A regional workshop on countering terrorism was held on 5-6 June 2023 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, focusing on the prevention of bioterrorism attacks involving biological agents and toxins. The workshop was organized by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat in partnership with the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) Programme […]
OSCE conducts a national table-top exercise in Turkmenistan on addressing the use of the internet for terrorist purposes
On 22 – 24 May 2023, the OSCE Secretariat’s Transnational Threats Department conducted a national table-top exercise in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on countering the use of the internet for terrorist purposes while respecting human rights. The exercise was organized together with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat. The three-day event brought together over 25 participants from Turkmenistan’s […]
OSCE delegation headed by the High Commissioner on National Minorities is on visit to Ashgabat
On Monday, 12 June, a delegation of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) headed by High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) Kairat Abdrakhmanov was received at the Parliament of Turkmenistan. The sides discussed the effectiveness of the partnership between Turkmenistan and the OSCE HCNM in a wide range of areas, including cooperation […]
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of UAE visits Turkmenistan
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Minister for the Office of the President of the United Arab Emirates made a short visit to Turkmenistan on Sunday, 19 February 2023. He was received by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The talks covered a wide range […]
OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organizes Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 1 course for specialists from Kazakhstan, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
A three-week Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course (EOD level 1) started on 10 July at the Regional Explosive Hazards Training Centre (REHTC) of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Chimteppa, outskirts of Dushanbe. The representatives of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), the MoD, the US Embassy in Dushanbe and the United States Army […]
OSCE Secretary General to visit Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid will visit Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan from 31 May to 8 June for meetings with high-level government officials, parliamentarians and civil society. In Ashgabat, the Secretary General will meet with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of the Mejlis (the Parliament) Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Vepa Khadjiev, […]
Last week Iranian oil ministry delegation had meetings in Turkmenistan, offered cooperation in several areas
An Iranian delegation led by the Deputy Oil Minister for Engineering, Research, and Technology Vahid-Reza Zeidifard was in Turkmenistan for the 14th special exhibition of Iran in Ashgabat. The delegation had meetings on the sidelines of the event, exchanging views with the senior officials of the state concern Turkmengaz, state concern Turkmennef, and the state […]
OSCE workshop brings together policymakers in Central Asia to discuss energy and natural resources management in the context of the situation in Afghanistan
On 14 June, the OSCE organized a regional workshop on energy co-operation and natural resource management in Central Asia within the context of the situation in Afghanistan. The event gathered around 30 policymakers and experts from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to discuss possible ways forward. “The crisis in Afghanistan has a pronounced regional dimension, and […]
A delegation of Russian doctors visited Turkmenistan
A delegation of Russian doctors visited Ashgabat last week, which included Deputy Minister of Health of Russia Tatyana Semenova, Head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation of the Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I.Pirogov, Candidate of Medical Sciences Denis Protsenko, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The government delegation also included the Director […]
Outcomes of “Central Asia – China” format – 54 Agreements and Cooperation Initiatives, 19 Mechanisms and Platforms, 9 Multilateral Documents
On May 18-19, 2023, the first Central Asia-China Summit was held in the city of Xian, Shaanxi Province of China. During the Summit, a number of agreements on cooperation between the states of Central Asia and China were reached. I. Main agreements and cooperation initiatives 1. Creation of a mechanism for meetings of the heads of […]
Outcomes of first day of ITTC-2023: Private sector of Turkmenistan ready to play active role in regional and global transport and logistics solutions
nCa Report The mega event related to transport and logistics concluded its first day’s work on 3 May 2023 in Ashgabat. The theme of the conference and expo combo is – International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development. — ITTC-2023 The outstanding feature, noted in the expo and further underlined during the conference, is […]
AD Ports Group may invest in Turkmen shipbuilding
The heads of the company “AD Ports Group” of the UAE and the Agency of sea and river transport of Turkmenistan “Turkmendenizderyayollary” discussed topical issues of cooperation via videoconference. One of the topics discussed was the prospects for investing in the construction of new vessels in Turkmenistan. In addition, it was proposed to bring company’s […]
Over 13 thousand students study Japanese in Turkmenistan
On 11 July 2023, Parliamentary Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoshikawa Yuumi, who was on a visit to Turkmenistan, met with the students of Azadi National Institute of World Languages, the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan reports. She visited the Japanese language classroom, where repairs are underway as part of the “Project to […]
Pakistan and Turkmenistan agree to forge connectivity and trade cooperation
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov had a meeting with Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production of Pakistan Dr. Gohar Ejaz in Islamabad on 7 Sep. According to the message of the Ministry of Commerce in social nets, trade routes and rail links, gas pipelines and transit trade took center stage in discussions. […]
Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan hosts reception to mark birthday of His Majesty the Emperor
Ambassador YAMAMOTO Hiroyuki of Japan hosted a reception in Ashgabat on 17 February 2023 to mark the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor. The Turkmen government was represented by the deputy ministers of foreign affairs Vepa Hajiyev and Berdyniyaz Matiyev. Here is the speech of the ambassador on the occasion: Ambassador’s Remarks on the National […]
Pakistan appreciates foreign policy of Turkmenistan
On 31 August 2023, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov met with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Jalil Abbas Jilani, MFA Turkmenistan said in a press release. At the beginning of the meeting, the ambassador congratulated the counterpart on taking office. During the talks, the parties discussed the state of […]
Pakistan offers a route to bring Turkmen energy resources to world markets
Pakistan is the most viable route for gas supplies from Turkmenistan to other parts of the world, Musadik Malik, the State Minister for Petroleum of Pakistan said on Wednesday, Pakistani news outlets report. According to a senior official, the Government of Pakistan has extended an invitation to Turkmenistan to explore the possibility of gas connectivity […]
Pakistan: SCO can play the role of beacon of peace
Speech of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan at virtual SCO Summit on 4 July 2023 [Paraphrased Excerpts] The SCO represents a promising future only if we seize the opportunity to achieve the shared goals for the region’s peace and prosperity. Pakistan calls for SCO’s joint action to counter economic recession, terrorism & climate change. […]
Palestine and Turkmenistan sign bilateral documents
On August 25, 2023, the meeting of the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D.Gulmanova with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, Riyadh al-Maliki, who arrived in our country on a visit the day before, was held. During the talks, the head of the Foreign Ministry of Palestine was […]
Turkmenistan, as a member of the UN Commission for Social Development, promotes joint initiatives during its 61st session
From February 6 to 15, 2023, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN took part in the 61st session of the UN Commission for Social Development. The theme of this session is “Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the […]
Parliament of Turkmenistan ratifies the Agreement with Turkey and Azerbaijan on trade and economic cooperation
During the session on Saturday, 3 June, the Parliament of Turkmenistan adopted the Law “On ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan, the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on trade and economic cooperation”. The trilateral agreement is aimed at enhancing friendly relations between the […]
The Association “Turkmen Logistics” and the Secretariat of the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation signed a Memorandum of Understanding
The Association “Turkmen Logistics” and the Secretariat of the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. According to Turkmen Logistics, the document is aimed at developing transport and logistics ties in Central and North Asia, the Caspian region and the Eurasian continent as a whole. The Memorandum allows for the […]
Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN and the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan to host side-event on sustainable urban transportation at the 2023 High Level Political Forum on Sustainable development
Arkadag City’s Model for the SDG 11: Paving the way towards the UNGA High-level Meeting on Sustainable Transport Side Event at the 2023 High-Level Political Forum Date: Monday, 17 July 13:15 – 14:30 Venue: Conference Room B Organizers: Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN and the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Background The 2030 […]
Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva hosted a meeting of Central Asian Health Ministers with WHO Regional Director for Europe
On 21 May 2023, a meeting of the Health Ministers of the Central Asian countries and WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr.Hans Kluge was held in the premises of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva. From the Central Asian countries the meeting was attended by: Turkmenistan – Dr. Atageldi Germanov, […]
Xi Jinping: China is willing to share market, industrial systems and technologies with Central Asian countries
The two-day China + Central Asia (C+C5) industry and investment cooperation forum opened in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, on Thursday, 16 February. According to Chinese news outlets, the forum is themed “Jointly promote high-quality regional economic development by mutual benefit and win-win progress” Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the participants […]
Phase II of Arkadag city development opens up wide opportunities for the participation of Turkish business, says Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
The second stage of the development of the city of Arkadag, envisaging construction of production and infrastructure facilities, opens up wide opportunities for the involvement of Turkish businessmen. This was stated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at a meeting with the Minister of […]
Photo journey from Ashgabat to the multifaceted and inspiring Italy
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova What associations arise in our minds when we hear about Italy? Yes, these are fascinating seascapes, wonderful cinematography, pizza and pasta, which have become an integral part of gastronomic culture almost all over the world, Fiat cars and luxury Lamborghini, the luminaries of science and art Da Vinci, Michelangelo and […]
EBRD says Russia’s war on Ukraine has modest impact on Central Asia
Russian war in Ukraine has had a minor influence on Central Asia, with high oil and gas income, a boost in labor, capital, and remittance inflows, as well as benefits from trade with Russia and China. Inflation and debt service expenses still exist, though, says the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says in […]
Photo report from the opening ceremony of Arkadag city
The inauguration ceremony of the Arkadag City of Turkmenistan was held on 29 June 2023. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the festive event. Here are some pictures from the day: #Turkmenistan, #Arkadag_City, #inauguration, #pictures,
Plenary session of the International Transport Conference in Ashgabat completed
The plenary session of the International Conference and Exhibition “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development”, ongoing in Ashgabat, has ended. The senior officials of the transport sector of Turkmenistan, as well as the heads of international and non-governmental organizations in the field of transport shared their vision of new challenges and opportunities in […]
PM Narendra Modi: India has created five pillars of cooperation in the SCO
Opening the online SCO summit on 4 July 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi summed up the results of his country’s chairmanship and spoke about efforts to bring multifaceted cooperation in the SCO to new heights. Modi highlighted five new pillars of cooperation established by India within the SCO. These are Startups and Innovation, Traditional […]
Political consultations between Turkmenistan and the State of Palestine were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On 24 August 2023, political consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Turkmenistan and the State of Palestine at the level of the heads of foreign affairs agencies. From Turkmen side, the negotiations were led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, from the Palestinian side – by the […]
Turkmenistan provides benefits for TIR cargo transportation
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan has integrated the TIR-EPD information system with the ASYCUDA World customs information system. TIR-EPD was developed by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and operates in accordance with the Customs Convention on the International Carriage of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (1975). Currently, on the basis of preliminary […]
President Abbas Invites President Berdimuhamedov to Visit Palestine
On Friday, 25 August 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine and Expatriates, Riyadh al-Maliki, TDH reports. The minister conveyed to the head of Turkmenistan an invitation from President Mahmoud Abbas to visit Palestine. Al-Maliki confirmed his country’s desire to further strengthen the traditional interstate dialogue with […]
President and National Leader of Turkmenistan send messages of condolence to leadership of UAE
President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the National Leader of Turkmenistan, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov have sent separate messages of condolence to President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sad demise of their brother Sheikh Sayyid […]
President Ilham Aliyev: Central Asia and Azerbaijan are a single historical and cultural geographical region
“Central Asia and Azerbaijan are a single historical and cultural geographical region of strategic importance in world politics with a growing economy, demography and geopolitical potential,” stressed President Ilham Aliyev, who was invited as an honorary guest to the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Dushanbe, 14 September. Aliyev […]
Turkmenistan and Russia intend to further tap the gas cooperation potential
On Wednesday, 15 February 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Alexey Miller, CEO of the Russian company Gazprom. During the conversation, Miller confirmed his company’s interest in mutually beneficial cooperation with Turkmenistan. As it was noted at the meeting, the fuel and energy sector, where a lot of experience has been accumulated and there […]
President of Kazakhstan initiates creating an International water and energy consortium in Central Asia
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calls for early completion of the process of improving the organizational structure and legal framework of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, as well as the creation of a mechanism for the effective use of Central Asia’s water and energy resources. He stated this, speaking on Friday, 15 […]
President of Kazakhstan Tokayev proposes to hold a Dialogue on security and cooperation in Central Asia in 2024
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his speech at the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, said that the summit will largely determine the further dynamics of multifaceted cooperation between the Central Asian states. “Mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation is consistently expanding. Contacts between businesses have intensified, and the number […]
Petropars ready to invest in Turkmenistan
“Petropars can invest in the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan,” said some senior officials of Petropars while talking to nCa in Ashgabat on 15 February 2023. They include Ms. Shahnaz Lashkarian, the deputy head of engineering and development of Petropars, and the heads of two field projects, Mohammad Reza and Faarshid Shahriary. “We can […]
President of Kazakhstan: “Despite the unprecedented geopolitical aggravation, the Central Asian countries have strengthened the intraregional dialogue”
Despite the unprecedented geopolitical aggravation, the Central Asian countries have strengthened the intraregional dialogue. Much of the credit for this goes for the European Union, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the second regional high–level meeting “Central Asia – European Union” in Cholpon-Ata. In his speech, Tokayev highlighted the main areas of cooperation between […]
President of Kyrgyzstan hosted an official reception in honor of the second EU-Central Asia high-level regional meeting
The President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov hosted an official reception on 2 June, in Cholpon-Ata, in honor of participants of the Second EU-Central Asia high-level meeting. The reception was attended by the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as the head of the delegation of Turkmenistan […]
President of Kyrgyzstan: the development of regional transit, transport, logistics potential is the driving force for the growth in Central Asia
“It would be highly advantageous for the Central Asian countries to establish our region as a unified geo-economic space, facilitating diverse forms of successful economic cooperation and interaction,” President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov said on 2 June, speaking at the Second high-level regional meeting with the participation of the heads of Central Asian […]
President of Tajikistan called on the Central Asian countries to take more active steps towards intraregional integration
“Central Asia today is turning into one of the most important geopolitical centers of the modern world and unique geographical nodes,” said President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, speaking at the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States In his opinion, it is no coincidence that within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation […]
FAO representatives get acquainted with the traditions of animal husbandry in Turkmenistan
Experts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the field of small cattle breeding Eran Raisman and Yuri Nesterov pay a visit to Turkmenistan from 12 to 18 February 2023, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The purpose of the visit is to get acquainted with the practiced traditions of livestock […]
President of Tajikistan proposes to develop a Concept for the expansion of the SCO
During his speech at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, the President Emomali Rahmon stressed the importance of further promoting cooperation within the SCO on the basis of coordinated actions and principles of mutual respect. The President of Tajikistan noted that the increasing attention of the world community to the SCO, embodying the unique interconnectedness […]
President of Turkmenistan attended the inauguration ceremony of President Erdogan
On Saturday, 3 June 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the inauguration ceremony of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye in Ankara. The by high-level officials from 81 countries, including 21 heads of state, 13 prime ministers, parliamentary and ministerial-level officials, representatives of international organizations arrived for ceremony. From Central Asia, leaders of Kazakhstan, […]
President of Turkmenistan awarded the medal of the Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World
On Wednesday, 28 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Secretary General of the Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World Ilyas Demirсi, who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the opening of the city of Arkadag. Demirсi presented the medal “For Outstanding Services to the Turkic World” to the head of Turkmenistan, noting his […]
Iran proposes fully paid projects in any sector to settle USD 2 Billion gas debt to Turkmenistan
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 […]