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...]
OSCE Chairman-in-Office Osmani to visit Turkmenistan
The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani, will visit Turkmenistan on 9 October to meet with high-level government officials, parliamentarians and civil society. In Ashgabat, Chairman Osmani will meet the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the People's Council Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairperson of … [Read more...]
Afghanistan Implements National Energy Projects to Increase Electricity Imports from Turkmenistan
Afghanistan will implement six important energy projects with a total cost of $75 million in order to increase electricity imports from Turkmenistan and meet the energy needs of industry and the population. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources has signed relevant agreements with the local Awfi Bahram Mines Extraction and Processing Trading Company, the ministry … [Read more...]
Turkmen Scientists Develop Microcapsule Technology for Medicinal Plant Extracts
Scientists at the Technology Center of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan have developed a technology for producing microcapsules from medicinal plant extracts. Altyn Rakhmanova, head of the Center's biotechnology laboratory, announced the breakthrough in an interview with the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan." "Our laboratory specialists have developed a … [Read more...]
UNDP training Helps Rural Women in Dashoguz Develop Alternative Sources of Income
On 4-5 October 2023, a 2-day training on alternative sources of income for rural women was held in the city of Dashoguz, administrative center of Turkmenistan’s northern province. The training was organized by the UNDP project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, implemented … [Read more...]
Accession of Turkmenistan to the World Trade Organization: Technical Working Sessions on the Memorandum of Foreign Trade Regime
On 2-6 October, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) organized technical working sessions on policies affecting trade in goods, which form part of the Memorandum of Foreign Trade Regime (MFTR) – a key document for WTO accession negotiations. The activity builds on the series of capacity building on Turkmenistan’s accession to the WTO: … [Read more...]
Iraqi Delegation to visit Turkmenistan by the end of October to finalize gas deal
Turkmen delegation led by Maksat Babayev, the Minister of State, chairman of the State Concern “Turkmengaz” met with Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed S. Al-Sudani in Baghdad. “During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, strategies for their development, and the enhancement of cooperation in the energy and gas sectors. This resulted in the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Congratulates Russian President on Birthday
On 7 October 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on his 71st birthday in a phone call. "The Russian Federation is a strategic partner of Turkmenistan," President Berdimuhamedov said during the conversation, according to the TDH news agency. "Our relations are based on the principles of … [Read more...]
Belgium interested in cooperation with Turkmenistan in transport sphere
The transportation cooperation came under discussion during a meeting of Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium Sapar Palvanov with Tim Vandenput, a member of the Belgian House of Representatives, who also serves as the chairman of the inter-parliamentary friendship group "Belgium-Turkmenistan". The emphasis during meeting was placed on Turkmenistan's geographical location … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Iraq sign memorandum on gas supplies
On Friday, 6 October 2023, Turkmenistan and Iraq signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the supply of natural gas to meet the needs of production stations and the electrical system, reported Iraq’s official news agency INA with reference to the Ministry of Electricity. The document was signed in Baghdad following negotiations between the Minister of State of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the Secretary General of the International Exhibitions Bureau
On Thursday, October 5, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan received Dimitri Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE). President Berdimuhamedov emphasized Turkmenistan's commitment to open-door policies and international cooperation, including through exhibitions and trade fairs. He noted that Turkmenistan recently adopted … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan takes steps to boost foreign trade with introduction of “Authorized Economic Operator” into the customs legislation
The recent adoption of amendments and additions to the Customs Code of Turkmenistan by the Parliament of Turkmenistan is a significant step towards improving the efficiency of the country's customs and foreign trade system. One of the most important amendments is the introduction of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO). Goods belonging to legal entities included by the … [Read more...]
Youth Conference on Climate Change provides an opportunity for future leaders of Turkmenistan
Dashoguz, Turkmenistan, October 3, 2023 On the eve of the Youth Conference (COY18) and the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, a Youth Conference on Climate Change was held in Turkmenistan, organized by the Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Modernization of customs mechanisms in focus of OSCE seminar in Turkmenistan
An OSCE-organized seminar on the modernization of customs mechanisms and strengthening export procedures took place in Ashgabat from 3 to 5 October 2023. Held in a blended format, the three-day event brought together representatives of the State Customs Service, the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Affairs, the Central Bank and … [Read more...]
German-Turkmen relations have become much more active, says Ambassador Michael U. Bierhoff
In 2022, Turkmenistan and Germany celebrated the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations. During this period, there has been a great dynamic in the development of relations between the two countries, and now we see how mutual interest in even greater exchange continues to grow. Especially such areas as healthcare, the financial sector, combating the effects of climate change … [Read more...]
Bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are developing successfully and are exemplary, says Ambassador Gismet Gezalov
As previously reported, Azerbaijan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Turkmenistan Gismet Gezalov presented credentials to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on 4 October 2023. The head of the Azerbaijani diplomatic mission Gezalov shared his opinion on the current dynamics of the development of Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations: "Yesterday I presented His Excellency … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met the Economy Minister of Azerbaijan – Jabbarov had a series of negotiations at the government of Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 4 October, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Mikail Jabbarov. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that cooperation between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan is developing very dynamically due to the significant potential of the two countries and their readiness for a long-term fruitful partnership. "Our countries … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the new Ambassador of Azerbaijan
On Wednesday, 4 October, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received credentials from the new Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismat Gozalov. At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed greetings from President Ilham Aliyev to the head of the Turkmen state, who confirmed Azerbaijan's commitment to the traditional interstate dialogue that meets the … [Read more...]
Round Table explores TRACECA’s Role in Integrating Turkmenistan’s Transport System into Global Network
Turkmenistan has recently joined the Basic Multilateral Agreement on International Transport for the Development of the Europe–Caucasus–Asia Corridor, which is the foundation legal instrument for the TRACECA corridor. The editorial office of the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" held a round table with the Association "Turkmen Logistics" to discuss the importance of the … [Read more...]
Dragon Oil to boost production in Turkmenistan and Iraq
Dubai-owned Dragon Oil Holdings is planning to boost its crude production by nearly 120,000 barrels per day (bpd) through expansions in its operations in Iraq and Turkmenistan, its CEO said in press comments published on Wednesday, ZAWYA reports. Ali Al-Jarwan told that the Company, which is wholly owned by the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), currently produces 180,000 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Pavilion at ADIPEC 2023 Attracts Over 3,000 Visitors
Over 3,000 visitors representing engineering, refineries, renewable energy, and upstream and downstream areas of the energy industry visited the booth of "Turkmenistan. Energy sector" on the second day of ADIPEC 2023 in Abu Dhabi, Turkmen Forum reports. The companies that paid a visit were from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Algeria, Germany, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
French traveler and writer Cedric Gras met with Turkmen students
On 3-4 October 2023, French traveler and writer Cedric Gras met with Turkmen students of the French Language Faculty of the Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages and the Magtymguly Turkmen State University. The meeting was organized by the French Institute in Turkmenistan as part of Cedric Gras' visit to the country. Cedric Gras spoke about his … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan may export petroleum products and jet fuel to Kazakhstan
Oil refineries of Turkmenistan and China are potential suppliers of petroleum products to Kazakhstan, country’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev said on the sidelines of the XV Eurasian Kazenergy Forum on 4 October 2023, according to Forbes Kazakhstan. Satkaliev told that according to the rules related to the import of petroleum products to the territory of the Eurasian … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Pavilion Opens at International Horticultural Exhibition in Qatar
A delegation led by the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan M. Gurdov is taking part in the international horticultural exhibition “Expo 2023”, which opened in the Qatar capital Doha on 2 October 2023. The National Pavilion of Turkmenistan was opened at the exhibition, which is held under the motto “Green Desert, Better Environment.” The pavilion is … [Read more...]
Young eco-activists from Central Asia join to promote sustainable development
On 1 October 2023, a Central Asian youth environmental camp kicked off in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, aimed at developing a Central Asian strategy to promote a culture of sustainable development and involve children and youth in the climate agenda, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan said in a press release. The Central Asian … [Read more...]
The Yagshigeldy Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas and the Chiny University of Petroleum to cooperate in the field of science and education
In Beijing, the Yagshigeldy Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas and the Chinese Petroleum University signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of science and education. The signing of the document took place within the framework of the participation of the Turkmen delegation in the international conference "Towards carbon neutrality: … [Read more...]
Turkmen Communication Agency participates in the International Conference on Cybersecurity in Tashkent – Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum on cooperation in the field of cybersecurity
The Turkmen delegation headed by the Chairman of the Agency "Turkmen Aragatnaşyk" (Turkmen communication) Hajimurad Hudaiguliyev is taking part in the 1st International Cybersecurity Conference "Cyber Security Central Eurasia 2023" in Tashkent. The two-day conference (October 3-4) on the topic "The importance of cybersecurity in the digital world: solutions, threats and … [Read more...]
Arkag City Hosts International Youth Forum to Promote Peace and Dialogue
On 2 October 2023, Arkadag city hosted the International Youth Forum "Dialogue is Guarantee of Peace". The event was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan with the active participation of the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan and the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia. The forum, which was held in a hybrid format, was … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan energy sector attends ADIPEC 2023
Turkmenistan’s energy sector attends the ADIPEC 2023 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, one of the flagship event in global energy calendar. The country’s three major state concerns – “Turkmengaz”, “Turkmen geology” and “Turkmen nebit” (Turkmen oil) - have opened their pavilion. The Turkmen energy sector has attracted the interests of hundreds of international companies from such … [Read more...]
Introductory Training on SDG Costing Methodologies for Integrated National Financing Frameworks Implementation in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – On 25-26 September 2023, the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office and UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok organized an introductory training on SDG Costing Methodologies for the Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFF) implementation in Turkmenistan. The training took place at the UN building and brought together key … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Germany aim to deepen multifaceted cooperation
On September 29, 2023, in the framework of working visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Germany, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with the Commissioner of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and … [Read more...]
EU Ambassador to Turkmenistan and Foreign Minister Meredov Discuss High-Level Visit
On 2 October 2023, Ms.Beata Pęksa, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Turkmenistan, met with Rashid Meredov, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the EU Delegation to Turkmenistan reports. Ambassador Pęksa presented to Minister Meredov copies of her credentials. In response, Meredov extended his … [Read more...]
New Azerbaijani Ambassador to Turkmenistan Presents Copies of Credentials to Foreign Minister Meredov
On 2 October 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismet Gezalov. Meredov congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side to provide full support for his diplomatic mission. During the meeting, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Establishes New State Award: Arkadag Medal
Turkmenistan has established a new state award, the Arkadag Medal, to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the country's social and humanitarian development, particularly in the area of youth and child welfare. The relevant law was adopted by the country's parliament on Saturday, September 30 and signed by President Serdar … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Joins Basic Agreement on TRACECA International Transport Corridor
On 30 September 2023, Turkmenistan joined the Basic Multilateral Agreement on International Transport for the Development of the Europe–Caucasus–Asia Corridor, the basic legal document of the TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia). The law was adopted by the Parliament of Turkmenistan and signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In September 1998 at the … [Read more...]
Türkiye appoints new Ambassador to Turkmenistan
Türkiye appoints Ahmet Demirok as a new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan, reported Turkish news outlets with reference to the Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Ahmet Demirok was born on 21 August 1970 in the Kulu district of Konya province. He received his primary, secondary and secondary education in Kulu. Graduated from the Middle East Technical … [Read more...]
China–Turkmenistan: entering a new path of comprehensive strategic partnership
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan On October 1, 1949, the formation of the People's Republic of China was proclaimed, which opened a new chapter in the history of China. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, as a result of a united struggle, the Chinese people embarked on the path of socialism with Chinese specifics and made a great leap, … [Read more...]
Inclusive festival in Ashgabat celebrates tolerance and the infinite strength of spirit
Ravilya Kadyrova and Elvira Kadyrova The second inclusive festival "WE ARE DIFFERENT, WE ARE EQUAL" was held in Ashgabat on 30 September 2023. The event was organized by the UN Resident Coordinator Office in partnership with the UN Office for Human Rights in Central Asia and together with local NGOs working with people with disabilities and the State Committee for Sports … [Read more...]
Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan and USAID Support Lebap Region Artisans to Expand Sales to Global Markets
September 30, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan- Today, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with the support of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO held the final event of the "Lebap Handmade Exports" (Lebap HME) business incubator program. The event featured a crafts exhibition of … [Read more...]
Exhibition of folk crafts of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat: beauty, elegance and environmental friendliness
Ravilya Kadyrova and Elvira Kadyrova On Saturday, 30 September 2023, an exhibition of crafts and a demonstration day of the Business Incubator "Lebap Handmade Exports" was held at the Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat. Dozens of craftsmen and craftswomen presented their products, including elegant jewelry, doll compositions on national Turkmen themes, bags, … [Read more...]
Joint Declaration by Heads of State of Central Asia and the Federal Chancellor of Germany – The Leaders of Germany and the five Central Asian States agreed to establish a Strategic Regional Partnership
The text of the Joint Statement adopted following the meeting of the heads of Central Asian states (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) with the Federal Chancellor of Germany is published on the official website of the Federal Government of Germany. Here is the full text of the Statement: On 29 September 2023, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed … [Read more...]
National leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the meeting “Central Asia + Germany” – Agenda and results of the working visit to Berlin
nCa Report National leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the meeting “Central Asia + Germany” - Agenda and results of the working visit to Berlin Meeting with President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier Meeting in the Eastern Committee of the German Economy - Turkmenistan takes a firm position on gas supplies to … [Read more...]
Tatarstan hosted Moscow format of consultations on Afghanistan – Kazan Declaration adopted
nCa Report On 29 September 2023, the 5th meeting of the Moscow format of Consultations on Afghanistan was held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan (Russian Federation). The meeting was attended by special representatives on Afghanistan, and senior officials from Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, China, UAE, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Tajikistan, … [Read more...]
UNDP supports cooperation of the judiciary system of Turkmenistan with the Forum of Judges of Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Ashgabat, 29 September 2023: UNDP organized online participation of representatives of the judiciary system of Turkmenistan at the webinar on HIV and the law: promoting justice by the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) Regional Judges’ Forum on HIV, Human Rights and the Law hold by the UNDP Regional Office in Istanbul. The webinar gathered judges from Supreme Court of … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan Ministry of Defense: Conference of General staff chiefs of the Central and South Asian countries was held in Tashkent
On 27 September 2023, a regular conference of the chiefs of General staffs of the Central and South Asian countries, was held at the Palace of international forum “Uzbekistan” in Tashkent. At the event chiefs of General staff of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, as well as the commander of the US Central Command took … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Prioritizes Agricultural Development
Turkmenistan attaches great importance to accelerating the industrialization of the national economy through the further dynamic development of the agricultural sector, the active introduction of digital technologies in agriculture, the development of innovative industry, and the close relationship between production and science. Deputy Prime Minister Tangryguly Atakhalliev, … [Read more...]