The need to create an arms control mechanism in the Caspian Sea basin was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu during a meeting of foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral states (Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan) in Moscow, on 5 December 2023. "The Kazakhstan Foreign Minister also noted that … [Read more...]
Baku to host a meeting of the Caspian countries’ expert group on the organization of the Tehran Convention Secretariat
In a significant step towards establishing the Secretariat of the Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran Convention), Baku will host the inaugural meeting of the ad hoc expert group tasked with organizing the Secretariat's activities. The meeting is scheduled to take place on 18-19 December … [Read more...]
Moscow hosted a Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Caspian countries, Joint Statement adopted
On 5 December 2023, a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Caspian littoral states took place in Moscow. The meeting was attended by: Azerbaijan - Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov Iran – Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian Kazakhstan - Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu Russia – Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan considers Turkmenistan as a significant economic partner – President Sadyr Japarov
Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to the expansion and qualitative development of trade and economic ties, considering Turkmenistan as a significant economic partner, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov said at a meeting with Ambassador of Turkmenistan Nuri Golliev. The presentation of credentials by the Turkmen Ambassador to the Kyrgyz President took place on … [Read more...]
The 10th U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Forum to be held in Ashgabat
On December 5, 2023, the 10th U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Forum will be held at the Yyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, which will host the heads and leading specialists of government and business structures of the two friendly countries. The US delegation, headed by the Executive Director of the U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Council Eric Stewart, will include the … [Read more...]
25 Million Cubic Meters of Gas per Day from Turkmenistan to fully meet the needs of Six Iraqi Power Stations
Iraq plans to import 25 million cubic meters of gas from Turkmenistan every day, a volume sufficient to meet the needs of six power plants by 100%. This was revealed in an interview with the Iraqi News Agency (INA) by Ali Ahmed, Director General of the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity for the production of electricity in the central region. “According to the directives of Prime … [Read more...]
Five-Language Information Monitors Installed at Turkmenistan’s Border Customs Posts
Information kiosks with large monitors have been installed at border customs posts in Turkmenistan, providing travelers with information on customs clearance procedures, according to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The interactive help terminals are available in Turkmen, Russian, English, Turkish, and Farsi, and contain comprehensive information on customs duties, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Civil Aviation Fleet Bolstered with New Boeing 777-300 ER Airliner
In a significant boost to its civil aviation capabilities, Turkmenistan welcomed the arrival of a brand-new Boeing 777-300 ER passenger airliner at Ashgabat International Airport on Monday, 4 December 2023, as reported by TDH. This marks the first of two state-of-the-art aircraft of this model, acquired through a contract signed with the renowned American aircraft … [Read more...]
Russia has great respect for the policy of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, Putin says
Today, on 4 December 2023, Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Russia Esen Aydogdiyev presented his credentials to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The ceremony of presenting credentials by 21 newly arrived foreign ambassadors was traditionally held in the Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace. After the ceremony, President Putin made a speech, briefly describing Russia's … [Read more...]
2nd Turkmen-Russian Business Forum to be held in January 2024
During his visit to Moscow, on 4 December 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk. The parties reviewed the implementation of the agreements reached following the meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Russian-Turkmen Commission on Economic … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Russia Reaffirm Commitment to Deepen Strategic Partnership
On 4 December 2023, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held productive discussions on the sidelines of the meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Caspian Littoral States, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. The ministers discussed essential issues of bilateral … [Read more...]
Concert Dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of the European Union and Turkmenistan Held in Mary
On 3 December 2023, in Mary city, at the State Theatre, one more impressive concert dedicated to the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the European Union and Turkmenistan took place. This time, the children's choir of the Mary region School of Arts and Music, conducted by the Latvian choirmaster Vita Timermane to the accompaniment of the State Orchestra led by … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: A major regional hub of international corridors
Sapa Gurbanberdiev, a leading specialist of the Economic Society "Türkmen logistika ulgamy" One of the strategically important directions of Turkmenistan's foreign policy is the development of transport and communication links at both the regional and international levels to achieve the Global Agenda for Sustainable Development for the period up to 2030. The Program for the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan wrapped up visit to UAE – Outcomes
On 2 December 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded with a series of high-level meetings and participation in the grand celebrations dedicated to the UAE National Day. Turkmenistan's Commitment to Climate Action During his visit, President Berdimuhamedov addressed the UN World Climate Summit, announcing … [Read more...]
Turkmen Scientists introduce Biotechnological Advancements in Cotton Cultivation
Biotechnology, a field that harnesses the power of living organisms and their byproducts for technological advancements, is rapidly gaining traction in Turkmenistan. This is a relatively new direction in the world and scientists of Turkmenistan have joined experiments on the introduction of biotechnological methods in agricultural production. Olga Arzyamova, a Candidate of … [Read more...]
Addressing Environmental Challenges Requires Collective Effort, Say Representatives of Foreign Ministries and Lawmakers from Central Asian countries
On 3 December 2023, the 10th meeting of representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Parliamentarians of Central Asian countries was held in Dubai (UAE) at the COP28 platform, Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia reports. The session's moderator and Center’s consultant, Ikrom Nazarov, outlined several tasks the countries have to solve. The first is … [Read more...]
OSCE promotes measures to prevent gender-based violence in Turkmenistan
The last in a series of OSCE-supported three-day seminars on ethics and psychology of family relations, which focused on gender roles, gender relations and domestic violence, concluded on 1 December 2023. Whereas the first seminar took place in October and targeted youth representatives, the second one was held in early November and brought together representatives of general … [Read more...]
The New Year’s Fair at the Ashgabat International School: A Winter Wonderland of Festive Cheer
The spirit of the holidays was palpable at the Ashgabat International School's Winter Festival New Year's Fair, held on 3 December 2023. The event was a vibrant celebration, drawing in a throng of eager guests and residents of the capital city. From the moment they stepped through the doors, visitors were greeted by a mesmerizing display of New Year's décor, glistening … [Read more...]
European Archaeologists Discover a Wealth of Artifacts During Autumn Expedition in Turkmenistan
The autumn field campaign of the Togolok Archaeological Project (TAP) in Turkmenistan has recently been completed with great success, the Italian Embassy in Turkmenistan reports. Togolok 1 is a Bronze Age settlement in the Murghab region, where ancient Margiana (the territory of the modern Mary province) once flourished. During the expedition, a lot of new evidence and data … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates in Dubai
During his working visit to Dubai, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to TDH report. The sides engaged in in-depth discussions on current issues of multifaceted Turkmen-Emirati cooperation. Sheikh Mansour Bin … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan Establish Joint Committee to Enhance Railway Cooperation
On 1 December 2023, a delegation from Afghanistan led by Bakht Rahman Sharafat, Director General of the Afghanistan Railway Administration, met with Azat Atamyradov, Head of the Turkmendemiryollary Agency (Turkmen Railways). According to the Afghanistan Railway Authority's press service, the meeting focused on in-depth discussions regarding bilateral cooperation in the railway … [Read more...]
OSCE organizes workshops on effective negotiation in Turkmenistan
Over forty young and future diplomats participated in OSCE-organized workshops on effective negotiation that took place from 29 November to 1 December 2023 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the workshops to promote OSCE best practices and mechanisms in conflict prevention and early warning among young and future diplomats in Turkmenistan and equip them with … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Participates in OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting in Skopje
A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Vepa Hajiyev, attended the 30th meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council, held in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, from 30 November to 1 December 2023. The meeting brought together heads and representatives of foreign affairs agencies from the 57 OSCE participating states, as well as delegations from 11 partner … [Read more...]
Speech by the President of Turkmenistan at the COP-28 World Climate Summit in the UAE
Key statements: Turkmenistan officially declares its accession to the Global Methane Pledge. The Memorandum of Understanding with UNEP is a serious legal prerequisite for substantive consideration of the opening of the United Nations Regional Center for Climate Change Technologies in Central Asia in Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan welcomes the Declaration on Climate and … [Read more...]
The Central Asia Pavilion opens at COP28 in Dubai
On 1 December 2023, the grand opening of the Central Asia Pavilion at the 28th UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP28) took place in Dubai, the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC) reports. The pavilion launch ceremony was attended by representatives of the Central Asian countries, development partners and representatives of civil society. Representative of … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and UNEP Executive Director discussed Turkmenistan’s international climate initiatives
On 1 December 2023, in Dubai, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Ms.Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UNEP, on the sidelines of the COP28 Conference, TDH reports. The sides expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to discuss topical issues of cooperation in the environmental field. At the … [Read more...]
Romania remains committed to further expanding sectoral cooperation with Turkmenistan, says Ambassador Ion Naval
On Thursday, 30 November 2023, Romanian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ion Naval hosted a reception in Ashgabat to commemorate Romania's National Day. The event was graced by the presence of Begench Gochmollayev, the Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of Turkmenistan, as a honorary guest from the Turkmen Government. In his welcoming remarks to the … [Read more...]
Ashgabat and Turkmenbashi to host the Japanese Film Festival
The Japanese Film Festival will be held for the seventh time this year in Turkmenistan, the Japanese Embassy in Turkmenistan reports. The festival aims to enhance a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and traditions among the Turkmen people. This year it will start on Friday, December 15, at the Ashgabat Cinema. A grandiose event is planned, including in the city of … [Read more...]
CAREC Award: Turkmenistan’s Women’s Union Recognized for Advancing Gender Equality
At a landmark event, the first prize of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program for promoting gender equality was awarded. Eleven organizations and individuals from ten CAREC member countries were recognized at an awards ceremony in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 29 November 2023, on the sidelines of the 22nd CAREC Ministerial Conference. The CAREC Award … [Read more...]
Tashkent hosted OSCE-organized conference to discuss regional security in a globalized world
The Academy of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan in Tashkent hosted the V International scientific and theoretical conference on "The main trends in ensuring regional security in the context of globalization," as reported by the Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan. The conference, organized in cooperation with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Strengthens Aviation Security
During the government meeting on Thursday, 30 November, Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakiev reported on the practical steps being taken to strengthen the safety of civil aviation. A State Program for Ensuring the Aviation Safety of Civil Aviation of Turkmenistan is currently being … [Read more...]
Why is COP 28 a landmark event for the future of Central Asian countries?
On 30 November 2023, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP28) started its work in the UAE, Dubai. At this global climate summit engaged almost all countries of the world, the states of Central Asia - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan - will be presented as a single region … [Read more...]
Media Forum sums up the outcomes of the Ashgabat World Kurash Championship
On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, a media forum was held in Ashgabat to celebrate the successful culmination of the 14th World Kurash Championship. The event, which concluded the previous day, witnessed the participation of 181 athletes from 45 countries across four continents, all vying for top honors in 15 medal categories. The media forum was graced by the presence of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to Jointly Develop Corridor from China to Iran
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan have agreed to jointly develop the China–Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran corridor. The agreement was reached during the first meeting of the Kazakh-Turkmen joint working group on the development of transport, transit, and logistics, held in Ashgabat on 26-27 November 2023. The meeting was co-chaired by Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of … [Read more...]
UNDP and Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan conducted seminars on ensuring environmental legislation in a transboundary context
From 16 to 28 November 2023, project of UNDP and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, held seminars on ensuring environmental legislation in a transboundary context. The seminars were conducted on the basis of the … [Read more...]
One Health Framework for Action Set to Enhance the Quality of Health Care Services Across Central Asia
Government officials of Central Asia gathered today at World Bank hosted regional conference to endorse the Central Asia One Health Framework for Action- a regional cooperation program designed to enhance the quality and productivity of health, agriculture, and environment sectors across the region. The framework serves as a strategic plan and investment structure, requiring … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan met with a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, First Deputy Premier of the State Council of China
On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and First Deputy Premier of the State Council of China. The meeting underscored the robust and enduring strategic partnership between the two nations, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and China reaffirm their commitment to deepening comprehensive strategic partnership
On 29 November 2023, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and foreign minister Rashid Meredov met with Member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang. Meredov highlighted the dynamic development of Turkmen-Chinese ties across a broad spectrum of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and China signed an agreement on international road transport
On 29 November 2023, the 6th meeting of the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee was held in Ashgabat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The Turkmen delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, while the Chinese delegation was headed by Member of the Standing Committee of … [Read more...]
The Kaplankyr Nature Reserve in Turkmenistan – under spotlight of the Regional Dialogue on Transboundary Conservation in Central Asia
Turkmenistan's experience in the protection of migratory animal species in border territories was demonstrated during the Regional Dialogue on Transboundary Conservation in Central Asia, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 28 to 30 November. The dialogue platform brought together environmental experts, representatives of state environmental structures from Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
Parliament of Turkmenistan comments on the distribution of financial resources in the State Budget for 2024
Recently, the Parliament of Turkmenistan endorsed the Law on the State Budget for 2024. The newspaper "Turkmenistan" published the comments of the deputies of the Mejlis, which reveal some details on the fund distribution in the local budgets of the provinces, the city of Ashgabat and the city of Arkadag. Here are the key indicators mentioned in the commentary: … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan discuss energy cooperation – SOCAR office opens in Ashgabat
As part of a working visit to Turkmenistan, Economy Minister of Azerbaijan Mikail Jabbarov and President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan SOCAR Rovshan Najaf met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers for the Oil and Gas Sector Batyr Amanov. During the meeting, the following key issues of bilateral energy cooperation were discussed, including: – Current … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan intend to increase comprehensive cooperation
On November 28, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Mikail Jabbarov, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit. The sides noted the dynamic nature of the development of friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. In this regard, the special role of high-level meetings and … [Read more...]
Cooperation in the energy resources supply and transport – key topics of the meeting between the Turkmenistan President and the Economy Minister of Azerbaijan
On 28 November 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan welcomed Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov, who arrived in Turkmenistan at the head of a delegation to participate in the 7th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Azerbaijani Commission on Economic Cooperation. "Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the expansion and deepening of the … [Read more...]
UNDP initiates the development of recommendations for establishing a monitoring and evaluation system for adaptation activities in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 23 November 2023: On 23rd of November, in the framework of the UNDP/GCF project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” a roundtable for the national stakeholders was organized to present the proposed approach for the development of the monitoring and evaluation system for measuring the climate change adaptation efforts. A well-established … [Read more...]
The Joint Turkmen-Tajik Intergovernmental Commission met in Dushanbe
On 27-28 November 2023, the 12th meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Tajik Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation was held in Dushanbe. The Turkmen side was co-chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Tangrykuly Atakhalliyev, and the Tajik side was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan Ziezoda … [Read more...]
President of Tajikistan received Turkmenistan Deputy Prime Minister for agriculture
On 28 November 2023, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan received Deputy Prime Minister for Agriculture Tangryguly Atakhalliyev in Dushanbe. President Rahmon emphasized the close and trusting nature of Tajikistan's relationship with Turkmenistan, highlighting the fruitful outcomes of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's state visit to Tajikistan in May 2023. In this … [Read more...]
UNRCCA convened annual meeting with deputy foreign ministers of Central Asian states in Bishkek
The thirteenth annual Meeting of Deputy Foreign Ministers of the Central Asian states, convened by the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), took place in Bishkek on 27-28 November. The meeting brought together the Deputy Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Taking into consideration … [Read more...]
Transboundary biodiversity initiatives in Turkmenistan are presented at the Regional Dialogue on Transboundary Conservation in Tashkent
As we reported, a Regional Dialogue on Transboundary Conservation of biodiversity in Central Asia is taking place in Tashkent these days, which brought together by representatives of environmental ministries and departments of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, as well as numerous national and international organizations. One of the … [Read more...]
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Calls Turkmen President
On Monday, 27 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held telephone talks with John Kerry, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. The conversation took place at the initiative of the US side. The main topic of the conversation was preparation for the upcoming COP-28 Conference in Dubai, climate issues, in particular, cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United … [Read more...]