Japarov to the nation on the occasion of the Independence Day, and in the later part he spoke about some joint key projects of Kyrgyzstan with the regional countries. At … [Read more...]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a briefing dedicated to significant socio-economic events
On September 16, 2024, a briefing was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the results of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum and Exhibition (TIF 2024), held on September 10-11 of current year in Ashgabat. The event was attended by the leadership and representatives of the relevant ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, Academy of … [Read more...]
UAE and Turkmenistan discuss cooperation in education and science
On 12 September, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al Hameli met with the rector of the Magtymguly Turkmen State University Orazgeldy Ovezsakhedov. During the constructive dialogue, the parties discussed the prospects for bilateral cooperation in the field of science and education. The UAE Ambassador stressed the importance of friendly … [Read more...]
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Daniel Yergin to Speak at OGT 2024 Plenary Session
The 29th International Conference "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan - OGT 2024" is scheduled for October 23 to 25, 2024, in Ashgabat. The event is organized by the State Concerns "Turkmengas" and "Turkmennebit", the State Corporation "Turkmengeology", and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. This year’s conference promises to be particularly significant with the … [Read more...]
Korea and Turkmenistan: synergy of cooperation in the field of shipbuilding
A significant collaboration is underway between Turkmenistan and South Korea in the shipbuilding sector. The Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant, located within the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, is working in tandem with the South Korean company “Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co. LLC” (KSIT) to design and construct two dry cargo vessels, each boasting a capacity … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to access Gwadar port under CPEC
Turkmenistan is poised to become the first Central Asian nation to access Gwadar port as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). An agreement between Pakistan and Turkmenistan is expected to be signed soon. The Pakistani government has established a committee to review the draft agreement between Gwadar Port and Turkmenbashi Port. This development is part of … [Read more...]
Digital transformation of Turkmenistan: New horizons of international cooperation
During a government meeting on Friday, 13 September 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov announced plans to foster international cooperation of Turkmenistan in the digital sphere. In particular, it is proposed to develop an Action Plan to align the country's legislative framework with contemporary international legal standards. To … [Read more...]
The GIZ project “European Union (EU) for green Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Action 2024-2028” officially launched in Ashgabat
A meeting of national and international partners was held in Ashgabat to officially launch the GIZ project "European Union for green Turkmenistan: Policy dialogue and Climate Action 2024-2028," the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The event was attended by project managers and representatives of relevant ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, as well as … [Read more...]
Strengthening cultural ties: a comprehensive school in Ashgabat received educational literature from the Korean Embassy
As part of the strengthening of cultural ties between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea, on 13 September 2024 Korean Embassy in Turkmenistan donated textbooks on learning the Korean language to secondary school No. 88 in Ashgabat. The solemn ceremony of handing over the books was attended by Ms. Minkyung Chae, the 2nd Secretary of the Embassy of the … [Read more...]
OSCE organizes capacity-building workshop on gender-based and domestic violence in Turkmenistan
Representatives of state institutions and civil society organizations participated in an OSCE-organized workshop on gender-based violence (GBV) that took place on 12 and 13 September in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the two-day event to discuss with national stakeholders the findings and recommendations made as a result of the evaluation of the Centre’s … [Read more...]
TIF 2024: Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan to hold online meetings of relevant departments to strengthen business ties – Two countries’ postal services inked an agreement
Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic Nazarbek Malaev took part in Turkmenistan Investment Forum TIF 2024, which was held on 10-11 September 2024 in Ashgabat. On the sidelines of this Forum, Malaev met with Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammedkhan Chakiyev, Deputy … [Read more...]
Central Asia and Germany – A very special kind of relationship
Tariq Saeedi Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany will visit Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, 15-17 September 2024. This would be his first visit to the region. On 17 September 2024, the last day of his visit, Chancellor Scholz will participate in the C5+1 meeting in Kazakhstan. The trip comes a year after Scholz hosted the leaders of five Central Asian nations in Berlin to … [Read more...]
UNRCCA Co-Organizes Regional Conference and Training Course under the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia
On 10-12 September 2024, UNRCCA, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) with support of the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund (UNPDF) and the Governments of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan organized a regional conference on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia and a … [Read more...]
Central Asian Parliaments Gather for Second Interparliamentary Forum in Uzbekistan
On September 12, 2024, the Second Interparliamentary Forum of Central Asian states kicked off in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Delegates from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, including representatives of youth parliaments and local governments, are participating in the two-day event. In her opening remarks, Tanzila Narbayeva, Chair of the Senate of … [Read more...]
Hungarian Ambassador Presents Credentials to the Parliament of Turkmenistan and Foreign Ministry
On 12 September 2024, a meeting was held in the premises of the MFA of Turkmenistan between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Turkmenistan (with residence in Tashkent) József Rózsa, who presented copies of his credentials. During the meeting, Deputy Minister Gurbanov … [Read more...]
Korean Embassy gifted Korean language books to the Korean Language Department of Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Turkmenistan donated approximately 165 Korean language books to the Korean Language Department of the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D. Azadi. The collection covers a wide range of topics including speaking, listening, writing, and reading, designed to cater to learners at … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund
On 11 September 2024, the National leader of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Acting Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund at the Islim-Cheshmeh border checkpoint in Serkhetabat, Takhtabazar district, Mary province. The meeting took place before the opening and groundbreaking ceremonies at Turkmenistan-Afghanistan … [Read more...]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the opening and groundbreaking ceremonies of energy, transport, communication and logistics infrastructure facilities at Turkmenistan-Afghanistan border
Dear compatriots! Dear friends! Dear guests! Today is marked by a truly historic event for Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. We are witnessing the successful implementation of a number of major projects with the blessing of Arkadagly Hero Serdar. There are seven of them in total. First of all, we are talking about the laying of the Serkhetabat – Herat section, called … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
On Wednesday, 11 September 2024, Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in accordance with the presidential order. The aid was provided by the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for assistance to children in need to coincide with the commencement of construction on the Serkhetabat-Herat gas pipeline, power transmission lines, and transportation and … [Read more...]
TIF 2024: ADB Commits $625 Million to Turkmenistan’s Development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged $625 million in investment projects in Turkmenistan, with one project completed and another ongoing. Additionally, the Bank is providing $11 million in technical assistance to strengthen institutions and capacity building, as announced by ADB's Country Director for Turkmenistan, Artur Andrysiak, during his online presentation at … [Read more...]
IRU and Turkmenistan hold high-level talks on road transport priorities
Turkmenistan can continue to grow its road transport sector by coupling “hard” and “soft” infrastructure developments. A roadmap discussed by IRU and Turkmenistan could further streamline efforts. In meetings with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Rashid Meredov, and Director General of the Agency for Transport and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UAE Discuss Multilateral Cooperation
The UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ahmed Al Hameli, met with Yazguly Mammedov, Director of the Middle East Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, to discuss avenues for enhanced cooperation between the two countries within the framework of international organizations. Turkmenistan and the UAE have fostered a strong and mutually supportive foreign … [Read more...]
TIF 2024: Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan agree to expand cooperation in the gas industry
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the gas industry. Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev met with Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Batyr Amanov and Minister of State, Chairman of the State Concern Turkmengaz Maksat Babayev on the sidelines of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2024) in Ashgabat. During the … [Read more...]
(UPDATED – Pictures and Text) Turkmenistan and Afghanistan launch the construction of a number of energy and transport infrastructure facilities
On 11 September 2024, a ceremony was held at the border of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan with the participation of delegations of the two countries to launch the construction of energy and transport infrastructure facilities. The ceremony was led by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov via videoconference. The groundbreaking ceremony at the Islim-Cheshme border … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Receives Malaysian Foreign Minister
Today [10 Sep], President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hassan. Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, the guest conveyed cordial greetings from the 17th Supreme Ruler of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim bin Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Welcoming the guest to the ancient Turkmen … [Read more...]
UNDP and Partners Strengthen Seismic Resilience in Turkmenistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, within the framework of the national project "Strengthening National Capacity for Seismic Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Response to Potential Earthquakes," conducted a two-week training seminar on "Seismic Hazard, Seismic Vulnerability, and Seismic Risk". The seminar, which took place from August 26 to … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Automobile Plant Shares Its Innovative and Logistics Solutions at TIF 2024 Investment Forum
Khalil Nobatov Today, the Investment Forum of Turkmenistan TIF 2024, which opens up new opportunities for the development of the country's economy, started at the capital's Yildiz Hotel. One of its participants was the Ashgabat Automobile Enterprise of the Turkmenavtoulaglari Agency, which is part of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of … [Read more...]
“Turkmen Denizderyollary” presented a number of investment projects at the international forum TIF 2024
Meretmammet Batyrov Today, the investment forum of Turkmenistan (TIF 2024) opened in the capital's Yildiz Hotel, which attracted the attention of business representatives, investors and international experts. One of the forum participants was the Turkmen Denizderyayollary Agency, which demonstrated a number of significant investment projects in the field of maritime transport. … [Read more...]
Tatarstan is ready to offer its digital solutions to Turkmenistan
The strategic partnership between Russia and Turkmenistan has reached a new level, especially thanks to active cooperation with the Republic of Tatarstan. Regina Shafikova, Director of the Trading House "Garant" of the Republic of Tatarstan, said this in an interview with Turkmenportal on the sidelines of the TIF-2024 Investment Forum. Regina Shafikova emphasized that … [Read more...]
TIF 2024: Photo Report from the Opening Ceremony
The Investment Forum of Turkmenistan (TIF 2024) kicked off in Ashgabat, organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The inaugural day featured seven sessions and two parallel events, covering a wide range of topics: Economic development and investment potential of Turkmenistan Public-private … [Read more...]
TIF 2024: Uzbekistan proposes to create a unified transport system in Central Asia
Ilkhom Makhkamov, Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan, outlined his country's efforts to enhance regional and interregional transport connectivity at the TIF 2024 Investment Forum in Ashgabat. Makhkamov highlighted several key transport initiatives involving Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. In order to create the shortest route to the World Ocean for the … [Read more...]
TIF 2024: Russia’s Underutilized Export Potential to Turkmenistan: A $200 Million Opportunity
According to Dmitry Volvach, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, Russia's unrealized export potential to Turkmenistan amounts to a significant $200 million. This announcement was made during the plenary session of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2024) in Ashgabat. The trade turnover between Turkmenistan and Russia for the first seven … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Malaysian Diplomatic Talks Focus on Expanding Bilateral Ties
On 9 September 2024, Turkmen-Malaysian inter-MFA consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen side was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov, while the Malaysian side was led by Dato Ahmad Rozian bin Abd. Ghani, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia During … [Read more...]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with his Malaysian counterpart
On 9 September 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov met with a delegation of Malaysia headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of further intensification of long-term partnership based on the principles of mutual respect … [Read more...]
Climate Conference Brings Together Youth of Southern Turkmenistan
A conference of young eco-activists from the southern region of Turkmenistan gathered in Mary to discuss climate change and the role of youth in addressing related challenges. The event was held at the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, as reported by the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper. The conference was organized in anticipation of the 19th Youth Climate Conference … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Youth of Balkanabat unite to discuss climate change issues
On 6 September 2024, in the lead up to the Conference of Youth (COY19) and the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the velayat Conference of Youth on Climate Change was held in Turkmenistan. The event, organized by the Government of Turkmenistan together with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the UN … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Annual United Nations Games
The United Nations General Assembly, at its 107th plenary meeting of the 78th session, adopted by consensus a resolution entitled "United Nations Games" as proposed by Turkmenistan and India (click here to see the text of the resolution). The resolution, presented under agenda item 11, "Sport for development and peace: promoting peace and building a more peaceful planet through … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening of the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana – The President of Kazakhstan will visit Turkmenistan in October
On 8 September 2024 the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, paid a working visit to Kazakhstan to participate in the official opening ceremony of the V World Nomad Games. Meeting with the President of Kazakhstan Before the opening ceremony, … [Read more...]
Sports Diplomacy Gains Momentum: UN General Assembly Endorses Turkmenistan’s Initiated Resolution on Friendship Games
In a significant step towards promoting sports diplomacy, the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, 6 September, adopted a resolution supporting the annual holding of the UN Friendship Games. This initiative, first introduced by Turkmenistan in April 2024, has gained widespread support from the international community. The inaugural Friendship Games, held in April, saw … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan improves its communication infrastructure to fight illicit trafficking
As the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, opportunities for trade have spread around the world. Shipping lanes are the highways of international commerce. However, this presents opportunities not only for governments and legitimate businesses but also for transnational organized crime groups to transport anything from legal goods used for money laundering, to … [Read more...]
Turkmen Ambassador to Afghanistan met with the Minister of Communications and Information Technology
Turkmenistan’s Ambassadot to Afghanistan met with the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Najibullah Hayat Haqqani. The meeting discussed fiber optics, cybersecurity, and other technology-related issues. The Minister emphasized that both countries are working together for economic stability, which is of vital importance for the region and neighboring … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan Joins the Ashgabat Agreement
Kyrgyzstan has officially joined the Ashgabat Agreement, aimed at creating a transport corridor between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution on 22 August 2024, formalizing the country's accession to the agreement, Tazabek reported. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will oversee the implementation of the agreement … [Read more...]
USAID and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia present the Community of Practice Platform in Turkmenistan
A round table on the presentation of the Community of Practitioners platform was held in Turkmenistan on September 5, organized by the USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity in cooperation with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC). The meeting was attended by representatives of the following organizations: the State Committee for Water … [Read more...]
Preparations Underway for 17th Central Asia-Korea Cooperation Forum
On 6 September 2024, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan joined a videoconference to discuss preparations for the 17th Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum. Representatives from participating countries attended the meeting. Zu Zang Son, Deputy Chairman of the forum's secretariat, delivered the opening remarks. During the videoconference, … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Malaysia to visit Turkmenistan
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan will undertake an official visit to Turkmenistan from 9 to 10 September 2024, says the press-service of Malaysia foreign ministry. During his visit, the Foreign Minister is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to deliver a letter of invitation from Prime … [Read more...]
Turkmen Delegation had a series of meetings in Helsinki
On 5 September 2024, a round table with the participation of leading Finnish companies “Finnish Water Forum”, “Watermaster”, “Wärtsilä”, “Agronic Oy”, “Reorbit”, Finnish Meteorological Institute and others was held in Helsinki in the premises of the EastCham Finland. At the event, the Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri … [Read more...]
Federal Chancellor Scholz to visit Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan to host Central Asia + Germany summit
Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will visit Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from September 15 to 17 and take part in the Central Asia + Germany summit, says the statement, published on the official website of the Federal Government of Germany. According to the report, this will be Scholz's first trip to Central Asia. The Federal Chancellor will hold bilateral talks … [Read more...]
Border Meeting: Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss joint projects inauguration
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov met with the foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Mottaqi at the shared border’s zero point, the official government website of Afghanistan reported on 5 September 2024. The meeting brought together delegations from various organizations of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. During this gathering, the … [Read more...]
New U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan identifies key areas of work
The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ms. Elizabeth Rood, held her first press briefing today at the new complex of the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat. During the meeting with journalists, she outlined the main priorities of her activities. Ambassador Rood highlighted four key areas of work: combating climate change, developing the economic sector, security issues … [Read more...]
Daewoo E&C Aims to Expand Presence in Turkmenistan’s Growing Economy
On 5 September 2024, a high-level Turkmen delegation led by Deryageldi Orazov, Chairman of the Arkadag City Construction Committee, met with Daewoo E&C CEO Baek Jung-wan in Seoul. The delegation included Rahimberdi Jepbarov, Chairman of the Foreign Economic Bank, and Begench Durdiyev, Turkmenistan Ambassador to South Korea, according to Korean news outlets’ … [Read more...]