Minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan delivered a speech at Central Asia – EU meeting On October 23, 2023, in Luxembourg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the 19th ministerial meeting “Central Asia - European Union”. In his statement, he highlighted the main areas of cooperation with the EU and priorities in interaction, which … [Read more...]
UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Turkmenistan organized policy dialogues and training on Public-Private Partnerships for SDGs for state authorities and private business
Ashgabat, 20 October 2023 – United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Turkmenistan, jointly with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) of Turkmenistan hosted a training on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for SDGs for state authorities and private businesses. The training was combined with policy … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Ambassador presented his credentials to President of Tajikistan
On October 23, 2023, a ceremony was held to present credentials by the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan A.Gochmyradov to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The Ambassador conveyed greetings to the head of Tajikistan from the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who confirmed the commitment of … [Read more...]
Поддержка Аппарата Омбудсмена в Туркменистане в определении его стратегических приоритетов
АШХАБАД, 16-20 октября 2023 г.: Консультации по многолетнему стратегическому планированию Аппарата Омбудсмена Туркменистана прошли по приглашению Омбудсмена и в партнерстве с Азиатско-Тихоокеанским форумом национальных правозащитных учреждений (АТФ), Программой развития ООН (ПРООН) и Региональным отделением Верховного комиссара ООН по правам человека в Центральной Азии … [Read more...]
Supporting the Ombudsperson’s office in Turkmenistan in setting its strategic priorities
ASHGABAT, 16-20 October 2023: Consultations for a multiyear Strategic Planning of the Ombudsperson’s Office of Turkmenistan were held at the invitation of the Ombudsperson and in partnership with the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights … [Read more...]
UNDP continues to increase youth participation in climate action
Ogulshirin Tacheva, the student of the Turkmenistan Engineering and Technology University named after Oguz Khan participated in the Youth4Climate: Sparking Solutions flagship event 2023 held in Rome, Italy on 17-19 October 2023 to present her innovative project "Progressive and modern method of using recycled materials in everyday life” and has emerged as one of the winners of … [Read more...]
Visit of president of Turkmenistan to Türkiye this week will streamline connectivity and cooperation processes
nCa News and Commentary President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan will travel to Türkiye this week for an official visit. The visit will take place on 25-26 October 2023. The report about the preparations for the visit was made by the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, during an online meeting of the cabinet of ministers on 20 … [Read more...]
Combined military exercises of Turkmenistan highlight increasing role of drones
Turkmenistan conducted combined military exercises on Saturday, 21 October 2023, at the Kelata training ground. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov witnesses the exercises. The land, air and sea forces and the specialized units participated in the exercises displaying their professional competence and remarkable coordination. Conducted at several locations simultaneously, the … [Read more...]
OSCE organizes training course on media literacy in Turkmenistan
Representatives of Turkmenistan’s national media and institutions involved in the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan for 2021-2025 (NHRAP) participated in an OSCE-organized training course on media literacy that took place on 19 and 20 October 2023. International experts from Armenia and Moldova explored links between media and fundamental principles of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to host single country exhibition of Turkish goods and services in December 2023
According to the information received from the chamber of commerce and industry of Turkmenistan, a single country exhibition of the Turkish goods and services will be hosted in Ashgabat. The exhibition will take place 6-8 December 2023. The decision was taken after a meeting between the ambassador of Türkiye, Togan Oral and the chairman of the chamber of commerce and … [Read more...]
SOCAR– Премьер Партнер XXVIII Международной конференции и выставки «Нефть и Газ Туркменистана- 2023» (OGT 2023)
25-27 октября 2023 года в Ашхабаде пройдет XXVIII Международная конференция и выставка «Нефть и Газ Туркменистана» (OGT 2023). Организаторами мероприятия выступают Государственные концерны «Туркменгаз», «Туркменнебит», Торгово-промышленная палата Туркменистана и Государственная корпорация «Туркменгеология» в партнерстве с ХО «Туркмен Форум» при поддержке британской компании … [Read more...]
SOCAR is the Premier Partner of the 28th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2023” (OGT 2023).
The 28th International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan" (OGT 2023), will be held in Ashgabat on October 25-27, 2023. The event is organized by the State Concerns "Turkmengas", "Turkmennebit", Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and State Corporation "Turkmengeology" in partnership with ES "Turkmen Forum" with the support of the British … [Read more...]
PETRONAS – Золотой Партнер XXVIII Международной конференции и выставки «Нефть и Газ Туркменистана-2023» (OGT 2023).
В Ашхабаде продолжается активная подготовка к XXVIII Международной конференции и выставке «Нефть и газ Туркменистана – 2023» (OGT 2023), которые состоятся 25-27 октября 2023 года. Целью конференции и выставки является укрепление регионального диалога по дальнейшему устойчивому развитию энергетического сектора, обзор последних тенденций в мировой энергетической … [Read more...]
PETRONAS – is the Gold Partner of the 28th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2023” (OGT 2023).
Ashgabat continues active preparations for the 28th International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan - 2023" (OGT 2023) to be held on 25-27 October 2023. The conference and exhibition aim to strengthen the regional dialogue on further sustainable development of the energy sector, review the latest tendencies in the global energy system and expand the … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov: International exhibitions are important platforms for global promotion of the achievements of Turkmenistan
As is known, in order to effectively implement the “Concept of the foreign policy course of neutral Turkmenistan for 2022–2028” and the “Program for the development of foreign economic activity of Turkmenistan for 2020–2025,” as well as expanding international cooperation in the field of exhibition activities with authoritative organizations and states of the world, the … [Read more...]
LCOY 2023 – DELEGATE APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!
We invite YOU to apply to the Local Conference on Youth in Turkmenistan! LCOY 2023 is a unique conference of its kind where the Young people of Turkmenistan will come together using LCOY as a platform to build their capacity, share knowledge and raise awareness of environmental issues, explore ways to combat climate change and find new ways to actively participate. The … [Read more...]
WHO CO in Turkmenistan facilitates technical advisory mission of WHO experts on strengthening National Emergency Medical Team capacities in Turkmenistan
On October 16, technical advisory mission of WHO experts on EMT was welcomed by WHO CO in Turkmenistan. The purpose of the technical advisory mission included the reiteration of the formal commitment of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT) on the development of the National EMT (NEMT), enhancement of Turkmenistan’s capacity in NEMT, … [Read more...]
Customs services of Turkmenistan and China intend to cooperate on Authorized economic operators
On 19 October 2023, on the sidelines of the working visit of Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to China, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China to build up the capacities of the system of Authorized Economic … [Read more...]
Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wrapped up working visit to China
The working visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the People's Republic of China ended today [19 Oct]. As already reported, on October 18, Hero-Arkadag, at the invitation of the Chairman of the People’s Republic of China, took part in the Third High-Level Forum “One Belt, One Road.” In … [Read more...]
TRT Turkmenistan gets certificate of honor at “Arkadagyň Säheri” film festival
A certificate of honor was presented to the representative of TRT Turkmenistan at the "Arkadagyň Säheri" film festival. In 1999, TRT opened its first representative office in Central Asia in Turkmenistan, which shows its great respect for Turkmenistan. As a family of TRT, under the leadership of our President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, we are proud and happy to present the … [Read more...]
National leader represents Turkmenistan in BRI Forum in China
nCa Report The national leader of Turkmenistan and the chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty, Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov (ArkadagGB) led a large delegation of his country at the third Belt and Road Summit (BRF-2023) in Beijing. He was accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedova Speech of ArkadagGB at BRF-2023 Arkadag Berdimuhamedov made a speech at the … [Read more...]
Национальный лидер представляет Туркменистан на Международном форуме сотрудничества «Один Пояс, Один Путь» в Китае
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Turkmenistan Sea and River Transport Service and Dutch shipyard establish cooperation
On October 13, 2023, a meeting between representatives of Damen Shipyards Gorinchem B.V. (the Netherlands) and the Agency's management took place at the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary". According to the press service of the Agency, during the meeting, representatives of the company "Damen Shipyards Gorinchem B.V." presented … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the CICA Youth Forum
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...]