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...]
UNODC supports youth leaders of Turkmenistan on effective drug use prevention
18 September, Ashgabat - UNODC-organized a National Round Table to launch new project “Regional Network of Youth Organizations and Youth Champions of Change in Central Asia for drug-free, healthy, safe and secure societies-Phase-II”. This initiative will be implemented within the framework of UNODC Programme for Central Asia 2022-2025 with financial support from the Government … [Read more...]
WCO Secretary General visited State Customs Service of Turkmenistan
On 26 September 2023, Maksat Khudaikulyev, Chairman of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, met with Kunio Mikuria, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), who was visiting Ashgabat. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state of cooperation between the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the WCO, and noted its positive … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov left for Berlin to participate in the Germany – Central Asia summit
On 28 September 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left Ashgabat for Berlin at the head of the Turkmen delegation to participate in the Germany-Central Asia summit, to be held on Friday, 29 September 2023, according to Turkmen state TV channels. Before his departure to Berlin, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov … [Read more...]
Economies of Central Asia demonstrate strong growth in the first half of 2023, EBRD says
Central Asian economies posted strong growth in the past year, driven by government spending, China’s reopening and its demand for Central Asian commodities, intermediated trade with, and exports to, Russia, as well as remittances and relocation of companies and individuals from Russia, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) latest Regional … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Celebrates 32nd Independence Day with Solemn Parade: Photo report
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan - On 27 September 2023, Turkmenistan celebrated its 32nd Independence Day with a solemn parade in Ashgabat. The parade, which was held in front of the state tribune, showcased the country's military and economic power. The grand celebration opened with a procession of crews representing all branches of Armed Forces of Turkmenistan, followed by a review … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan greets nation on 32nd anniversary of Independence
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan has felicitated the nation on the 32nd anniversary of the independence of the country. Here is the text of the message of the president: My dear people! Dear compatriots! I cordially congratulate you on the 32nd anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan - the most important date in the life of our democratic, legal … [Read more...]
Independence Day Celebrations of Turkmenistan: The president and the national leader of Turkmenistan receive foreign guests
Turkmenistan is celebrating the 32nd anniversary of its independence in a grand manner. A large number of foreign guests have arrived to take part in the festivities. Some of them were received by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the national leader of Turkmenistan, Arkadg Berdimuhamedov on 26 September 2023. Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Japan) President Serdar … [Read more...]
President of Tatarstan visits Turkmenistan to join in Independence Day celebrations
A large number of guests have arrived to participate in the 32nd Independence Day anniversary celebrations of Turkmenistan. Among them is President Rustam Minnikhanov of Tatarstan. He was received on 26 September 2023 by the national leader of Turkmenistan, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov. The sides exchanged views on the current state and priorities of multifaceted … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan receives credentials from EU ambassador
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received credentials on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from the new ambassador of the EU, Ms. Beata Pęksa. The president welcomed the EU envoy and said that in the implementation of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy, great importance is attached to political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian cooperation with the EU. During the … [Read more...]
Central Asia – Japan Ministerial dialogue on economy and energy took place in Tokyo – Joint Statement adopted
On September 26, 2023, in Tokyo was held the hybrid format first meeting of the Ministerial Economic and Energy Dialogue established within the framework of the dialogue “Central Asia + Japan”. The Turkmen side in the meeting was presented online by the Chairman of the State Concern "Turkmengaz", State Minister M.Babaev, MFA Turkmenistan reported. The dialogue, chaired … [Read more...]
“Relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are in the nature of a strategic partnership”, says Nariman Orujaliyev, Charge d’affaires of Azerbaijan Embassy to Turkmenistan
In his congratulatory message to Turkmenistan on the occasion of the country's 32nd anniversary of independence, Nariman Orujaliyev, Charge d'affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan, emphasized the strong and strategic nature of the relationship between the two countries. "Relations between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are based on the will of … [Read more...]
Governor Igor Babushkin: Astrakhan is interested in opening a regular shipping line with Turkmenistan
Astrakhan is interested in opening a regular shipping line with Turkmenistan, which will allow reach new volumes of cargo transportation and establish the export of Astrakhan agricultural products, wrote Igor Babushkin, the Governor of the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, in his official telegram channel, telling about his meeting with President of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Astrakhan to Explore Possibilities for Investment Cooperation in Special Economic Zones
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed the expediency of interested departments and representatives of the Turkmen business community studying the possibilities of Astrakhan special economic zones for expanding investment cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation. This was discussed at a meeting on Monday, 25 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Development of Transport and Communication System in the Years of Independence
The transport and communication complex has become one of the most dynamically developing sectors of the Turkmenistan’s economy. The country is actively integrating into the growing network of transport connections in the region and Eurasia. Mammetkhan Chakyev, General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers, writes about this in his … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to Actively Contribute to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Turkmenistan is ready to actively contribute to the implementation of major transport initiatives, including China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This follows from the presentation of the Turkmen delegation at the 1st meeting of Transport Ministers of Central Asia and China, held at the Global Forum on Sustainable Transport in Beijing. According to the Agency for … [Read more...]
OSCE trains Turkmenistan’s officials in digital forensics
The OSCE Secretariat’s Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat held a course on digital forensics at the Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan from 19 to 22 September 2023. Delivered by international experts, the course introduced over twenty representatives – from the Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, the … [Read more...]
UNICEF and the Ministry of Education conducted the first Educational Robotics Competition in Turkmenistan inspiring innovation among children
UNICEF and the Ministry of Education joined forces to organize the first Educational Robotics Competition in Turkmenistan. The event took place on 23-24 September 2023, at School No. 97 in Ashgabat, marking a significant step forward in Turkmenistan's educational advancement. The Educational Robotics Competition served a dual purpose: to raise awareness among pupils, … [Read more...]
Ashgabat International Media Forum: dialogue and growing peoples-to-peoples connectivity
Elvira Kadyrova Dozens of foreign and local journalists gathered in Ashgabat on 25 September 2023, for the international media forum "Independent, permanently Neutral Turkmenistan in the international information space". The meeting was organized by the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography. Media professionals from Russia, … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a keynote speech at the Khalk Maslahaty
Here is slightly paraphrased translation of the speech by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the People’s Council (Khalk Maslahaty) session (Ashgabat, 24 September 2023): Dear participants of the meeting! Dear compatriots! First of all, I cordially congratulate you and in your person the entire people of the country on the holiday - the 32nd … [Read more...]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the session of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan
Dear participants of the meeting of the Khalk Maslakhaty! Dear compatriots! Dear guests! Ladies and Gentlemen! Based on national democratic traditions, principles of transparency, justice, statehood and legality, taking into account public opinion, guided by the national experience in discussing with the people issues of national importance and the well-being of the … [Read more...]
People’s Council session held in Turkmenistan – the outcomes of country’s socio-economic development summed up – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader Arkadag Berdimuhamedov made keynote speeches
nCa Report On Sunday, 24 September 2023, a meeting of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan (People's Council) was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The Khalk Maslahaty session summarized the results of socio-economic development, discussed progress, and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan moves forward with eliminating statelessness
In accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, 1301 stateless persons permanently residing in the territory of Turkmenistan will be accepted into the citizenship of Turkmenistan. They are representatives of 32 nationalities. The corresponding decision was approved at the Cabinet meeting on Friday, 22 Sep 2023. Additionally, according to the Presidential … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and S.Korea to forge railroad cooperation
On 20 September 2023 the top-management of the "Turkmendemiryollary" Agency [Turkmen Railways] held a videoconference meeting with the representatives of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, Korea Railroad Corporation, as well as the Korea National Railway state-owned company, the embassy of Turkmenistan to Korea reported. At the … [Read more...]
Iran and Turkmenistan restore transit on pre-pandemic scheme
Starting from 1 November 2023, Iran and Turkmenistan will restore the transit system that was in operation before the pandemic. This is reported by the IRNA news agency and other Iranian media with reference to the head of the Transit and International Transportation Department of the Main Directorate of Highways and Motor Transport of Khorasan Razavi Province Nasir … [Read more...]
OSCE organizes course on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism for students in Turkmenistan
Some forty-five students from the Turkmen State Institute of Finance attended an OSCE-organized training course on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) that took place in a hybrid format from 18 to 22 September 2023. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the five-day course to raise the awareness of students about AML/CFT international … [Read more...]
Head of UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy praises Turkmenistan for driving positive regional dynamics
"Turkmenistan consistently implements a policy of good neighborliness, based on respect for national interests, the sovereignty, and independence of other countries. This combination allows the countries of the region to join forces to adequately confront the threats and challenges of the modern world. In this sense, it is impossible not to note the important role that neutral … [Read more...]
Tajikistan hosted inaugural meeting of the High–level Working Group on the Multimodal corridor “Tajikistan–Uzbekistan– Turkmenistan-Iran-Türkiye” – China joined the event
On 21 September 2023, the first meeting of the High–level Working Group on the Multimodal Corridor "Tajikistan –Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan–Iran-Türkiye" (TUTIT) + China was held in Dushanbe under the auspices of the ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization). As previously reported, in accordance with the recommendation of the "Ankara Declaration" adopted by the 11th Meeting of … [Read more...]