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...]
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...]