On 12 October 2023, the sixth meeting of the Youth Council of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA) was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which was also attended by the delegation of Turkmenistan, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The event brought together the representatives of national structures, state bodies responsible for … [Read more...]
UNDP hosted Youth Conference on climate Change in Turkmenabat
On 16 October 2023 specialists of the UNDP project "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan" and the project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits" took part in a youth conference on climate change, which was held at the Turkmen Pedagogical Institute named after Seyitnazar Seydi in the … [Read more...]
Negotiations On Turkmen-Romanian Cooperation took place in Bucharest
On 17 October 2023, in the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania, Ambassador A.Annaev met with the co-chairman of the Romanian part of the inter-parliamentary Turkmen-Romanian friendship group A.K.Kolchar, during which current issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as prospects for further interaction, were discussed. As a priority areas of cooperation the parties identified … [Read more...]
Welcoming ceremony was held in Beijing for participants of the 3rd Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
The official welcoming ceremony of the heads of delegations participating in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum took place in the People's Assembly House in Beijing. The high quests were welcomed by President of China Xi Jinping. The event is attended by Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. During his … [Read more...]
China and Turkmenistan pledge to promote energy cooperation
China and Turkmenistan on Monday pledged to deepen cooperation in the field of energy and push forward bilateral relations. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with a high-level delegation of Turkmenistan in Beijing on Monday, 16 October on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. The Turkmen delegation includes Ashirguly Begliev, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is a key partner of China in the joint construction of the Belt and Road, Wang Yi says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov in Beijing on Monday, 16 October 2023, CGTN reports. High-level exchanges between China and Turkmenistan have been close, and mutual trust is solid, Wang said. This year, the two countries' leaders jointly announced the elevation of the China-Turkmenistan relationship to a … [Read more...]
CNPC – is the Platinum Partner of the 28th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2023” (OGT 2023)
To date, the global transition to a carbon-neutral world is becoming the most important challenge and requires decisive action in the energy sector. Such a task requires intensive co-operation between countries at the political, economic and societal level. At the time of such events and global change, the 28th International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas … [Read more...]
Dialogue of Women of Central Asian discussed involvement in peace and security at the conference in Almaty
On 16 October 2023, an international conference on the theme "Women, peace and security" was held in Almaty on the platform of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asian countries. The event, chaired by Kazakhstan, was organized with the support of the United Nations and the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of … [Read more...]
UNDP and the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages hold SDG evenings for student youth
Young people around the world can become a driving force for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Given the huge decisive role of the young generation in the socio-economic development of Turkmenistan, UNDP increases the potential of young people, including through awareness-raising, familiarization with international experience and global initiatives in the field of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan promotes the introduction of alternatives to ozone-depleting substances
A meeting on the international experience of reducing the consumption of substances regulated by the Montreal Protocol was held at the UN building in Ashgabat. It was attended by representatives of ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, UNIDO, and UNDP. The staff of the Ozone Office under the Ministry of Environmental Protection presented expert assessments of … [Read more...]
TRT presented Documentary Films on Ancient Turkmenistan Cities
On Sunday, 15 October 2023, the Turkish state broadcaster TRT held the premiere of documentary films "Kunyaurgench" and "In the Footsteps of the Great Seljuks, the Capital Merv" in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The premiere was attended by the Ambassador of Türkiye to Turkmenistan, Togan Oral, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismat Gezalov, the Deputy Chairman of the … [Read more...]
OSCE trains staff of Turkmenistan’s TV channels in skills to cover environmental issues
An OSCE-organized training course on the production of TV programmes covering environmental issues took place from 10 to 13 October 2023 in Ashgabat. The four-day course brought together editors and camera operators from Turkmenistan’s TV channels as well as journalism instructors from three universities and aimed to enhance their professional skills and capacity to report … [Read more...]
SBR Software to Improve Efficiency of Business Registration and Statistics Collection in Turkmenistan
On 9 - 13 October 2023, specialists of the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Statistics (TurkmenStat) and its territorial divisions took part in a training on administering the Statistical Business Register Software (SBR Software). The training covered topics such as system administration and database administration. The specialists of TurkmenStat got acquainted with the … [Read more...]
Southern corridor connecting China to Europe via Turkmenistan, Iran and Turkey has great potential, says IRU Secretary General
IRU’s Secretary General held high-level talks with Mohammad Rezvanifar, President of the Iranian Customs Administration, in Geneva on how to further enhance transport and transit in Iran. Both sides discussed the latest developments in international logistics chain, particularly given Iran’s pivotal geographical position and its active role in the Economic Cooperation … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Türkiye discuss international transport corridor
On Friday, 13 October 2023, transport departments and representatives of the railway sector of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Türkiye and Uzbekistan held an online meeting, the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan reports. Issues aimed at accelerating the processes related to the signing of the agreement on the creation of the international transport corridor … [Read more...]
Dawn of Arkadag Film Festival Promotes Regional Cooperation and Cultural Exchange
The international film festival "Dawn of Arkadag" was held in the city of Arkadag, Turkmenistan, on 14-15 October 2023. The red carpet event was organized by the State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting, and Cinematography of Turkmenistan. The festival brought together actors, directors, producers, film and theater stars, and cinematographers from Azerbaijan, … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Kyrgyzstan
Here is slightly paraphrased translation of the speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the CIS Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on 13 September 2023: Dear Heads of State, Dear members of the delegations! First of all, let me express my gratitude to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Nurgozhoyevich Japarov for organizing this meeting, … [Read more...]
CIS Summit in Bishkek – Security and Economy Top Priorities in Turkmenistan President’s Speech – A number of documents adopted, including a Statement on international relations in a multipolar world
nCa Report On 13 October 2023, the CIS Summit of the Heads of state was held in Bishkek under the chairmanship of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov. The summit was attended by: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia Vladimir Putin … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to the development of trade and economic ties with Turkmenistan – President Japarov
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held talks with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek today, on 13 October 2023. A wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, including trade and economic cooperation, cooperation in the energy sector, as well as the agenda of the CIS summit, which will be held in Bishkek today, were discussed. Sadyr … [Read more...]
The private sector is the driver of Turkmenistan’s food security
Greenhouse tomatoes have become one of the main export products of Turkmenistan. Since the beginning of this year, the country has exported more than 90,000 tons of this vegetable, which is a record in history. The same indicator in 2022 was 80,000 tons. The main buyers of Turkmen tomatoes are Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and the UAE, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan’s business mission to Turkmenistan has become a truly breakthrough, says the President of the Diplomatic Club “Astana”
Recently, a business mission of Kazakhstan headed by Kayyrbolat Sakhmetov, President of the Diplomatic Club "Astana", visited Turkmenistan. On the sidelines of the visit from 1 to 5 October 2023, preliminary contracts worth US $ 3 million were concluded. Sakhmetov told about the outcomes of the trip and the prospects of Turkmen-Kazakhstani cooperation in his article … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Romanian oil and gas universities strengthen cooperation
On 11 October 2023, the Rector of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas and representatives of the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Romania visited the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești. In his welcoming speech, the Rector of the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești, Alin Dinitsa, expressed the Romanian side's interest in further … [Read more...]
Russia and Turkmenistan discussing draft agreement on joint university
The draft agreement on the establishment of a Russian-Turkmen University in Turkmenistan was discussed in Ashgabat at a meeting between Russian Deputy Minister of Education and Science Konstantin Mogilevsky and Minister of Education of Turkmenistan Gurbangul Atayeva. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the session of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental … [Read more...]
Astrakhan State University and Turkmenistan are strategic partners
Turkmen citizens make up the majority of the foreign student community in ASU Vice-Rector of the University for International Affairs Angelina Fadina told about the prospects for the development of cooperation between Astrakhan State University named after V. N. Tatishchev and universities of Turkmenistan in the field of education and innovation during the conference … [Read more...]
Russia appreciates Turkmenistan’s efforts to strengthen stability in Central Asia
Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Galuzin praised Turkmenistan and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the undoubted merits in initiating a number of creative international processes aimed at strengthening political and economic stability in the Central Asian region. Galuzin made the remarks at a reception hosted by the Turkmen Embassy in Moscow on the occasion of … [Read more...]
UAE and Turkmenistan to enhance parliamentary cooperation
Ahmed Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan, met with Dunya Guzel Gulmanova, Speaker of Parliament of Turkmenistan, WAM reports. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation and bilateral relations between the UAE and Turkmenistan as well as ways to enhance them in various fields. Al Hameli and Gulmanova also covered ways to strengthen collaboration, … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan hosted a meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers
On 12 October 2023, Bishkek hosted a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States on the eve of the CIS summit. The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubayev, was attended by the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Deputy … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan to attend CIS Summit in Bishkek today
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has left on a working visit to the Kyrgyz Republic to participate in the Summit of the CIS Council of Heads of State, TDH reports. After flying to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the presidential airliner landed at Manas International Airport, where the head of state was met by officials. Turkmenistan, being an associate … [Read more...]
Learn About Climate Change and Take Action at Turkmenistan’s Eco-Festival
Turkmenistan’s second climate and eco-festival will take place in Ashgabat on upcoming weekend to raise awareness of local community on the importance of climate action in Turkmenistan. The event entitled “Let’s Save the Earth Together!” is organized by the British Embassy and the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Turkmenistan, with the support of the Joint … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan to pay an official visit to Türkiye soon
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay an official visit to Türkiye in the near future. This was discussed during the meeting of the head of state with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday, 11 October 2023. At the beginning of the meeting, Fidan conveyed greetings from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Berdimuhamedov and the National … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan after a series of devastating earthquakes
On 11 October 2023, a car convoy with humanitarian relief arrived from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, which suffered from a series of earthquakes on 7 and 10 October. The cargo included medicines and medical supplies, textile and food products. Neighboring Uzbekistan also sent about 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. The aid shipment includes … [Read more...]
National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea celebrated in Ashgabat
On Wednesday, 4 October 2023, at the Yildiz Hotel in Ashgabat, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Turkmenistan hosted a solemn reception dedicated to the celebration of the National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea. The event was attended by about 300 guests, including representatives of the Government of Turkmenistan, members of diplomatic missions, Korean … [Read more...]
UNODC continues to strengthen the capacities of law enforcement agencies in Turkmenistan
On 2 - 6 October 2023, the UNODC Regional Project on Enhancing Cross-Border Cooperation by Strengthening the Capacity of Border Liaison Offices in Central Asia (project) of Sub-programme 1 Preventing and Countering Transnational Organized Crime conducted a series of events in Turkmenistan. On 2 October, the project, in partnership with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of … [Read more...]
A meeting of the Turkmen-Uzbek Business Council held in Ashgabat
On 11 October 2023, the 3rd meeting of the Turkmen-Uzbek Business Council was held in Ashgabat, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan reports. Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, Head of the Turkmen side of the Turkmen-Uzbek Business Council M. Gurdov opened the meeting with an introductory speech. The agenda of the council … [Read more...]
UAE Embassy announced CrossFit competition to mark 28th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Turkmenistan
On the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Turkmenistan, UAE Embassy is holding the CrossFit competition Emirati-Turkmen "Tactical Games", which will take place on Saturday, 14 October 2023 at 12:00, venue: Ata-Turk str., "Yenil Atletika" building, Olympic village of Turkmenistan. Female and male teams will … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Romanian Working Commission on cooperation in the energy sector held a meeting in Bucharest
On 10 October 2023, the Ministry of Energy of Romania hosted a regular meeting of the Turkmen-Romanian Working Commission on Cooperation in the energy sector. The Turkmen Delegation was heded by by the Chairman of the State Concern "Turkmennebit" (Turkmen Oil) G.Agadzhanov. During the meeting, the high level of interstate cooperation based on the principles of mutual trust … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Awarded Medal of Turkmenistan “Arkadag” – Arkadag medal awarded to dozens of citizens of Turkmenistan, a doctor from Germany and a Turkish businessman
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has been awarded the Medal of Turkmenistan "Arkadag" in accordance with a resolution of the Parliament of Turkmenistan. The medal ceremony, held on Tuesday, 10 October, was attended by the Chairman of the Mejlis, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, as well as heads of military and law enforcement agencies. The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sends humanitarian aid to earthquake-stricken Afghanistan
In response to the devastating earthquakes that recently struck Afghanistan, Turkmenistan has sent a humanitarian cargo of medicines and medical supplies, textile and food products. The cargo was arranged with the support of the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, the Ministry of Agriculture, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Exceeds Sea and River Cargo Transportation Plan
The Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan ("Turkmendenizderyayollary") transported a total of 2,287.7 million tons of cargo in January-September 2023, which is 119.9% more than in the same period of 2022. According to the agency's official website, the cargo transportation plan for January-September 2023 was fulfilled by 122.3%. Cargo turnover in … [Read more...]
17th Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission to be held in Ashgabat Next Month
The 17th meeting of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission will be held in Ashgabat on 17-18 November 2023, Tasnim reports. Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash, and Deputy Chairman of The Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation on Tuesday (10 Oct) to set the date of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Local Conference of Youth in Mary Inspires Young People to Take Action on Climate Change
In the lead up to the Conference of Youth (COY18) and the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, a Local Conference of Youth was held at the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, Mary and for the first time for the schoolchildren at the Algorithm Educational Center in Mary, UN Turkmenistan reports in social … [Read more...]
International Financial Corporation Appoints New Country Manager for Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
IFC has appointed Neil McKain as Country Manager for Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. McKain will spearhead IFC's strategy and operations to spur private sector development and drive sustainable, inclusive economic growth in these countries. McKain will be based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and will lead efforts to grow IFC's investment and advisory programs, overseeing their … [Read more...]
Astrakhan State University Establishes Cooperation with Turkmen Universities
A delegation from Astrakhan State University (ASU), one of Russia's leading universities, arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the conference "Healthcare, Education and Sports in the period of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state." During the visit, ASU plans to sign cooperation agreements with four educational organizations in Turkmenistan: Institute of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is ready to expand cooperation with the OSCE to ensure peace and sustainable development in the region and the world
Turkmenistan will continue to expand cooperation with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in the future to ensure peace and sustainable development in the region and the world. This was stated by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov during a meeting on 9 October 2023, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Northern Macedonia Bujar … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Russia Discuss Priorities of Strategic Partnership
On Monday, 9 October 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Alexey Overchuk, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation and Co-Chairman of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation from the Russian side. During the meeting, Overchuk expressed gratitude to Turkmenistan for the humanitarian aid sent to the Primorye … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with Turkish businessman Ahmet Çalik
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with Turkish businessman Ahmet Çalik, Chairman of the Board of Çalik Holding, on Monday, 9 Oct 2023. Çalik Holding is a long-standing partner of Turkmenistan in the construction industry. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the state of the work carried out by … [Read more...]
New Power Plant to Boost Turkmenistan’s Economy and Energy Exports
A new combined power plant with a capacity of 1,574 megawatts will be built in the western region of Turkmenistan, the Balkan province. The project was presented to the National leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on Monday, 9 October 2023. The new plant will increase the capacity of the national energy system. Currently, Turkmenistan exports electricity to … [Read more...]
Islamic Development Bank to Finance Construction of Cancer Centers in Turkmenistan
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has proposed to finance the construction of international-level cancer centers in the Mary, Balkan, and Lebap provinces of Turkmenistan. This weas announced during a presentation of construction projects to National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of People’s Council Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on Monday, 9 October 2023. Commenting on … [Read more...]
UNDP-Turkmenistan: Effective Cooperation in Healthcare
In an interview with the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" dedicated to the Day of Healthcare Workers and the Medical Industry, the UNDP representative in Turkmenistan, Narine Sahakyan, spoke about the priority areas of cooperation between the country and UNDP in the field of healthcare. Here are the key points from the interview: Increasing the availability and quality of … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry released a press statement on Turkmenistan’s energy cooperation policy and the recent visit of the Turkmen delegation to Iraq
Throughout its independence, neutral Turkmenistan has pursued an open and predictable domestic and foreign policy in all areas of state and societal life. At the same time, Turkmenistan firmly follows the path of implementing large-scale and long-term national programs aimed at strengthening the foundations of the state system, creating a diversified economic system, solving … [Read more...]