On Tuesday, Tashkent hosted the 9th regional meeting of the National Committees for Trade Facilitation in Central Asia within the framework of the project "Trade Facilitation in Central Asia", implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation GIZ GmbH. Representatives of the public and private sectors from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and … [Read more...]
5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tajikistan – Outcomes
nCa Report On 14 September 2023, the fifth anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Central Asian summit, chaired by the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was attended by: Kazakhstan - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Kyrgyzstan - President Sadyr Zhaparov Turkmenistan - President Serdar … [Read more...]
Turkmen State University and Slovak University of Technology strengthen cooperation
Last week, representatives of the Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Slovak University of Technology (STU) in Bratislava, Professor Ivan Španík and researcher Ludmila Chvalbová, concluded their educational mission at the Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly (TSU). They conducted a series of lectures and laboratory classes for students and faculty, according to … [Read more...]
Turkmen transport companies are establishing partnership with the Baltic countries – the Association “Turkmen Logistics” attended the transport and logistics forum in Riga
From 11 to 17 June, representatives of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" and the member companies of the Association - JSC "Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan" and Economic Society "Halkara gatnaw logistika", take part in a study trip to the ports of Latvia and Lithuania, the Association "Turkmenlogistics" reports. The trip was organized by the USAID Project on … [Read more...]
A bike ride organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan took place in Romania
On June 3, 2023, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania organized a bike ride in Bucharest on the occasion of "World Bicycle Day". The above-mentioned sport event was organized in the "Mihai I King" Park in Bucharest with the support of the Bucharest Municipality and the "Green Revolution" Association. The event was attended by heads of diplomatic missions accredited in … [Read more...]
A Breakfast Date with Togan Bay
Togan Bay (Ambassador Togan Oral of Turkiye) hosted at his residence a sumptuous breakfast for the media on 5 June 2023. He spoke about the culinary wonders and versatile charm of a Turkish breakfast. Right after that, solid (and unbelievably delicious) proof of his words started coming from the kitchen. You needed to have fasted for seven days and seven nights … [Read more...]
A forum was held in Turkmenistan on the occasion of the accession of the Youth Organization to the UNESCO Global Youth Community
The forum "Turkmenistan–UNESCO: the role of Turkmen youth in enhancing strategic cooperation with the Global Youth Community" was held in Ashgabat, on Monday, 21 August, on the occasion of the admission of Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan to the UNESCO Global Youth Community, TDH reports. Before the forum, its participants got acquainted with a specially … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Finnish political consultations held in Ashgabat
On June 1, 2023, Turkmen-Finnish negotiations between the foreign ministries were held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyiev. The Finnish side was represented by the Director General in the Department for Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Ministry … [Read more...]
ADB Forecasts 4.8% Growth for Asia and Pacific in 2023 and 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts faster growth for developing economies in Asia and the Pacific this year, as the continued easing of pandemic restrictions boosts consumption, tourism, and investment. The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) reopening—as it pivots away from its zero-COVID strategy—is the main factor brightening the region’s growth … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Pakistani TAPI Joint Implementation Plan – key points revealed
The federal cabinet of Pakistan has approved a plan for the joint implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, which was recently signed with Turkmenistan, the Profit Pakistan Today reports. This decision is aimed at accelerating the completion of the feasibility study of the project and its progress to the construction … [Read more...]
A national SDG reporting platform has been created in Turkmenistan and it is LIVE now
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) within the framework of the project “Partnering for SDG acceleration. Phase II", implemented jointly with the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, as well as with the support of the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, assisted the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Statistics in the development of an … [Read more...]
Arkadag City of Turkmenistan – Global Prototype of a Sustainable City
nCa Report “It is not just a city. It is more than a city,” said Darya Orazov. He was speaking on Tuesday, 28 March 2023, at a briefing conducted by the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, at the foreign office in Ashgabat. The purpose of the briefing was to acquaint the diplomats and journalists with the salient features of … [Read more...]
A new academic year starts in Turkmenistan
In all educational institutions – from secondary schools to universities and institutes – today, 1 September, a new academic year starts. On this day, Turkmenistan traditionally celebrates the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth. "High milestones, great achievements depend on the potential of the educated generation, the wealth of its knowledge, creative inspiration. … [Read more...]
Turkmenbashi International Port Surpasses Half a Billion Tonne-Kilometres in Cargo Turnover
In January-July 2023, the cargo turnover of the International Seaport in Turkmenbashi amounted to 541.24 million ton-kilometers, the plan for this indicator was fulfilled by 223.5% with annual growth of 125.7%, the newspaper "Turkmenistan" reports with reference to the statistics of the Agency of Maritime and river transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary". During … [Read more...]
Заместитель министра иностранных дел Туркменистана 30 марта посетит Нью-Йорк для участия в заседании высокого уровня Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН
Заместитель министра иностранных дел Туркменистана г-жа Мяхри Башимова посетит штаб-квартиру Организации Объединенных Наций в городе Нью-Йорке 30 марта 2023 года. Заместитель министра примет участие в Совещании высокого уровня Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН по сокращению до нуля уровня отходов, инициированную Турецкой Республикой. Совещание, посвящённое Международному дню за мир … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Trinidad and Tobago establish diplomatic relations
On June 21, 2023, the signing ceremony of the Joint Communiqué took place at the office of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in New York, marking the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Prior to the signing ceremony, constructive discussion was held between the Permanent Representative … [Read more...]
Another fishing spot, another group of volunteer guard Alabay Turkmen sheepdog
Raviliya Kadyrova and Tamir Shakirov This time we had the pleasure of the company of volunteer guards Alabay Turkmen sheepdogs at a fishing point at the Caspian beach of Turkmenistan. True to their nature, the Alabay there were friendly and vigilant. This breed never ceases to amaze us. The Alabay are protective against human intruders; they are very territorial, safe … [Read more...]
Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan will be visiting New York on 30 March to take part in the UNGA High-level Meeting
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Ms. Mahri Bashimova, will be visiting the United Nations headquarters in New York on March 30, 2023. Deputy Minister will be taking part in the UNGA High-level Meeting on zero waste, initiated by Türkiye to consolidate efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting, devoted to the International Day … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Ambassador Presents Credentials to Cambodian King
Ambassador of Turkmenistan Muhammetniyaz Mashalov presented Monday, 14 Aug, his credentials to the King of Cambodia Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Cambodia (with residence in Kuala Lumpur), the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Malaysia said. In the framework of the ceremony, … [Read more...]
A quiz about Korea will be held at the Institute of World Languages in Ashgabat
A preliminary selection for a quiz about the Republic of Korea will be held at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages on 15 June, the Korean Embassy in Ashgabat says. 30 participants from among the students of the Faculty of Korean Language of the Azadi Institute and students from the King Sejong Institute will take part in a quiz, during which … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov chaired the first meeting of the Halk Maslahaty
On Thursday, 20 April 2021, a first meeting of the People’s Council (Halk Maslahaty) was held under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Addressing with a keynote speech, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov voiced a number of tasks assigned to the highest representative bodies of people's … [Read more...]
ПРООН знакомит специалистов Туркменистана с глобальными трендами в области цифровой экономики
Ашхабад, 28 марта 2023: В рамках совместного проекта, реализуемого Программой Развития ООН (ПРООН) и Академией Государственной Службы при Президенте Туркменистана «Повышение потенциала Академии государственной службы при Президенте Туркменистана» в гибридном формате проводится пятидневный семинар "Глобальные тренды цифровой экономики", который пройдёт с 27 по 31 марта 2023 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss implementation of the TAP regional energy project
On 18 September, Myrat Artykov, Head of the Department of International Electric Power Projects in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan direction of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, met with the Acting Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor. According to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Afghanistan, the parties … [Read more...]
Ashgabat will host 2nd CADAP Programme Steering Committee meeting in July
The EU-funded Central Asia Drug Action Programme, 7th Phase (CADAP 7) continues the 3rd round of Technical Committees meetings to review the progress of ongoing activities, to obtain feedback from national partners and discuss future plans and priorities. According to CADAP’s press release, next meeting from the series has been conducted in hybrid format in Ashgabat on 31 … [Read more...]
UNDP introduces specialists of Turkmenistan to global trends in the digital economy
Ashgabat, 28 March 2023: Within the framework of a joint project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan “Capacity Building of the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan”, a five-day workshop "Global trends in the digital economy" is being held in a hybrid format, … [Read more...]
A tourist information center has been launched on the Turkmen-Uzbek border
At the border customs post "Shavot-Dashoguz" on the Turkmen-Uzbek border, an information center has been launched to inform tourists from Turkmenistan about the tourism potential of Uzbekistan, says the Association of Tourist Transport of Uzbekistan. The center provides the following services for tourists: informing about the procedure of stay of foreign citizens and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss project of electricity transmission to Herat
Turkmen delegation paid a visit to Kabul to discuss electricity export projects with Afghanistan. According to Afghanistan’s power utility company DABS, CEO of the company Alhaj Mula Muhammad Hanif Hamza met with head of delegation Myrat Artykov, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Kabul Hoja Ovezov and representatives of Calik Holding. The agenda of the meeting covered such … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Angola discuss bilateral cooperation at the United Nations
On June 13, 2023, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN hosted a meeting between Ambassador Aksoltan Ataeva, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN, and Mr. Cruz Francisco José Da, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Angola to the UN. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss bilateral cooperation and interaction between the two countries, … [Read more...]
Mitro International Limited – Золотой участник Международного форума по привлечению иностранных инвестиций в энергетику Туркменистана
Международный форум по привлечению иностранных инвестиций в энергетический сектор Туркменистана состоится 26 – 27 апреля 2023 года в Дубае, ОАЭ. Компания “Mitro International Limited” стала Золотым участником Международного форума. Созданная в 2000 году, Компания «Mitro International Limited» нацелена на инвестирование в нефтяные работы в нефтегазовом секторе … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Brazil’s Permanent Representatives to the UN Chart Pathways for Enhanced Cooperation
The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations was the backdrop for the meeting on August 30, 2023. Her Excellency Ambassador Ataeva, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, and His Excellency Mr. Sérgio França Danese, the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, convened to explore ways for bolstering their bilateral … [Read more...]
Acting foreign minister of Turkmenistan met with OSCE Secretary General
On May 31, 2023, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev met with the OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid. During the meeting, the current state and prospects for the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the OSCE in the political and economic spheres, in the field of energy and environmental security, promotion of parliamentary … [Read more...]
Caspian Connector is a gorgeous piece of an idea but it is not a complete idea
nCa Analysis Caspian Connector is certainly an attractive piece of an idea but it is not a complete idea. First, a few words about Caspian Connector. --- Trans Caspian Resources, Inc (TCRI) was established in April 2021. It advocates the construction of a ‘Connector’ to connect a productive offshore field in the Caspian sector of Turkmenistan with the gas transportation … [Read more...]
Mitro International Limited – Gold participant of the International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector
The International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan's Energy Sector will be held on April 26-27, 2023 in Dubai, UAE. Mitro International Limited has confirmed the Gold participant of the International Forum. Established in 2000, Mitro International Limited aims to invest in oil activities in the oil and gas sector of Turkmenistan, in particular, in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and China discuss transport cooperation
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in China, with the support of Huahe International Business Consultancy, hosted a business meeting of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan Parahat Durdyyev at the Yinghe Beijing Law Company. The meeting was aimed at unlocking the transport and logistics potential of Turkmenistan, foreign ministry of Turkmenistan said. The event brought together the … [Read more...]
CENTCOM issued press release on Gen.Kurilla’s visit to Turkmenistan
On April 24, Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, visited Turkmenistan. In Ashgabat, Kurilla met with the nation’s senior foreign affairs and military leaders, including: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vepa Hajiyev Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. Begench Gundogdyev Chief of the General Staff Col. Akmurat Anemetov At the same time … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and IAEA develop Country Framework Program
On June 7, 2023, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the preparation of the IAEA Framework Program for Turkmenistan (CPF), which was attended by the leadership of ministries and state agencies of our country, senior representatives of the IAEA. During the working meeting, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs M.Byashimova emphasized that … [Read more...]
ADB supports Turkmenistan in unlocking country’s potential as an important regional transport and transit hub
Asian Development Bank has been supporting Turkmenistan efforts to reposition the country as trade and transit hub through several initiates and projects in transport sector and this cooperation will continue to foster. This was evidenced from the presentation by Mr.Artur Andrysiak, ADB Country Director at the Ashgabat Conference devoted to international transport and transit … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Japan Discuss Ways to Boost Educational Cooperation – Turkmenistan’s leadership welcomes President of University of Tsukuba
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Tuesday, 5 Sep, Kyosuke Nagata, the President of the University of Tsukuba, one of the leading national universities in Japan. The main topic of the meeting was the discussion of prospects for further deepening of traditional Turkmen-Japanese ties in the field of science and education. According to the parties, a lot of joint work has … [Read more...]
ADB Supports Turkmenistan’s Development with $632.6 Million in Loans, Grants, and Technical Assistance
To date, ADB has committed 13 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $632.6 million to Turkmenistan, says Bank’s updated fact sheet. In 2022, ADB topped up its transaction technical assistance portfolio by $225,000 to help prepare bankable projects in Turkmenistan. ADB advanced significantly with the processing of proposed projects including Improving … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan discuss cooperation in education
On Wednesday, 9 August, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan Batyr Rejepov met with the Chairman of the Board of the Center for International Programs "Bolashaq" Olzhas Sakenov, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Kazakhstan said. The participants of the meeting stressed the progressive development of bilateral relations between the countries in the scientific and … [Read more...]
ADB to assist five countries, including Turkmenistan, to mainstream gender in projects preparation
ADB approved US $ 350,000 worth subproject titled Mainstreaming Gender in Project Preparation for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan Subproject will support the preparation of projects in five countries, namely Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyz Republic, and Turkmenistan. The technical assistance subproject outputs are as follows: country … [Read more...]
China and Central Asian countries held the first Meeting of Ministers of Economy and Trade
On 18 April 2023, the First Meeting of the Ministers of Economy and Trade "China – Central Asia" was held via videoconference, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan reports. Turkmenistan was represented at the meeting by the Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations Begench Gochmollayev. The online session was also attended by Minister of Economy and … [Read more...]
ADB to Expand Support for Turkmenistan — Vice-President Shixin Chen
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is preparing a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Turkmenistan that will prioritize private sector development; developing human capital, with a focus on women and girls; and climate change, ADB Vice-President Shixin Chen said in meetings with senior officials from the Central Asian nation this week. Tackling climate change is a top … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan held session of joint commission
On 15 May 2023, the 12th meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan was held in Astana. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Batyr Atdaev and the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar, foreign ministry of … [Read more...]
China resolutely opposes any external interference in the internal affairs of Central Asian countries says Qin Gang
China will resolutely oppose any external interference in the internal affairs of Central Asian countries, stated Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang Wednesday during the separate talks with Central Asian countries' senior diplomats who have visited China for the coming 4th China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, Xinhua reports. He also added … [Read more...]
ADB: Narrowing the flood and earthquake risk protection gap in Central Asia
With climate change set to exacerbate the frequency and severity of disaster events, Central Asia and South Asia face a growing risk protection gap. KEY TAKEAWAYS With climate change set to exacerbate the frequency and severity of natural hazards, Central Asia and South Asia face higher risk to lives and livelihoods. Pre-arranged disaster risk financing can help … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Russia Discuss Draft Customs Agreements
On 18 September 2023, a delegation from the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation arrived in Ashgabat for a two-day visit, according to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The two sides held a meeting of the joint working group to discuss priority areas of cooperation. In particular, they discussed: A draft agreement on mutual recognition of the … [Read more...]
ADB: Unlocking Central Asia’s Economic Potential by Integrating into Global Value Chains
Zulfia Karimova, ADB Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist A free trade agreement could bring the economic and social development benefits of global value chains to Central Asia. Central Asia, despite its diverse economic composition and wealth, is poorly integrated into global value chains. This limits the region’s economic growth, competitiveness, and development … [Read more...]
Results of parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan can be expected in 3-4 days – CEC
The chairman of the election commission commission of Turkmenistan, Gulmurat Muradov told the media on 27 March 2023 that the results of the parliamentary election held yesterday could be expected within three or four days. Addressing the packed room of journalists, Muradov said that counting of the votes had started immediately after the closing of the polls … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan goes to polls – voter turnout more than 91% in parliamentary elections
The parliamentary elections were held in Turkmenistan on 26 March 2023. The voter turnout, acccording to the election commission of Turkmenistan, was 91.12%, The election commission press release says that 91.74% of the registered voters cast their vote in Akhal velayat [province], 91.49% in Balkan velayat, 90.94% in Dashoguz velayat, 91.17% in Lebap velayat, 90.87% in Mary … [Read more...]