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...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are interested in developing the eastern branch of the North-South corridor
Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin and Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakiyev held a bilateral meeting in Astana. The sides discussed prospects for cooperation in the transport sector. Both countries are actively cooperating in the development of the … [Read more...]
Central Asian Transport Ministers Advance Cooperation
Ministers of Transport of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan convened in Astana on 8 August 2023, to discuss enhancing regional connectivity. The meeting, held ahead of the Sixth Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads of State, focused on expanding transit corridors, rail and road infrastructure, and air travel options, ministry of … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States
Dear Heads of State, Dear members of the delegations! First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, for the hospitality and excellent organization of the meeting. Our annual meetings have already become a tradition and, as practice shows, they are always relevant. During these … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan strengthen economic cooperation: Kazakh-Turkmen Trade Grew by Nearly a Third
On 9 August 2024, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar met with Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Batyr Atdaev and Baymyrat Annamammedov in Astana. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the economic situation in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, discussed the current status and prospects for the development of … [Read more...]
Presidents of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan hold negotiations in Astana
On Friday, 9 August, talks were held in Astana between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting was also attended by members of the delegations. Tokayev thanked the President of Turkmenistan for participating in the Summit, and also noted the importance of his visit in terms of further promoting the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan could make efforts to link the transport systems of Central Asia, China, Europe, the Middle East, says President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan could make efforts to create the necessary conditions for the linking the transport systems of Central Asia, China, Europe, the Middle East, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov said during a meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Astana, Friday, 9 August. In this regard, the relevance of the … [Read more...]
President Sadyr Japarov: Our main goal is to turn Central Asia into a stable, economically developed, prosperous region
The format of Consultative meetings of the leaders of the Central Asian countries is in high demand and gives the necessary additional impetus to strengthening regional cooperation, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan said, speaking at the summit of the heads of Central Asia in Astana, on Friday, 9 August. "The past five meetings have shown the firm commitment of the … [Read more...]
President Emomali Rahmon: Rapid changes in the world necessitates developing a unified position on the future of Central Asia
Given the rapidly evolving global landscape, there is an urgent need for a unified position of Central Asian countries for the future, stated President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan during his remarks at the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. The Head of Tajikistan drew the attention of counterparts from Central Asian countries to the issues of … [Read more...]
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev: The well-being of the Central Asian countries largely depends on common efforts and willingness to cooperate closely
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev: The well-being of the Central Asian countries largely depends on common efforts and willingness to cooperate closelyCentral Asia, due to its geopolitical position, is fully experiencing all the negative consequences of the global crisis of confidence and escalation of conflicts, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev stressed during his speech … [Read more...]
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: Kazakhstan’s strategic course to strengthen regional partnership and enhance the role of Central Asia on the world stage remains unwavering
Speaking at the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pointed out the importance of maintaining high dynamics of development in the Central Asian region in the current complex geopolitical and economic realities. He outlined a number of urgent tasks, the solution of which will contribute to the further … [Read more...]
6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana – Central Asian leaders outline long-term plans for regional cooperation
On 9 August 2024, the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The summit was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Kyrgyzstan – President Sadyr Japarov Tajikistan – President Emomali Rahmon Turkmenistan – President Serdar … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrives in Astana
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will take part in the VI Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. The Head of Turkmenistan was met by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov. Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are steadily expanding trade and economic cooperation across the entire spectrum of interaction. Thus, in 5 years, the mutual … [Read more...]
Karakum River: the project of the century
Elena Dolgova Seventy years ago, in July 1954, construction began on one of the 20th century's greatest engineering feats: the Karakum Canal. The project was initially conceived to support increased cotton cultivation in Turkmenistan. However, it soon evolved into a grand realization of the Turkmen people's age-old dream: to transform the barren lowlands of the Kopetdag … [Read more...]
Turkmen Cultural Days in Hungary Celebrating Shared Heritage
The cultural heritage of Turkmenistan is being showcased for the first time in Hungary through the Turkmen Cultural Days at the Hungarian Heritage House in Budapest, with the opening event held on Wednesday evening. Máté Vincze, Deputy Secretary of State for Public Collections and Cultural Development at the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, highlighted the significance of … [Read more...]
Unlock UK education: Chevening Scholarships for Turkmen students
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 6 August to 5 November 2024. Prospective candidates can submit their applications via chevening.org/apply. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders. Applicants must have a realistic and … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan has left on a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan
Today, on 9 August, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in the sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states, as well as in the first Summit of the Central Asia–Japan Dialogue. Consistently implementing a foreign policy course based on the principles of positive neutrality and peacefulness, … [Read more...]
Community of action and mutual support are the dictates of the times
Irina Imamkulieva During a telephone conversation on August 5, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to take part in the sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, as well as the first Summit of the “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue, which will be held in Astana. Having respectfully accepted … [Read more...]
School Bazars in full swing in Turkmenistan
Traditionally, School Bazars are established before the start of the academic year in Turkmenistan. With their colourful and attractive display of merchandize, these bazars offer a wide variety of school supplies, bags and accessories. School education is completely free in Turkmenistan. The government also provides all the textbooks to the students. Additionally, every … [Read more...]