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...]
A Promising Future for Turkmenistan-Germany Cooperation
Stable and growing economic cooperation forms a cornerstone of the successful relationship between Germany and Turkmenistan. Today, clear trends in bilateral economic activity are fostering optimism about future prospects. Ambassador of Germany to Turkmenistan, Bernd Heinze, highlighted this in an interview with the Turkmenistan newspaper. Germany and Central … [Read more...]
We consider Turkmenistan as an integral part of TURKSOY, says Secretary General Raev
On September 3rd, 2024, Mr. Rashid Meredov, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan welcomed a delegation of TURKSOY headed by its Secretary General Sultan Raev in his office in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The agenda of the meeting which took place in the presence of Mrs. Lachin … [Read more...]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with the UAE Ambassador
UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al Hameli met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmed Gurbanov. During the meeting, ways to expand cooperation between the two countries in various fields were discussed, according to the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan. Earlier, Ambassador Ahmed Al-Hameli held a number of meetings with the Chairman of the Chamber of … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Swedish cooperation discussed in Stockholm
On 3 September 2024, Turkmen-Swedish political consultations were held in Stockholm. The Turkmen side was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova, the Swedish side was led by Tobias Thyberg, Head of the Department for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden. During the inter-MFA consultations, the … [Read more...]
The Arkadag Smart City received three awards at the International Exhibition of Smart Cities “WSCE 2024”
On 4 September 2024, the Arkadag Smart City received three awards at the International Exhibition of Smart Cities, called the "World Smart City Expo 2024" held in Goyang, Republic of Korea, the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Korea reports. The awards were presented to both foreign and national cities, as well as companies that stood out in various fields. Notably, Arkadag Smart … [Read more...]
Anadolu Agency interviews Turkish ambassador in Ashgabat
The Anadolu Agency, the state-run news service of Türkiye, has interviewed Ambassador Ahmet Demirok, the envoy of Türkiye in Ashgabat. Commenting on the state of relations between Türkiye and Turkmenistan, the ambassador said that Türkiye was the first to recognize the independence of Turkmenistan and the first to open embassy in Türkiye. Demirok said that Türkiye fully … [Read more...]
Downstream countries in Central Asia undertake mitigation efforts to prevent water scarcity
nCa Report Central Asia is facing a looming water crisis, driven by demographic growth and increasing agricultural demands. According to the World Bank, the region's population is projected to reach 90 million by 2050, leading to water shortages of up to 25-30%. Simultaneously, agricultural water consumption is expected to rise by 30% within the next decade. To mitigate … [Read more...]
UNICEF Strengthens Healthcare Services in Turkmenistan with New Oxygen Plants
UNICEF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, has successfully installed two new oxygen plants at the Scientific and Clinical Centre for Maternal and Child Health in Ashgabat and the Mother and Child Health Hospital in Dashoguz, an area affected by the Aral Sea crisis. This support expands the oxygen therapy services in Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Dashoguz: Turkmenistan’s Youth Rallies for Climate Action
On 3 September 2024, a Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change (LCOY) was held at the Turkmen Agricultural Institute in Dashoguz, ahead of the upcoming global climate events COY19 and COP29, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The event was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the UN Resident Coordinator Office, the … [Read more...]
“What Can I Do to Preserve the Ozone Layer?” – Competition announced for children in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's public organization "Ýaş tebigatçy" and the Ozone Center, a division of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, are inviting young minds to participate in a creative competition titled "What Can I Do to Preserve the Ozone Layer?" The competition is aimed at fostering environmental awareness and literacy among Turkmenistan's students and at encouraging … [Read more...]
Turkish construction companies implemented projects in Turkmenistan worth over $53 billion
Since 1972 to August 2024, the Turkish contracting sector has implemented 12,277 projects in 137 countries, the Anadolu agency reports, citing the Turkish Ministry of Commerce. At the same time, most of the projects were carried out in Russia. The cost of contract projects implemented in Russia has reached $102.3 billion. Turkmenistan is a close second, boasting $53.3 … [Read more...]
Afghanistan to Increase Electricity Import from Turkmenistan with New Substation
Afghanistan is on track to significantly boost its electricity imports from Turkmenistan. The construction of the 500-kilovolt Arghandi substation is expected to be completed within the next two months, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan. Upon completion, this project and others in the series will enable Afghanistan to import up … [Read more...]
The 4th Conference of Regional Cooperation on Border Security in Central Asia “Issyk – Kul initiative” 2024 held in Latvia, Riga
Since 2011, under the BOMCA organized framework of the “Issyk-Kul Initiative”, Central Asian border agencies come together regularly in a regional forum for cooperation and information exchange in the field of border security in Central Asia. The 4th Conference of Regional Cooperation on Border Security in Central Asia ‘Issyk - Kul Initiative’ 2024 was held in Riga, Latvia … [Read more...]
Turkish Company Rönesans Holding presents shopping center project to the National Leader of Turkmen people
On Monday, 2 September 2024, the National Leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Erman Yilicak, Chairman of the Board of the Turkish company Rönesans Holding. During the meeting, Yilicak presented a new modern shopping center project for Ashgabat, which his company has developed. Commenting on the project, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov emphasized the … [Read more...]
National Leader of Turkmen People meets with Head of Çalik Holding
On Monday, 2 September 2024, the National Leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Ahmet Çalik, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Çalik Holding Group of Companies. During the meeting, the sides highlighted the successful cooperation between Turkmenistan and Türkiye in various sectors, including energy, textiles, construction, and more. They … [Read more...]
Dragon Oil Sponsors Chess Tournament in Hazar to Enhance Sports Partnership with Turkmenistan
Dragon Oil, in partnership with the Turkmen Sports Federation, hosted a highly competitive chess tournament in the city of Hazar, Turkmenistan. The event, which attracted 32 players from across the country, showcased the growing popularity of chess in the region. Shahruh Turayev, a 30-year-old from Dashoguz, emerged as the undisputed champion, securing a perfect score of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Joins Global Discussion on AI in Education at UNESCO Event
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...]