Iran owes Turkmenistan USD 2 Billion on account of the natural gas it purchased several years ago. Now, NIGC, the flagship gas company of Iran is offering to bring fully funded projects in any sector to settle this debt wholly or partially. Reza Nowshadi, the managing director and chairman of the board of IGEDC (Iranian […]
President of Turkmenistan is on working visit to China – Bilateral meeting between Serdar GB and Xi Jinping is expected
On 17 May 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a working visit to China in order to participate in the Central Asia–China Summit, to be held in Xi’an on 19 May. Within the framework of the current working visit, a meeting of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with Chinese President Xi Jinping is planned. Following the results […]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with Director General of the World Trade Organization
On 18 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Director General of the World Trade Organization Ms.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in New York. The sides discussed the current state and prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and the WTO. President Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan is systematically working to stimulate the development of the national economy, improve […]
Iran offers to transport Turkmen and Russian gas in any direction
Iran has offered to transport the Turkmen and Russian gas to clients in any direction including South Asia. In an exclusive conversation with nCa on 15 February 2023 on the sidelines of the Iranian single country exhibition in Ashgabat, Reza Nowshadi, the managing director and chairman of the board of Iranian Gas Engineering and Development […]
President of Turkmenistan met with Prime Minister Orban in Budapest – Turkmen-Hungarian Talks Focus on Energy
On 20 August 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to Hungary to participate in the celebrations in Budapest on the occasion of the World Athletics Championships, as well as the country’s national holiday St. Stephen’s Day. Official invitations to attend the festive events were extended by Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the President […]
President of Turkmenistan met with representatives of German business circles
On Wednesday, 17 May 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Stefan Goetz, Founder and Managing Partner of Goetzpartners Corporate Finance GmbH, Stefan Sanctjohancer, co-founder and Managing Partner of this company, Armin Raffalski, Partner, Management Consultant of Goetzpartners Corporate Finance GmbH at the Dusseldorf office, and Hans Gerd Ray Prodoehl, Managing Director of Prodoehl Consult GmbH. During […]
The results of the fifth UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation 2023 will help Turkmenistan in its accession process to the WTO
According to the UNECE report, the fifth UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation 2023 has been launched by the five United Nations Regional Commissions and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The 2023 edition consists of 60 measures, including two new sets of measures on “Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce” […]
President of Turkmenistan participated in coronation ceremony of King Charles III
On 5 May 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of the British side, left for a working visit to the UK, where he will take part in the coronation ceremony of the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Charles III and his wife, the Queen Consort. At the capital’s […]
The Triple Gas Union
Sergey Kapitonov, Analyst of the Project Center for Energy Transfer and ESG of Skoltech Source: Infotech is a team of leading experts and analysts with in–depth knowledge of the industry from the inside. Our specialists have experience working in large fuel and energy companies, specialized institutes, and global analytical agencies. Central Asia has historically been […]
President of Turkmenistan received the Chairman of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
On Tuesday, 16 May, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Margareta Söderfelt, Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA). During the meeting, Sederfelt confirmed the OSCE PA’s interest in continuing the established fruitful cooperation with neutral Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that Turkmenistan, being invariably committed to the […]
President of Turkmenistan received the Deputy Chairman of the CIS Intergovernmental Coordinating Council on Seed Production
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Thursday (15 Jun) Deputy Chairman of the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council on Seed Production of the Commonwealth of Independent States, President of the Seeds Association Ivan Kuzmin. Ivan Kuzmin stressed the fruitful nature of the interaction of the CIS ICCSP with Turkmenistan, which is implementing fundamental reforms in the agro-industrial complex. The […]
President of Turkmenistan received the new Ambassador of France
On Monday, 19 June 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of France to Turkmenistan Philippe Merlin. At the beginning of the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan conveyed his best wishes to the top leadership of France, which is one of the country’s important partners in the European region. Noting with satisfaction the […]
President of Turkmenistan received the new Ambassador of Tajikistan
On Wednesday, 28 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan Vafo Alibek Niyatbekzoda. “Tajikistan has traditionally been a reliable friend and partner of Turkmenistan. Our cooperation continues to develop thanks to regular visits at the highest level, as well as active negotiations and consultations between the foreign ministries of […]
President of Turkmenistan received the Vice-President of the International Cycling Union
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received on Saturday, 24 Jun, Vice-President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), President of the Asian Cycling Confederation Osama Al Shafar. Al-Shafar stressed the UCI’s interest in expanding traditional cooperation with Turkmenistan, which makes a significant contribution to the development of cycling sports movement. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on […]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly
On 19 September 2023 in New York, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Here is a slightly paraphrased translation of his speech: Dear heads and members of delegations, ladies and gentlemen! First of all, let me congratulate you on the opening of the 78th session of the […]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Dushanbe on a working visit
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in the Republic of Tajikistan to participate in the Fifth Anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states and in the regular meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), reports Khovar. At […]
UNDP supports in development of the national report of Turkmenistan for the 4th cycle of UPR
Ashgabat, 9-10 February 2023: UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan conducted the two-day workshop – Discussion of the First Draft of the national report of Turkmenistan for 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Report on Human Rights in UN Building. The workshop gathered members of the Working Group of the Interdepartmental Commission on the implementation […]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will take part in the “Central Asia + China” Summit
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, will take part in the “Central Asia + China” Summit, which will be held on May 18-19 in Xi’an. The invitation to the head of the Turkmenistan was conveyed by Ma Zhaoxu, the Special Representative of the President of the People’s Republic […]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov: “The Central Asian Water Strategy could become the basis for the development of the UN Global Water Strategy in the future”
At a meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for the Aral Sea in Dushanbe on 15 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pledged Turkmenistan’s continued support for implementing specific initiatives of the IFAS founding countries to enhance regional cooperation and develop systemic mechanisms for cooperation in environmental protection […]
CIS to send Observer Mission for parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan
The CIS observer mission for the elections of deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan will be headed by the CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev. The elections will take place on 26 March 2023. The CIS observer mission will monitor the electoral campaign at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The work […]
Turkmenistan is preparing to send a third plane with humanitarian aid to Turkiye – Ambassador Togan Oral
Ambassador of Turkiye to Ashgabat Togan Oral said that Turkmenistan is preparing to send a third plane with humanitarian aid to the victims of the earthquakes, called the “catastrophe of the century”. He told about this during his remarks at a charity event organized at the Turkish visa center in Ashgabat to help victims of […]
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Trade and economic cooperation is the main driver of regional partnership and integration in Central Asia
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted in his speech that the Central Asian region is becoming one of the important centers of economic growth and investment activity, regaining its historical role as a transport hub connecting West with East and North with South. Taking into account the in-depth analysis of the impact […]
President of Uzbekistan: It is important that the IFAS reform process is based on the principle of “water – energy – food”
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev shared his vision for reforming the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) at a meeting of the Heads of State of the founding countries in Dushanbe on 15 September 2023. This topic was one of the central themes in the speeches of the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. […]
Turkmenistan urges the international community to continue promoting the processes of peaceful settlement in Afghanistan
On 13 February 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Mr. Atageldi Haljanov, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva has participated to the Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP) Alumni Regional Security Conversation on Central Asia and Afghanistan, the Turkmenistan Mission to UN Office at Geneva reports. The event gathered […]
President Sadyr Zhaparov: Kyrgyzstan attaches priority importance to the development of cooperation with Central Asian countries
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, in his speech at the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, noted that consultative meetings create favorable conditions for maintaining regular dialogue at the highest level, as well as significantly strengthen mutual trust between our states. “I am confident that our joint […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led a bike ride on the occasion of World Bicycle Day – Turkmen Diplomatic Missions organized bike events in host countries
On Saturday, 3 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led a mass bike ride in Ashgabat on the occasion of the World Bicycle Day, which brought together thousands of citizens. By tradition, similar bike marathons were held on this day in all provinces of the country. In addition, Turkmenistan’s diplomatic missions have organized bike rides abroad – […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to New York
On Sunday, 17 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to the United States of America to participate in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in New York. “Turkmenistan, committed to a policy of peacefulness, positive neutrality, and broad international cooperation, steadily follows its chosen course, developing constructive dialogue […]
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev shared Uzbekistan’s vision on the prospects for the EU-Central Asia partnership
Today, Central Asia is a center of attraction and a space of new economic opportunities for leading European companies and banks, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated, speaking at the second EU-Central Asia high-level regional meeting in Kyrgyzstan on 2 June 2023. As Mirziyoyev noted, we are talking about a broad investment and technological partnership […]
UNICEF Supports the Government of Turkmenistan in Strengthening the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Capacity
February 13, 2023, Ashgabat: The Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Drexel University organized a three-day Training of Trainers for health workers and other professionals in Turkmenistan on Essentials of Risk Communications and Community Engagement (RCCE) to develop and disseminate messages to the […]
Presidents of China and Central Asian countries attended a joint press-conference following the Summit in Xi’an – the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism officially inaugurated
On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held at the Xi’an International Convention Center. President Xi Jinping together with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan jointly met the press. President Xi noted that […]
Priority positions of Turkmenistan at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Preamble Turkmenistan views the current 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly as a period requiring all Member States to demonstrate the highest responsibility and foresight. The situation in the world, characterized by the escalation of military and political confrontation, the spread of conflict potential, the creation of new threats and challenges and an […]
Privately owned refrigerated warehouse adds to supply chain sustainability of Turkmenistan
A refrigerated warehouse with freezing facilities has started working in the Balkanabat city of the Balkan province of Turkmenistan. It is owned by Toydurdy Gulnazarov, a member of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan. The capacity of the warehouse is 500 tons and it can store different products at separate temperatures according to […]
This Valentine Day, please donate a blanket to earthquake victims in Turkiye
This Valentine Day, please consider donating a blanket for the earthquake victims in Turkiye. The address of the collection point in Ashgabat is given in the poster below:
Qatar and Turkmenistan Look to Exchange Expertise in Horse Breeding
On Friday, 1 September, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Secretary General of the Qatar Equestrian Federation Sheikh Ahmad bin Nooh Al-Thani. Ahmad bin Nooh Al-Thani arrived in Turkmenistan to present the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding in Arkadag with […]
Qatar, Turkmenistan Chambers discuss ways to boost cooperation
Qatar Chamber and the Turkmenistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed ways to enhance commercial and industrial cooperation, encourage businessmen from both countries to form alliances and partnerships, and promote investment climates and opportunities in both nations. According to the Qatar Chamber’s press release, this came during a meeting held recently at the Chamber’s headquarters […]
Raisi and Tokayev underline the importance of the Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran railway
Kazakhstan and Iran have great potential in strengthening transit and transport links between the two countries. This was stated at the meeting of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with his Iranian counterpart Ibrahim Raisi in New York on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. In particular, the parties noted […]
Republic Day of Italy celebrated in grand style in Ashgabat
Ambassador Luigi Ferrari and Mrs. Sabrina Ferrari hosted a grand reception on 2 June 2023 in Ashgabat to mark the Republic Day of Italy. It was an open-air event with cloudy sky and large number of guests including the representatives of the youth. DPM Atdaev represented the government of Turkmenistan. Here is the speech of […]
A future Turkmen scientist in search of a solution to plastic pollution
Jahan Saparmamedova Photo: © UNDP Turkmenistan All over the world, women and girls are leaders and agents of change, mobilizing action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. All over the world, women and girls are leaders and agents of change, mobilizing action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Many of them contribute to […]
UNDP in Turkmenistan hosted a seminar on Strengthening the Resilience of Youth through the provision of psychological support at the community level
Violent extremism is an affront to the purposes and principles of the UN. It undermines peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. No country or region is immune from its impacts. On the Eve of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE), 12 February, UNDP organized a seminar themed “STRENGTHENING THE […]
Russia expects explosive trade growth with Turkmenistan along the North-South corridor
The trade turnover between Russia and Turkmenistan along the North-South international transport corridor, including through the Makhachkala commercial sea port, will steadily grow and “will be explosive” in the coming years, said trade representative of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan, Alexander Elizarov in an interview with TASS. “We expect constant growth in the next three […]
Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan
Alexander Volgarev, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan and the country’s policy based on it. The readiness to defend the foreign policy course through the prism of the interests of one’s state without prejudice to relations with other states requires courage and strategic […]
Fitch Revises Turkmenistan’s Outlook to Positive and Affirms at ‘B+’
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Turkmenistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Positive from Stable and affirmed the IDR at ‘B+’. KEY RATING DRIVERS The revision of the Outlook on Turkmenistan’s IDRs reflects the following key rating drivers and their relative weights: Strengthening Balance Sheets: The external and sovereign balance sheets are […]
Russia is increasing trade and economic ties with the SCO countries
Russia intends to further deepen ties with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and these ties are becoming stronger and more multifaceted, President Vladimir Putin said during his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023. Last year, Russia’s trade with the SCO member states increased by more than a third – 37%, reaching a […]
Central Asian parliamentarians are ready to join the processes of comprehensive development of the region
The First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States with the participation of the heads of parliaments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan has wrapped up today, 10 February 2023, in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the participants of the forum with a welcoming message. “The initiative to hold an Inter-Parliamentary Forum […]
Russian Archaeologists Discover Ancient Unknown Board Game in Turkmenistan
A team of Russian archaeologists from the Institute of the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IHMC RAS) and the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences during excavations in Turkmenistan discovered a complete set for an unknown ancient board game, TASS reports with reference to the […]
Russian archaeologists return to Turkmenistan and discover previously unseen artifacts
In the south-east of Turkmenistan, in one of the most severe deserts in the world – in the Karakum Desert, in the legendary and semi-mythical country of Margiana, at the ancient settlement of Gonur-depe, after a four-year break due to the pandemic, archaeological excavations were resumed. Here, in April and May 2023, the Russian-Turkmen Margiana […]
Russian company to help “digitize” Turkmen railways
On the sidelines of the conference and exhibition “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development” (ITTC-2023) in Ashgabat, Russian Railways-Technologies (RZD-Technologies) and the Turkmen Railway Company signed a memorandum of cooperation. The parties agreed on partnership cooperation in the digital sphere. The Memorandum of cooperation was signed by Pavel Dykun, Commercial Director – Head […]
Winter gives its parting shot for Ashgabat
We are just three weeks to upcoming spring. But it seems that winter has decided to present Ashgabat with its farewell surprise and taste of snowy landscapes. Since we don’t want to leave our warm and cozy apartment today, we decided to capture the snow-white message of the outgoing winter right from our window: Our […]
Russian direct investments in Central Asia exceeded $3.6 billion in 2022
Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, spoke about the current economic and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Central Asian countries Russia remains a key trade and economic partner of Central Asia with a high share of presence in the region’s economy and is one of the main consumers of products […]
Russian language center may open in Turkmenistan this fall
Russian Language and Open Education Center is planned to be opened in Turkmenistan in October. The rector of Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University (Tatarstan, Russia) Alfinur Galiakberova told about this in an interview with the local newspaper “Naberezhnye Chelny News”. Noting that NCSPU became the operator of this Center, the head of the university said: […]