On 29 July 2024, Ashgabat hosted meetings of the heads of the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan with the management of ADNOC (UAE) and Hyundai Engineering Co. Ltd. (Republic of Korea), TDH reports. One of the features of the current stage of negotiations was the expression by ADNOC of readiness to work together with oil and gas companies from Kazakhstan. At the same time, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Tajikistan: Strategic partnership of fraternal peoples
Irina Imamkulieva Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, based on their strategic objectives and program documents, jointly maintain positive dynamics of interaction in all priority areas of cooperation. Based on the principles of equality, mutual support and trust, Turkmen-Tajik relations demonstrate an exemplary model of strategic partnership. The stages of a long journey Two … [Read more...]
China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran Develop New Transport Route
JSC "Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan" (TULM) and Kazakhstani logistics company JSC "KTZ Express" have successfully piloted a new container train route connecting China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. The inaugural train, carrying 45 forty-foot containers of auto parts, traversed the route from Xi'an (China) to Tehran (Iran) via Altynkol and Bolashak … [Read more...]
The German Ambassador to Turkmenistan presented copies of credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
On 29 July 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with the newly appointed German Ambassador to Turkmenistan Bernd Heinze, who presented copies of his credentials. The Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment to a responsible post and expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side to provide assistance and support in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan to Exchange High-Level Visits
On 29 July 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with his Kyrgyz counterpart, Jeenbek Kulubayev. The ministers discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation. A key topic of discussion was the organization of reciprocal visits at … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan FMs discussed preparations for the upcoming consultative summit of Central Asia
On Monday, 29 July 2024, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation. The ministers discussed current issues of the development of bilateral cooperation, as well as interaction within multilateral … [Read more...]
The Interdepartmental Commission on the Implementation of Turkmenistan’s international obligations in the field of human rights and International Humanitarian Law held a joint meeting with representatives of the UN, EU, OSCE
On 29 July 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a joint meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on the Implementation of Turkmenistan's international obligations in the field of human rights and international Humanitarian Law and representatives of the UN Country team, EU, and OSCE. It was attended by representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Turkmen Scientists Develop New Wormwood-Based Ointment
Researchers at the International Scientific and Technological Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan have formulated a novel one-percent ointment using essential oil extracted from Turkmen wormwood, a native medicinal plant. This breakthrough was reported in the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper. The ointment, developed by the Doctor of Chemical Sciences Durdymyrat … [Read more...]
Single Window Boosts Turkmenistan’s Trade with Neighbors
Turkmenistan's trade turnover with neighboring countries has surged following the implementation of a Single Window system for export-import operations, according to the State Customs Service. In the first half of 2024, trade with Iran grew by 35%, Afghanistan increased by 27%, and Uzbekistan posted a 19% growth compared to the same period in 2023. Marine cargo … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan launches a Single Window system for export and import operations – dedicated website created
Turkmenistan has launched a Single Window system for export and import operations, streamlining the process for businesses. The State Customs Service coordinates this initiative, offering a central web portal called "Single Window for Export-Import Operations". https://tradebridge.gov.tm/en This user-friendly system allows participants in foreign economic activity to submit … [Read more...]
The trilateral Working group between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan is actively continuing its work to achieve common goals in regional development in the Caspian Sea
On July 24, 2024, the second Meeting of the trilateral Working Group on Improving Connectivity in the Caspian Sea was held in the online format. During the meeting of the Working Group, the draft Action Plan was thoroughly reviewed by representatives of the Parties, new wordings of the paragraphs have been proposed. At the same time, following the discussions within the … [Read more...]
Outcomes of the visit of the Turkmen delegation to Pakistan – Turkmenistan outlines proposals for fostering relations with Pakistan
During the government meeting on Friday (26 July), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister R. Meredov reported on the results of his working visit to Pakistan. It was reported that the delegation of Turkmenistan was received by President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari. During the meeting, issues of developing interstate cooperation in the political, diplomatic, trade, … [Read more...]
Türkiye will receive 2bcm of Turkmen gas through Iran-Azerbaijan infrastructure
The minister of energy and natural resources of Türkiye, while speaking to the private Turkish media on 26 July 2024, said, "We are working on bringing up to 2 billion cubic meters of gas from Turkmenistan to Türkiye in the initial phase over Iran and Azerbaijan. There is no need for additional major investment in infrastructure." The minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, said that … [Read more...]
BOMCA supported getting diagnostic protocols and handed over training equipment to the State service on plant quarantine of Turkmenistan
On July 25th, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) officially handed over EPPO Diagnostic Protocols and training equipment to the State service on plant quarantine of the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan, accounting for a total value of 10 037,60 EUR. The International Standards of EPPO (Diagnostic Protocols) will be used for provision … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan underscores the importance of regional cooperation at the UN Security Council’s open debates
The United Nations Security Council convened on July 19, 2024, for open debates to discuss the critical role of regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security. The meeting, chaired by Russia, highlighted the importance of cooperation between the UN and bodies such as the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of … [Read more...]
The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) joined the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport
The International Association of Public Transport announced its accession to the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport, established on July 6, 2022, at the initiative of Turkmenistan. UITP (Union Internationale des Transports Publics) is the International Association of Public Transport and a passionate champion of sustainable urban mobility. Established in 1885, with … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Accredits Afghan Diplomat as Charge d’affaires of Afghanistan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov handed Fazal Muhammad Sabir a document on his accreditation in Turkmenistan as Charge d'affaires of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The Afghan diplomat has been representing his country in Ashgabat for a number of years. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Türkiye plan high and highest level visits this year
On July 26, 2024, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Türkiye Mekan Ishangulyev met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Ayşe Berris Ekinci. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian … [Read more...]
Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan Hosts Information Session for Civil Society Organizations
On 25 July, the Delegation of the EU to Turkmenistan held an engaging information session aimed at guiding civil society organizations (CSOs) through the application process for the Civil Society Operational Facility. This event was facilitated by an independent consultant Madalena Moita and focused on empowering CSOs as key contributors to good governance and … [Read more...]
Afghanistan gets ready to launch TAPI Project
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan stated that all preparations have been made for the commencement of the TAPI project, according to TOLOnews. The spokesman for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Homayoun Afghan, said that security is ensured in the country, and the challenges related to land acquisition for the TAPI project route have been resolved. He … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and EU Explore Deeper Ties in Transport
Turkmenistan and the European Union are strengthening their partnership, with a particular focus on transportation. This was highlighted during an informal meeting between Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Belgium S. Palvanov and Taneli Lahti, Head of the Cabinet of the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships. The officials discussed a range of existing bilateral and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan Discuss New Investment Fund, Transport Links, and Textile Collaboration
On 26 July 2024, the VI meeting of the intergovernmental Kyrgyz-Turkmen commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical and humanitarian cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and Turkmenistan in a narrow and expanded format was in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting in a narrow format, negotiations were held between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan received the newly appointed Ambassador of Germany
On Wednesday, 24 July 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of Germany to Turkmenistan, Bernd Heinze. The diplomat presented credentials to the head of state and conveyed greetings from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov conveyed his wishes to the German leadership and … [Read more...]
Pakistan and Turkmenistan for Expediting TAPI Pipeline Project: Resolved for Continuous Engagement
Federal Minister for Petroleum of Pakistan Dr Musadik Malik held a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Mr. Rashid Meredov who is on a two day visit to Pakistan accompanied by Turkmen delegation including Mr.Ata Haljanov, head of International economic cooperation division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
ADB and FutureWater hold Initial Discussions on Climate Adaptation Project in Turkmenistan
Early July, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation and FutureWater visited Ashgabat for meetings and consultations with specialists from Turkmenistan’s Ministries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, as well as the State Committee of Water Resources. The goal was to establish scientific and practical cooperation for a new climate adaptation-focused project. The … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Sees Fourfold Increase in Turkmen Tourists
Kazakhstan witnessed a significant surge in tourism from Turkmenistan in 2023, with visitor numbers quadrupling to approximately 20,000. This was announced by Kazakhstan’s Minister of Sports and Tourism Yermek Marzhikpayev during a meeting with Turkmen Ambassador Batyr Rejepov on 22 July 2024. Kazakhstan's diverse landscape and abundant resources have fostered the growth of … [Read more...]
UN Human Rights Office initiates discussion on recommendations provided to Turkmenistan within the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Following the receipt and acceptance of Universal Periodic Review recommendations by Turkmenistan, the UN Office for Human Rights in Central Asia (OHCHR) this week emphasized the importance of using these recommendations as a roadmap for enhancing legislation, implementing human rights programmes and making progress on the enjoyment of human rights for all in … [Read more...]
Central Asia + Japan Summit Dialogue to take place in Astana on 9-10 August 2024
On July 24, 2024, the Meeting of Senior Officials of the «Central Asia + Japan» Dialogue was held via videoconference. The meeting was attended by deputy heads of foreign affairs agencies of the countries of Central Asia and Japan. Turkmenistan was represented at this event by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov. The parties discussed the progress of … [Read more...]
Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov is on a visit to Pakistan. On 23 July 2024, he held a number of meetings, including with the President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister. Bilateral political consultations were also held on the same day. As is obvious from the press materials, issues of the upcoming visit of the National … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, FAO Discuss Project to Bolster Ecosystems and Agriculture
An interdepartmental meeting in the hybrid format in Ashgabat brought together representatives from Turkmenistan's environmental and agricultural sectors, scientific institutions, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The meeting focused on developing a joint action plan for an FAO sub-project. This project aims to support … [Read more...]
Social Support for Women in Turkmenistan: UNFPA Conducts Training Workshop for Specialists
From July 8th to 12th, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan held a five-day workshop dedicated to providing social support to women and families facing difficult life situations. The goal of the event was to train social workers and psychologists in providing social services and psychological counseling to women and families from vulnerable groups. The … [Read more...]
Turkmen Medical Students Gain Practical Experience at Astrakhan State Medical University
From 5 to 20 July 2024, fourth-year medical students from the Myrat Garryev State Medical University of Turkmenistan had an internship in general medicine at the clinic of Astrakhan State Medical University (ASMU). The program is a result of a successful collaboration between the two institutions under the academic mobility program. This internship provides future doctors … [Read more...]
Philippines joined the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport
The Republic of the Philippines announced its accession to the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport, established on July 6, 2022, at the initiative of Turkmenistan. The first Ministerial meeting of the Group was convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 16 April 2024. General Information The Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport (GFST) was … [Read more...]
Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and the UAE Ambassador discussed the outcomes of the Turkmen-Emirati business forum – the UAE and Turkmenistan seek to expand economic relations
On 19 July 2024, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan Mergen Gurdov met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al-Hameli. The meeting was dedicated to the outcomes of the Turkmenistan - United Arab Emirates business forum, held on 25 June this year in Ashgabat, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
H1 2024: the trade turnover between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan exceeded $ 600 million
In the first half of 2024, the mutual trade turnover between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan amounted to US $ 614.2 million. Compared to the same period last year, the growth rate amounted to almost US $ 170 million, according to the Statistics Agency under the President of Uzbekistan. As a result, Turkmenistan took the sixth place in the list of Uzbekistan's main foreign trade … [Read more...]
International Investment Forum and Exhibition (TIF 2024) will be held in Ashgabat on September 19 – 20, 2024
International Investment Forum and Exhibition (TIF 2024) will be held in Ashgabat on September 19 – 20, 2024, on the eve of Turkmenistan's 33rd anniversary of Independence. https://tif-turkmenistan.com/ The Forum is organized by the Ministry of Finance & Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. TIF 2024 is intended to become the leading … [Read more...]
Iran-China freight train relaunched
Iran-China freight train was relaunched at Aprin dry port, in Eslamshahr county, southwest of Tehran city, on Sunday (21 Jul). Relaunching this train was simultaneous with launching first phase of the China-Europe rail corridor, in a ceremony attended by Miad Salehi, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI), as well as chargé d'affaires of the Chinese … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan to Repair Road to Turkmenistan Border
The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan is planning to repair a 229-kilometer highway leading from Zhanaozen to Kenderli and onward to the border with Turkmenistan. This project aims to improve transportation infrastructure and boost the tourism potential of the Mangystau region, particularly the resort village of Kenderli, according to the ministry. The existing road … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan aims to foster international cooperation in renewable energy
Turkmenistan is setting its sights on amplifying international cooperation in the renewable energy sector. DMP, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov announced the development of a Plan to strengthen Turkmenistan's international cooperation in the field of renewable energy sources for 2025-2030. As is known, Turkmenistan is carrying out comprehensive work on the … [Read more...]
The capacity of the eastern direction of the North-South transport corridor through Kazakhstan will increase to 10 million tons per year
"In whatever country the International North–South Transport Corridor begins and ends, almost all of its routes run through Kazakhstan," Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin said during his remarks at the opening of the first transport trade and export forum "North-South" in Aktau. According to him, by 2027, the capacity of the eastern direction of the … [Read more...]
Visit of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to Romania
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov visited Romania. On 18-19 July, he held a series of meetings in Bucharest. The main topics of discussion were political, interparliamentary cooperation, issues of interaction in transport projects and education. Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Romania On … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UN Strengthen Partnership at Second Strategic Advisory Board Meeting
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 16 July 2024 – The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Turkmenistan participated in the Second meeting of the "Turkmenistan - UN" Strategic Advisory Board (SAB), which was established by the President of Turkmenistan on March 8, 2024. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Mr. Rashid … [Read more...]
Alongside TAPI gas line route: Crucial regional rail project on the cards
Pakistan and Turkmenistan are likely to announce next week, the construction of a railway line along the route of the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline project to enhance regional connectivity and provide a reliable transportation link between the two countries, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. This announcement is part of the decisions … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed the construction of a new railway line – Turkmenistan will soon begin construction of a logistics center in Torghundi
A trilateral meeting of representatives of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan took place on the sidelines of the first transport trade and export forum in Aktau. The parties discussed the possibility of building a new railway line Torghundi – Herat – Kandahar – Spin-Buldak, which will run from the western border of Turkmenistan through Afghanistan to Pakistan and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia Sign Roadmap for North-South Transport Corridor
Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia have signed a Roadmap for the synchronous development of the potential of the eastern route of the North-South transport corridor for 2024-2025, according to the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan. The implementation of this document by 2027 will increase the capacity of the corridor to 15 million tons per year, and by 2030 to 20 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and ADNOC discuss gas cooperation issues
On 20 July 2024, a meeting was held in the format of a videoconference between the leadership of the State Concern Turkmengaz and the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technologies of the United Arab Emirates, Director General of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. During the meeting, the … [Read more...]
Туркменистан, Казахстан и Афганистан активизируют транспортное сотрудничество
19 июля 2024 года в рамках проходящего в г. Актау (Казахстан) Первого торгово-логистического форума «Север-Юг» состоялась трёхсторонняя встреча руководителей транспортных ведомств Туркменистана, Казахстана и Афганистана, в ходе которой был обсужден широкий комплекс вопросов, связанных с дальнейшим наращиванием потенциала сотрудничества между тремя государствами в транспортной … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan enhance transport cooperation
On July 19, 2024, as part of the First «North-South» Trade and Logistics Forum taking place in Aktau (Kazakhstan), a trilateral meeting of the heads of transport departments of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan was held, during which a wide range of issues related to further capacity building were discussed cooperation between the three states in the transport … [Read more...]
New Azerbaijani Tanker Makes Maiden Voyage to Turkmenistan
The "Zangilan," a new oil tanker built for the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), successfully completed its maiden voyage to the port of Aladja in Turkmenistan. The tanker, commissioned on 2 July in the presence of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, delivered crude oil from Turkmenistan to the Sangachal seaport on 17 July. The port point of Aladja is located near … [Read more...]
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Freedom of Expression in focus of OSCE seminar in Turkmenistan
An OSCE-organized seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on freedom of expression took place on 17 and 18 July 2024 in Ashgabat. The two-day event gave an overview of the legal challenges posed by the emergence of AI and presented initiatives of international organizations aimed at addressing these challenges. Opening the seminar, William Leaf, the … [Read more...]