The Turkmenbashi International Seaport announces a grandiose promotion: a 50% discount on all types of transit cargo, the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary" reports. The discount is provided to all shippers, regardless of the country of origin or destination of the cargo and applies to all types of transit cargo, including … [Read more...]
Astrakhan State University Celebrates 300th Anniversary of Turkmen Poet Magtymguly Fragi
Astrakhan State University (ASU, Russia) hosted a series of events commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi, the famous poet and founder of Turkmen classical literature. A central event was a virtual round table discussion bringing together eleven scholars from Russia and Turkmenistan. The discussion focused on various aspects of Magtymguly Fragi's work, … [Read more...]
UNDP Project Strengthens Laboratory Services in provinces of Turkmenistan
Within the framework of a project funded by the Government of Turkmenistan and implemented by UNDP, the installation of modern laboratory equipment in 14 clinical laboratories in all districts of the Balkan province and 16 clinical laboratories in all districts of the Dashoguz province has been successfully completed. Training sessions for specialists have also been … [Read more...]
New Slovenian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Presents Credentials
On April 3, 2024, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Turkmenistan (with residence in Moscow) Daria Bavdazh-Kuret presented copies of credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and credentials to the Speaker of Parliament Dunyagozel Gulmanova. During the meeting with Myakhri Byashimova, the parties discussed the agenda of Turkmen-Slovenian relations … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Takes Part in UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport Session
On 3-4 April 2024, the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris hosts the Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS). The session is attended by CIGEPS Chair, Minister of Sport of Chile Mr.Jaime Pizarro, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO Ms.Gabriela Ramos, former CIGEPS Chair, Minister of Youth and Sport … [Read more...]
TIR-EPD system is in effect at all customs posts of Turkmenistan
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan has implemented the TIR-Electronic Pre-Declaration (TIR-EPD) system at all border checkpoints, including Altyn Asyr, Artyk, Sarakhs, Serkhetabat, Imamnazar, Farap, Dashoguzavtoyollary, and Garabogaz. This digital initiative simplifies and expedites the movement of international cargo across Turkmenistan's borders. Developed by the … [Read more...]
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Vice President Visits Ashgabat
Reinhold Lopatka, Vice President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is on visit to Ashgabat. On 1 April he met with Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, Gulmanova noted that the development of cooperation with international organizations, including the OSCE, is one of the important areas of foreign policy, and cooperation with … [Read more...]
UNDP promotes Turkmenistan’s participation in efforts to restore the Aral Sea basin at the ICSD meeting in Astana
Astana, March 27-28, 2024: Within the framework 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”, UNDP organized a trip of a high-level delegation from Turkmenistan to Astana, Kazakhstan, to participate in the meeting of the Interstate Commission for Sustainable … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Eye Expansion of Gas Cooperation
Senior officials from hydrocarbon industry of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan met today, 2 April 2024, in Ashgabat to discuss strengthening cooperation in gas sector. Sanjar Jarkeshov, Chairman of the Board of Kazakh gas giant QazaqGaz, met with Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Amanov and Turkmengaz Chairman Maksat Babayev. In particular, the parties noted their mutual interest in … [Read more...]
Turkmen Businesses Get Exclusive Spotlight in Diplomatic World Business Catalog
The international journal Diplomatic World, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is launching an exclusive business catalog dedicated entirely to Turkmenistan's private sector, the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Belgium reports. This special issue offers a unique opportunity to: • Raise awareness: Showcase Turkmen companies’ capabilities to a wider European audience. • Gain … [Read more...]
Pakistan supports the early finalization of a Transit trade agreement with Turkmenistan
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari called for the early finalization of a Transit trade agreement with Turkmenistan to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. He shared this point of view during a meeting with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov, the Press Information Department reports. According to Zardari, such an … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Hosts Digitalization Training for Central Asian Civil Servants
The Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID) is partnering with Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to offer the Dostyk Digitalization program. This initiative aims to enhance the digital skills of civil servants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, KazAID reports. From 1 to 5 April 2024, in Astana, 20 civil servants will … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UNCTAD partner for continued customs digitalization
On 30 March 2024, the Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan's State Customs Service met with Dmitry Godunov, a regional coordinator for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The meeting focused on further digitalizing Turkmenistan's customs sector. As noted, within the framework of the first and second stages of the Concept for the Development of the … [Read more...]
Joint Training Held for Turkmen and Uzbek Port Control Groups
A subregional training program for Port Control Group (PCG) members from Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan was held at the Lebap province Customs authority in Turkmenabad from 26 to 29 March 2024. This initiative was organized under the framework of the Global Container Control Program (CCP) by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Customs Organization … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan offers Armenia to benefit from transport opportunities through Iran and Turkmenistan
The Kazakhstani-Armenian business forum, organized by the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Armenia and the Diplomatic Club "Astana", was held in Yerevan on 27-31 March 2024. The forum fostered Business-to-Business (B2B) negotiations between representatives from various sectors – logistics, industry, IT, and trade. During the business forum, Kaiyrbolat Sakhmetov, … [Read more...]
Turkmen Railways had a meeting with the Ambassador of Tajikistan
The Railway Agency of Turkmenistan ("Turkmendemiryollary") hosted a meeting on 30 March 2024, with Tajikistan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Vafo Niyatbekzoda. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation in the field of railway transport. In particular, special attention was paid to increasing the volume of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan handed over the chairmanship of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development to Tajikistan
On 28 March 2024, Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (ICSD) in Astana, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Representatives from the environmental ministries of Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) attended the meeting. Additionally, representatives from the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Parliament enacts new laws for energy efficiency, hydrometeorological activity, and ratifies road transport agreement with China
The fifth session of the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan's seventh convocation concluded on Saturday, 30 March 2024, with the adoption of several new laws, as reported by TDH. Energy Conservation and Efficiency: The newly established "Law of Turkmenistan on Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency" lays the legal and economic groundwork for stimulating energy-saving … [Read more...]
CIS Border Chiefs met in Uzbekistan to address Central Asian security challenges
On 28 March 2024, Khiva, Uzbekistan hosted the 8th regional meeting of heads of border agencies from CIS member states, according to the CIS Executive Committee. The event was attended by delegations of the border agencies of Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, the Coordination Service of the Council of Commanders of the … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan met with the head of the parliamentary Turkmen-Kazakh friendship group
Ambassador of Turkmenistan Batyr Rejepov met with the Head of the parliamentary Turkmen-Kazakh friendship group, member of the Committee of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan on International Affairs, Defense and Security Izmukhambetov Baktykozha. During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of important issues on deepening Turkmen-Kazakh cooperation through … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to participate actively in UN Sustainable Development Events in April
Turkmenistan is set to play an active role in upcoming United Nations events focused on sustainable development, according to proposals presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and approved by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during a Cabinet meeting on 29 March. Sustainability Week: A Turkmen delegation will participate in the first-ever UN … [Read more...]
Shipyard certification and transfer of shipbuilding technologies – cooperation between South Korea and Turkmenistan is bearing fruits
The Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship repair Plant in Turkmenistan is preparing to receive ISO certificates with the support of Korean specialists, the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary" reports. In preparation for ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 45001 (health and safety), and ISO 14001 (environmental management) certifications, … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Netherlands Shipbuilders Forge Partnerships for Dredger Technology and Production
Turkmenistan's shipbuilding industry has established a series of partnerships during a recent working visit by a delegation from the Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant to the Netherlands. Meetings were held with leading Dutch dredger manufacturers, including De Klop B.V., Dredge Yard B.V., Dredging Service Europe, and Royal IHC. During a meeting with shareholders … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia Formalize Partnership with launching Secretariat in Xian
High-ranking officials from China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan gathered in Xi'an on 30 March 2024 to inaugurate the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia cooperation mechanism. This new body marks a significant step towards institutionalizing partnership between China and the Central Asian nations. Congratulatory messages on the occasion … [Read more...]
Children – the main guests at Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation Anniversary Celebration
On 29 March 2024, a children's celebration was held at the Arkach shopping and entertainment center in Ashgabat on the occasion of the three-year anniversary of the establishment of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation. The event brought together the pupils from the Ashgabat Orphans' Palace "Dowletliler Köşgi", patients of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov … [Read more...]
Presentation of the book by the President of Turkmenistan dedicated to the ancient agricultural culture of the Anau took place in Arkadag
On 29 March 2024, Arkadag city hosted a presentation of the book titled "Anau - Culture originated from the Millennia," authored by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The event coincided with a forum celebrating the 3rd anniversary of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation. Speakers highlighted the book's significance in exploring and promoting Turkmenistan's rich … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan honors the winners of the International Mathematical Olympiad
On 29 March 2024, in Arkadag], Turkmenistan, at the Aba Annaev International Academy of Horse Breeding, an award ceremony was held for the winners of the International Mathematical Olympiad among schoolchildren. The competition was supported by the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care. 43 schoolchildren from … [Read more...]
Arkadag hosted a conference on the occasion of the three-year anniversary of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation
On 29 March 2024, the conference titled “Historical initiatives of the National Leader of the Turkmen people based on humanism: exemplary experience of patronage and kind treatment of children) was held in Arkadag city. The forum was timed to coincide with the three-year anniversary of the establishment of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to … [Read more...]
China and Central Asian countries to launch the secretariat of the joint cooperation mechanism
China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will launch the secretariat of the China-Central Asia mechanism. The ceremony will take place on 30 March in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. This was stated at a press conference on 29 March by Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Lin Jian. Four years ago, China and the five Central Asian countries jointly set up the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan supports the search for new forms of energy cooperation with Iran
Energy emerged as one of the key focus areas during President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Thursday, 28 March 2024, in Ashgabat. The President stated that one of the key vectors of Turkmenistan's foreign policy is the development of multifaceted cooperation with the countries of the world, primarily with its closest … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is committed to expanding trade and economic cooperation with Iran – The National Leader of the Turkmen people met with Iranian FM
On Thursday, 28 March 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amirabdollahian. Amirabdollahian praised Berdimuhamedov's contributions to fostering positive dialogue between the two nations. Chairman Halk Maslahaty stressed the … [Read more...]
Caspian sea cooperation takes center stage in talks between Turkmen and Iranian FMs
On Thursday, 28 March 2024, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov hosted his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, in Ashgabat. The meeting encompassed a wide range of topics related to Iran-Turkmenistan relations, including regional and international developments, expanding cooperation in energy, transit, transport, and water resource management, Caspian … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted an international media forum
On 28 March 2024 Ashgabat hosted the "Turkmen Land – Center of Ancient Civilizations" International Media Forum. The event coincided with celebrations marking the designation of Anau as the 2024 cultural capital of the Turkic world and the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi. The forum attracted a diverse group of media professionals, journalists and correspondents from … [Read more...]
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks to foster cooperation with Turkmenistan
The recent visit by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to Ashgabat explored opportunities for cooperation with Turkmenistan, according to the US Embassy. The CDC delegation was led by Dr. Alexander Millman, Program Director for the Division of Global Health Protection in Central Asia and included meetings with representatives from the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan hosted an international conference dedicated to the ancient culture of the Anau
The international scientific conference "Ancient Culture of Anau" was held on 27 March 2024 in Anau, becoming one of the main events under Anau’s status as the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024, TDH reports. The forum, organized by the Institute of History and Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, invited well-known historians, archaeologists, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan hosts tourism conference
Turkmenistan hosted on 27 March 2024 an international conference, dedicated to the theme ‘Main directions and potential for tourism development in Turkmenistan.’ The event took place in the framework of the celebrations highlighting the Anau as the cultural capital of the Turkic world for 2024. The delegations from a number of countries participated in the conference … [Read more...]
Energy, transport and shipbuilding – Turkmenistan and South Korea discuss key areas of partnership
On 27 March 2024, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, met with South Korean business leaders in Ashgabat, TDH reports. The discussions focused on the current state and promising avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation. Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd. President and CEO Hong Hyong Song opened the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States
On Wednesday, 27 Mar 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States Kubanychbek Omuraliev. During the meeting, it was noted that OTS attaches particular importance to strengthening productive cooperation with Turkmenistan, which has observer status. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is ready to diversify gas supplies in the ECO space, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov says
Turkmenistan, possessing huge reserves of natural gas, is ready to significantly diversify its supplies, including to consumers and transit countries in the space of the Economic Cooperation Organization, stated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a meeting with Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation (ECO) Khusrav Noziri in Ashgabat, 27 March … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Japanese Business Forum Fosters cooperation in Tokyo – Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of Turkmenistan met with the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan
Japanese and Turkmen representatives convened in Tokyo on 27 March 2024 for a business forum focused on fostering partnerships between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from both countries. The event, held at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), brought together over 30 Turkmen leaders and around 100 Japanese participants. Minister Begench Gochmollayev … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Emphasizes Cooperation with Turkic States, Meets with OTS Secretary-General
Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary-General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), on 27 March 2024, in Ashgabat. Omuraliev's visit coincided with the announcement of Anau, an ancient Turkmen city, as the 2024 cultural capital of the Turkic world. Minister Meredov underscored that strengthening ties with Turkic states … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UN Tourism discuss joint projects
On 27 March 2024, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and a delegation led by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. His visit coincided with the International Conference “Main directions and potential for tourism development in … [Read more...]
Doors to the world of public diplomacy: The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels welcomes European students
Ambassador to Belgium talks about public diplomacy strategies at a meeting with European students On 26 March 2024, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels opened its doors to students/undergraduates and teaching staff from the University of Lille (French public research university based in Lille, Hauts-de-France), emphasizing the desire of the diplomatic mission to strengthen … [Read more...]
Anau Takes Center Stage as 2024 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World
Following the 39th meeting of TURKSOY's Permanent Council of Ministers of Culture in Bursa (2022), Anau, Turkmenistan, was announced the 2024 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World. This coincides with the 300th anniversary of the great poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi, making 2024 a year of significant cultural celebration in Turkmenistan. Anau, now holding the prestigious … [Read more...]
Pakistan is committed to TAPI project, says Federal Minister for Petroleum
In a meeting on Tuesday, 26 March, Turkmenistan's Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov and Pakistan's Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik reaffirmed their commitment to completing the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. The ambassador conveyed his felicitations to the minister on assumption of office. In turn, Minister Dr Musadik Malik … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan may import electricity from Turkmenistan to address potential shortages
Kazakhstan is ready to consider Turkmenistan's proposal for the supply of electricity and gas to ensure energy security and taking into account commercial attractiveness. This was stated at a press conference on Tuesday, 26 March, by country’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev, according to Kazakh news outlets. "We have regular consultations with all our colleagues from … [Read more...]
Delegation of the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering got acquainted with the German experience in equipping universities
The construction of a new 5000-seat building complex for the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction is underway in Ashgabat. It will be completed in September 2026. To equip the new buildings with cutting-edge technology, a working group comprised of Institute specialists and representatives from other universities is collaborating with private company … [Read more...]
Israel Embassy in Turkmenistan shared dates with orphans
The Embassy of Israel in Turkmenistan shared dates to Ashgabat's Döwletliler köşgi Palace (Orphans Palace) in honor of the holy month of Ramadan. ///nCa, 26 March 2024 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, UNESCO and TURKSOY celebrating 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi and World Poetry Day
On March 25, a special event dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi was held at the UN headquarters in New York, organized by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization culture (UNESCO) and the International … [Read more...]
Marking International Nowruz Day, Turkmenistan jointly with other regional countries held a special event at the UN headquarters
On March 20, 2024, at the initiative of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, a special event was held devoted to International Nowruz Day. The event was attended by the President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, the head of UNESCO Office in New York, Ambassadors, … [Read more...]