Ashgabat, 16-17 November 2023: UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan conducted the two-day working meeting – Discussion of the Draft of the Mid-term evaluation of the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan of Turkmenistan for 2021-2025 (NHRAP for 2021-2025). The working meeting was organized in the framework of the UNDP project: "Assistance in the … [Read more...]
UNDP piloted the Specialized Courses for Civil Servants on Gender-Responsive Governance in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 17 November 2023: UNDP delivered the series of Specialized Courses for Civil Servants on Gender-Responsive Governance for more than 100 representatives of ministries, agencies, law-enforcement agencies, professors at universities and institutes, Ombudsperson`s Office, municipalities, and other government organizations in Ashgabat city and five velayats of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Strategic Turkmen-Chinese relations successfully develop in all directions, says President of Turkmenistan
On Thursday, 16 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Ma Xingrui, a member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, First Secretary of Party Committee of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. During the meeting, President Berdimuhamedov noted that the bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and China are of a strategic nature and are successfully developing … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Reviews Agricultural Facility Projects in Arkadag city
On Thursday, 16 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working trip to Arkadag, a smart city under development in Turkmenistan. The purpose of his visit was to review the plans for the city's second phase of construction. During his visit, the President held a working meeting with heads of relevant government agencies. D.Orazov, Chairman of the State Committee for … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Officially Receives Land Plot for World Expo 2025
The ceremony for handing over the land plot for the construction of Turkmenistan's National Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 took place in Osaka. The Organizing Committee presented the relevant documentation to the Turkmen delegation, led by Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations B. Gochmollaev. A delegation from Turkmenistan actively participated in the … [Read more...]
UNRCCA and EUSR Host The Central Asian Women Leaders’ Caucus Visit to European Union Institutions In Brussels
BRUSSELS, Belgium - On 13-15 November UNRCCA and the office of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia (EUSR CA) jointly organized the visit of members of the Central Asian Women Leaders’ Caucus (CAWLC) and civil society representatives from Central Asia to the Institutions of European Union in Brussels. The visit was organized within the framework of the … [Read more...]
The Turkmen delegation took part in the “United for Peace in Palestine” Summit
Under the patronage of the First Lady of Türkiye Emine Erdoğan, the “United for Peace in Palestine” Summit was held in Istanbul with the participation of the spouses of heads of state and government and special representatives from numerous countries. On behalf of Turkmenistan, the event was attended by diplomat Chinar Rustemova, Chairman of the Committee of the Mejlis of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Ramps Up Gas Production with New Industrial Inflows
Driven by investments in geological exploration and the development of new oil and gas wells, Turkmenistan is witnessing a surge in natural gas and oil production at its major gas fields. At well No. 29 of the Tagtabazar-I gas field in Mary province, an industrial inflow of sulfur-free gas has been successfully obtained, according to TDH reports. The capacity of the well is … [Read more...]
UNDP continues efforts to build capacities of stakeholders in the water and agricultural sectors of Dashoguz and Lebap provinces of Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 15 November 2023: On November 13-15, 2023, a three-day workshop titled "Adaptation to Climate Change in Urban and Agricultural Water Supply" was held in Dashoguz city. The workshop was organized within the UNDP projects "Developing the National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan" and “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry’s Briefing – Turkmenistan outlines key approaches to the implementing human rights recommendations
nCa Report - Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova Highlights Interactive Dialogue in Geneva formulated 228 recommendations on human rights policy Turkmenistan is systematically working to implement recommendations in the field of human rights Legal reforms in Turkmenistan – consolidation of the international legal framework of obligations Situation of women in … [Read more...]
Ambassadors of Central Asian countries to Austria visited Graz, the second largest Austrian city
On 8-9 November 2023, at the initiative of the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Austria Tolenda Makeev, the ambassadors of the Central Asian countries to Austria visited the capital of the Austrian Federal State of Styria (Steiermark) – the city of Graz, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reports. The visit was organized with the support of Stefan Düss, … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Hosts Meeting on CASCA+ Multimodal Transport Corridor Development
A three-day meeting of heads of railway departments from countries participating in the international multimodal transport corridor "Countries of the Asia-Pacific region-China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye-Europe" (CASCA+) kicked off in Ashgabat on 15 November. Representatives from the public and private sectors of CASCA+ member countries … [Read more...]
MFA Turkmenistan and UNEP Discuss Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change
Turkmenistan and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) reaffirmed their commitment to environmental protection and climate change action during an online meeting between Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen. The two sides exchanged views on the current agenda of cooperation in the field of ecology, climate change, and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Accedes to Key IAEA Conventions
In a ceremony at the IAEA headquarters on 14 Nov 2023, Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Austria, Hemra Amannazarov, presented instruments of accession to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The two conventions are the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident and the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency. These … [Read more...]
52nd National Day of the United Arab Emirates celebrated in Ashgabat
The Ambassador of the UAE to Turkmenistan, Ahmed Alhay Al-Hameli, hosted a reception to mark the 52nd National Day of the United Arab Emirates. The high-ranking guest at the reception on behalf of the Government of Turkmenistan was Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov. Speech by Ambassador Ahmed Alhay Al-Hameli: I’m glad to welcome His … [Read more...]
Turkmen President in aerial inspection of construction sites in Ashgabat and Arkadag City
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan flew by helicopter on 14 November 2023 to inspect the construction sites in the capital Ashgabat and the Arkadag City. His aerial inspection started with Gurtly and Köşi in the western part of Ashgabat where a number of housing projects are being built. From there, the presidential helicopter turned to Buzmeyin, the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Merchant Marine Fleet increases Cargo Transportation by 23.8%
The Merchant Marine Fleet of Turkmenistan witnessed a significant surge in cargo transportation, with the total volume reaching 1.884 million tons in January-October 2023, marking a 23.8% increase compared to the corresponding period of 2022, according to the official website of the department. This remarkable achievement reflects the fleet's unwavering commitment to … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-UNEP MoU signing marks a significant milestone toward the establishment of the Regional Centre for Climate Technology for Central Asia
On November 13, 2023, The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan solidified their commitment to environmental conservation, protection, and sustainable development through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The document was signed by the Minister of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan Mr. … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov: Turkmenistan Values Strategic Partnership with Japan
On Monday, 13 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Turkmenistan, Hiroshi Sasaki, TDH reports. Stressing the great importance attached to cooperation with the countries of the Central Asian region, the Ambassador noted his country's deep interest in the further progressive development of fruitful relations that meet … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Receives Newly Appointed Iranian Ambassador
On Monday, 13 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador of Iran to Turkmenistan, Ali Mojtaba Roozbahani, who presented his credentials to the head of state, TDH reports. The Ambassador conveyed Iran's high regard for the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between the two nations. He emphasized that Turkmenistan's peacebuilding … [Read more...]
Turkmen Research Institute awarded for fruitful Turkmen-Russian cooperation in combating desertification
The National Institute of Deserts, Flora and Fauna of Turkmenistan was awarded the commemorative medal of A.N.Kostyakov, the founder of the reclamation science of Russia, for fruitful Russian-Turkmen cooperation in the field of ecology, water use and combating desertification of lands, the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" reports. The diploma and medal were handed over to … [Read more...]
UNDP together with partners hosted a training on developing an SDG Information Platform for Central Asian countries
Ashgabat, November 13, 2023: A workshop on establishing a Regional Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Information Platform for Central Asian countries was convened in Ashgabat on November 6-10, 2023. The initiative to create an SDG information dashboard is implemented with technical assistance from UNDP and the Economic Research Institute of the Ministry of National Economy … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan takes active measures to implement ECO summit initiatives
During a government meeting on Friday (10 Nov), Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov presented to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov a number of proposals for the practical implementation of initiatives announced by the Head of Turkmenistan at the 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization. As known, at the summit of the … [Read more...]
Delegation of the UAE Federal National Council held a series of meetings in Ashgabat
The UAE delegation headed by Ali Rashid Al-Nuaimi visited Ashgabat. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi is a leading parliamentarian and educator in the United Arab Emirates. A member of the UAE Federal National Council and Chairman of the Defense Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee at the Council, he has become a revered expert on the international stage. As a pioneer of … [Read more...]
OSCE continues training on digital forensics in Turkmenistan
From 6 to 11 November, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat delivered the second part of an introductory course on digital forensics for law enforcement representatives from Turkmenistan. Twenty-two officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Office of the Prosecutor General and the cybersecurity service of the … [Read more...]
UN Agencies and USAID partner with the Government of Turkmenistan on conducting the 1st Turkmenistan Ashgabat Model United Nations Regional Conference
On November 10-11, 2023 the Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), the United Nation Resident Coordinator Office in Turkmenistan (UN RCO), the Regional Office of the UN High … [Read more...]
Strengthening Environmental Cooperation: Turkmenistan and IUCN Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in sustainable management of natural resources, biodiversity protection, and other areas. The MoU was signed through diplomatic channels, according to the Embassy of Turkmenistan to … [Read more...]
Turkmen Railways releases transit time and distance data for wagons traveling via Turkmenistan
The agency “Turkmen Railways” (Turkmendemiryollary) released information about the transit time of wagons through the territory of Turkmenistan by rail. The information includes data on the distances between border crossing points at the entry and exit of the country, as well as the estimated travel time between stations. Entry border crossing (rail station) Exit … [Read more...]
UNDP and partners enhance national capacity on providing community-based mental health and psychosocial support to vulnerable youth and women in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 10 November 2023: Within the project “Building a national capacity on providing community-based Mental health and psycho-social support to vulnerable youth and women as preventive measures” funded by the UNDP-DPPA Joint Programme on Building National Capacities for Conflict Prevention, a five-day training for trainers on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) … [Read more...]
Speech by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the 16th Summit of Heads of State of the Economic Cooperation Organization
Dear heads of state, heads of delegations! Ladies and Gentlemen! First of all, allow me to thank His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev for organizing the 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization at a high level, for the warm hospitality and respect shown. Today's summit is taking place at a time when we are … [Read more...]
Выступление Президента Туркменистана Сердара Бердымухамедова на 16-м Саммите глав государств Организации экономического сотрудничества
(г.Ташкент, 9 ноября 2023 года) Уважаемые главы государств, руководители делегаций! Дамы и господа! Прежде всего, разрешите поблагодарить Его Превосходительство Президента Республики Узбекистан Шавката Миромоновича Мирзиеёва за организацию на высоком уровне 16-го Саммита Организации экономического сотрудничества, радушное гостеприимство и проявленное … [Read more...]
Compiled Report – Turkmentel-2023
The grand opening of the International Exhibition “Turkmentel-2023” took place in Ashgabat Today (9 Nov) in Ashgabat, at the exhibition center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the grand opening of the International Exhibition “Turkmentel-2023” , dedicated to the development of the field of telecommunications, telemetry, information technology and television and radio … [Read more...]
Международная Конференция и Выставка «Turkmentel-2023»
В Ашхабаде состоялось торжественное открытие Международной выставки «Туркментел-2023» Сегодня (9 ноября) в Ашхабаде, в экспоцентре Торгово-промышленной палаты состоялось торжественное открытие Международной выставки «Туркментел-2023», посвящённой вопросам развития сферы телекоммуникаций, телеметрии, информационных технологий и телерадиовещательного оборудования. Участники … [Read more...]
TURKMENISTAN SENT HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE STATE OF PALESTINE
One of the priority vectors of the foreign policy strategy of neutral Turkmenistan, initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and now successfully implemented by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, is the development of broad international cooperation, where special … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to host 1st Turkmenistan Ashgabat Model United Nations (TAMUN) Regional Conference
The Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Turkmenistan (UN RCO), the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights … [Read more...]
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan discussed issues of further deepening of strategic partnership relations
Today, on 9 November 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Tashkent to participate in the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization. The Head of Turkmenistan met with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. At the beginning of the conversation, the President of Turkmenistan conveyed greetings and best wishes from the National … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan joins the International Anti-Corruption Academy
On 8 November 2023, the ceremony of awarding the certificate of Turkmenistan's accession to the Agreement on the Establishment of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) took place at the Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria. Representatives of Turkmenistan and Austria, who took part in the event, exchanged views on … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the G7 Dialogue with Central Asia
On November 8, 2023, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Berdiniyaz Myatiev took part in the online meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Central Asia and the Group of Seven (G7). The meeting was attended by the heads of foreign policy agencies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Canada, the USA, and … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Ministry of Health conduct a Training of Trainers on using the Guide for Monitoring Child Development
Ashgabat, 8 November 2023 - Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan and UNICEF are continuing the series of Training of Trainers for health professionals from primary health centers on using the Guide for Monitoring Child Development (GMCD). The program, which started in September and is ongoing, is a significant part of the introduction of early identification … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan strengthens skills and knowledge of national statisticians
Ashgabat, 8 November 2023: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan organized a training for specialists from the sectoral departments of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan (TurkmenStat) on the functional application of the newly developed statistical business register software (SBRS). The training took place from October 22 to November 10, … [Read more...]
Turkmen Delegation Led by Minister of Culture Participates in the 42nd session of UNESCO’s General Conference
A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Minister of Culture Atageldi Shamyradov, is actively engaged in the 42nd session of UNESCO's General Conference, as reported by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in France. On the first day of the conference's plenary session, the head of the Turkmen delegation delivered a speech. In his address, Minister Shamyradov welcomed Mrs. … [Read more...]
Turkmen Ambassador stresses the role of inter-parliamentary dialogue in EU-Turkmenistan relations
The Turkmen Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov met with David McAllister, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament. The ambassador emphasized the important role of in strengthening closer ties between Turkmenistan and the European Union. Emphasizing the importance of the visit of the European Parliament delegation to Turkmenistan in June this … [Read more...]
Iraqi Minister of Electricity held gas talks in Ashgabat – Turkmenistan to export 9 bln cu m of gas to Iraq annually
In a pivotal move to diversify its gas sources and following prior negotiations with Turkmenistan to supply gas to Iraq, to meet the need of electricity production stations, the Minister of Electricity of Iraq Ziad Ali Fadil paid an official government visit to Turkmenistan at the head of a ministerial delegation, stated the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity's information … [Read more...]
UNODC project Enhances Practical Cooperation and Experience Exchange Among Port Control Units in Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
The practical cooperation and information exchange on high-risk cargo shipments along international trade and transport corridors are of utmost importance in facilitating the international trade. This cooperation represents a strategic priority for Customs authorities of the countries cooperating within the framework of the Inter-Regional Network of Customs Authorities and Port … [Read more...]
Turkmen Envoy and Georgian FM positively assessed the dynamics of bilateral cooperation
On 7 November 2023, Turkmen Ambassador to Georgia Dovletmyrat Seitmamedov met with Georgian Foreign Minister Ilya Darchiashvili to discuss the prospects of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, Minister Darchiashvili extended warm congratulations to Ambassador Seitmamedov on his recent appointment and expressed his confidence in the diplomat's … [Read more...]
German Society for International Cooperation GIZ will launch a new stage of the trade facilitation project in Central Asia
The 10th regional meeting of the National Committees for Trade Facilitation of Central Asian countries started in Tashkent on 7 November, the Uzbek news portal Uzdaily.uz reports. The two-day meeting was organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Society for International Cooperation) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for … [Read more...]
Reduction of methane emissions in focus of OSCE seminar in Turkmenistan
Representatives of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, State Concerns “Turkmengas” and “Turkmenoil” participated in an OSCE-organized seminar on monitoring and scientific research on the reduction of methane emissions that took place on 6 and 7 November 2023. The two-day online event aimed to present best practices of the OSCE participating States in the area of … [Read more...]
OSCE seminar addresses financial instruments of securities market in Turkmenistan
International standards and best practices of the OSCE participating States in the development and functioning of the effective capital market were presented during an OSCE-organized seminar that took place on 7 November 2023. International experts focused on the development and functioning of the primary and secondary securities market and provided insights into the … [Read more...]
USAID project hold a Workshop on basin planning and management issues in Turkmenistan
On November 2-3, 2023, the USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity project held a workshop on basin planning and management in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The workshop was organized based on the request from the State Committee for Water Management of Turkmenistan (SCWMT). Training was attended by the representatives from the regional branches on water … [Read more...]
UNDP Turkmenistan earns BRONZE level certification of the Gender Equality Seal
On October 25, 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan was awarded the BRONZE level Gender Equality Seal in recognition of its commitment to mainstreaming gender equality principles in all aspects of its work. This achievement demonstrates UNDP’s commitment to the principles of inclusivity, protection and promotion of women's rights and gender … [Read more...]