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...]
ADB Unveils New Country Partnership Strategy to Boost Turkmenistan’s Green and Competitive Economy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has published a new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Turkmenistan, outlining its commitment to support the country's transformation into a sustainable, climate-resilient, and competitive economy from 2024 to 2028. The CPS is built upon three pillars: supporting the green transformation to a sustainable and climate-resilient … [Read more...]
Treasures of the Caspian Sea: Turkmenistan’s Salt Industry Leads the Way
Table salt produced at the Guvlyduz plant in Guvlymayak, Turkmenbashi district (western Turkmenistan), is a cornerstone of Turkmenistan's natural wealth. A flagship enterprise of the Turkmenhimiya State Concern, Guvlyduz extracted nearly 57,364 tons of salt in January-July of 2024, surpassing the year's target by 1,600 tons. Possessing over 40 million tons of reserves, … [Read more...]
Tehran Convention: A Cornerstone for Caspian Cooperation
Since its entry into force in 2007, the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran Convention) has been celebrated annually on August 12 as Caspian Day. This observance unites the millions of residents across the five littoral states who share a deep connection through environmental, economic activities, energy, fisheries, and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Shipbuilding Industry Takes Off: A South Korean Partnership
Turkmenistan is making significant strides in its shipbuilding industry. The Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant, located within the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, has embarked on a joint venture with South Korea's Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co. Ltd. to construct two state-of-the-art dry bulk carriers. These vessels, each with a capacity of 6,100 tons, are … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Learns from Uzbekistan’s Electronic Customs Model
On 30-31 July 2024, a delegation of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, consisting of the head of the technical support department and employees of the customs automation department, visited Tashkent to study the experience of the Uzbekistan customs authorities in creating a Customs Clearance Center. The visit also allowed to get insights on operation of customs posts … [Read more...]
Astana hosted the first meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Central Asian states
On Tuesday, 6 August 2024, Astana hosted the first meeting of the energy ministers of the Central Asian states. The event was chaired by the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliev. The meeting was attended by: • Kyrgyzstan - Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev • Tajikistan - Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan Juma Daler Shofakir • … [Read more...]
IOM builds national capacities on human mobility management in the context of adaptation to climate change
6 August 2024, Ashgabat - Dashoguz. Senior and mid-level government officials from relevant national institutions at the regional and national level have improved their capacities and understanding of human mobility management in the context of adaptation to climate change in a series of events organized by IOM in Turkmenistan in late July 2024 as part of the IOM project … [Read more...]
UNDP Supports Youth Entrepreneurship in Turkmenistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, as part of the Country Component for Turkmenistan of the regional project "Promoting Resilient Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism in Central Asia," conducted a series of mentorship trainings focused on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship for youth in the project’s pilot regions. These sessions were designed … [Read more...]
Issues of improving legislation in the field of sustainable management of land and water resources and ecosystems discussed in Ashgabat
A round table was held at the UN building in Ashgabat on improving legislation in the field of sustainable management of land and water resources and ecosystems as part of the UNDP-GEF project "Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits", the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. The … [Read more...]
The development of the trade sector is a factor in strengthening the national economy
TDH Commentary Turkmenistan's trade policy is one of the key factors of the country's economic development and its foreign policy relations. The growth of trade turnover in the domestic market is evidence of the successful implementation of the tasks set for the sphere of trade, as well as improving the welfare and social standard of living of the people. At an expanded … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is building up the potential of transport diplomacy and transit highways
TDH Commentary The sphere of transport and communications is the most important component of the economy of any nation. The dynamics of its development largely determines the dynamics of the development of the whole country. In turn, one of the integral components of the transport infrastructure is the freight and passenger transportation service, which is responsible for … [Read more...]
Khazar: protection of natural systems and bioresources
Elena Dolgova Environmental partnership in the Caspian region is defined by the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran), and the main issues of protection of biological resources are regulated by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Turkmenistan was among the first nations to join this convention in June 1996. The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s gas industry: from the past to the present
Oraznazar Hashdekov The 1970s marked a very productive period for the gas industry of Turkmenistan. The tireless efforts of the country's oil and gas experts led to the discovery and development of numerous gas and gas condensate fields, significantly bolstering the national economy. One such colossal find is the Kukurtli gas condensate field, situated on the Amu Darya … [Read more...]
The President of Kazakhstan will visit Turkmenistan this fall
On Monday, 5 August, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The heads of state noted the high dynamics of the development of Kazakh-Turkmen relations and discussed preparations for the upcoming visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan this autumn, the official … [Read more...]
Embassy of Pakistan hosts reception for Turkmen business delegation traveling to Pakistan
Ambassador KK Ahsan Wagan of Pakistan hosted a reception on 4 August 2024 for the Turkmen business delegation traveling to Pakistan. The delegation will participate in the FoodAG 2024. FoodAG 2024 is the Second International Food & Agriculture Exhibition 2024 being organized by TDAP at EXPO Center Karachi (09-11 August 2024). With its theme of "Growing a sustainable … [Read more...]
Gas swap and transport corridors: How Iran and Turkmenistan are building the future of cooperation
Trade between Turkmenistan and Iran is currently valued at approximately $500 million. However, Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani believes this figure is set to soar as the two nations collaborate on new economic ventures. In an interview with the Turkmenistan newspaper, the ambassador highlighted the significance of a recent gas swap agreement with … [Read more...]
Fitch Upgrades Turkmenistan to ‘BB-‘; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Turkmenistan's Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BB-' from 'B+'. The Outlook is Stable. Here is a summary of the commentary by Fitch ratings: Key Rating Drivers The upgrade reflects the following key rating drivers and their relative weights: HIGH Strengthened Sovereign Balance Sheet: There has been a … [Read more...]
Turkmen seismologists expand international cooperation
The Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of Turkmenistan is a leading research center focused on earthquake studies, geophysics, and geodynamics. Svetlana Akhmedova, the scientific secretary of this Institute, in her article, published by Neutral Turkmenistan Newpapser, told about the work of Turkmen seismologists at the national level and about the main events from … [Read more...]
UNDP Empowers Youth with Sustainable Agriculture Training in Turkmenistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, as part of the Country Component for Turkmenistan of the regional project "Promoting Resilient Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism in Central Asia," hosted a series of mentoring trainings for youth on the fundamentals of sustainable agriculture. These trainings, held from July 22 to July 30, 2024, in the … [Read more...]