nCa Analysis The German way of doing things is simple: learn-and apply; learn-and-apply. ----- This is a fast-spinning cycle. It is, therefore, no coincidence that the most advanced education of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and LLM (large language models) is available in Germany, and it is available free of cost. Germany is haven for the seekers of … [Read more...]
FAO organized a locust cross-border survey between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
A cross-border survey was organized between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan on 31 May – 4 June 2023 to join efforts towards reducing the threat posed by locusts and strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation. The first part of the survey was conducted along the border areas of the Kuytendag, Khojambaz, and Darganata districts of the Lebap region of Turkmenistan, involving … [Read more...]
FAO to provide Turkmenistan technical support for the creation of a digital land cadastre
The FAO Subregional Office for Central Asia has launched a two-year technical cooperation project in Turkmenistan to support the creation and improvement of a digital land cadastre system and geospatial data infrastructure - the basis of GPS navigation and electronic multilayer mapping, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. The project will be implemented jointly with … [Read more...]
FAO will launch the first water use project in Turkmenistan
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will launch the first technical assistance project in the water sector in Turkmenistan. According to the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan", a project presentation was held in Ashgabat recently, with the participation of FAO experts in land and water management - Carolina Starr, Ivetta Zenina and Viktor … [Read more...]
Festive Conference Marks 30 Years of Turkmenistan-UNESCO Cooperation
On August 17, 2023, a festive conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's accession to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The holiday began with acquaintance with the exhibition dedicated to the 30th … [Read more...]
Final Consultations Held in Dushanbe Ahead of Central Asian Summits
The final consultations of the Central Asian states on the preparation of the Fifth Anniversary Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States and the next meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) took place in Dushanbe on 12 September 2023. The consultations were attended by … [Read more...]
First cargo train from Russia went to Saudi Arabia along the North-South corridor via Central Asia
The first freight train left Russia for Saudi Arabia via the North-South international transport corridor, transiting through Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran. Shahriar Shahriari, Director General of the Customs Department of the Iranian province of Golestan, said in an interview with the local press that the first freight train from Russia crossed into Iran through the … [Read more...]
First Central Asia – USA summit in New York – Agenda and Initiatives
nCa Report Contents Turkmenistan is expanding fruitful cooperation with all interested parties Biden proposed to launch C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue to develop Central Asia’s vast mineral wealth Kazakhstan counts on the support of the United States in the creation of the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals Kyrgyzstan urges international … [Read more...]
US State Department issued final statement on Blinken’s meeting with FMs of Central Asian countries
On 28 February 2023, the US Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan met in Astana in the C5+1 format. The joint statement, adopted following the ministerial, highlights three blocks of issues considered during the gathering. In support of economic cooperation, the participants of the C5+1 … [Read more...]
First GCC-Central Asia Summit: Outcomes – Joint Investment Forum will be held until the end of 2023 – Uzbekistan to host next summit in 2025
Elvira Kadyrova On 19 July 2023, the first Summit of the Heads of State of the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf and Central Asian countries was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The summit, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was attended by: • President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev • … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Tajik FMs discussed preparations for the visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Tajikistan
On 8 March 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held talks in Dushanbe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan reports. Special emphasis was placed on the preparation of the state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to … [Read more...]
FMs of Turkmenistan and France inked cooperation program for 2024-2026
Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France on Tuesday, 5 September 2023, in Paris. According to the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, the Ministers welcomed the positive dynamics of the bilateral relationship, driven both by a strengthening of political … [Read more...]
Afghanistan is ready to start work on the TAPI gas pipeline project
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan said that the Islamic Emirate is fully ready to start practical work on the TAPI pipeline project, BaaghiTV reports. According to the spokesman of the ministry, Homayoun Afghan, legal and technical obstacles ahead of the implementation of the project have been removed. In addition, Deputy Minister of Economy of … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan received newly appointed Ambassador of Tajikistan
On 27 June 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan Vafo Niyatbekzoda, who presented copies of his credentials. During the meeting, the diplomats discussed the state of and prospects for bilateral cooperation in a wide range of … [Read more...]
Foreign ministers hold online consultations to finalize Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan trilateral summit agenda
The foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan held video consultations on 26 July 2023 to discuss preparations for the upcoming summit of their respective presidents in Ashgabat in early August. The ministers discussed the draft program, agenda, and final document of the summit, and exchanged views on priority aspects of regional cooperation. /// nCa, 26 … [Read more...]
Special Envoys for Afghanistan called for ensuring the rights of Afghan women and unfreezing Afghan assets
On 7 March 2023, the first meeting of special representatives of the neighboring states of Afghanistan took place in Tashkent. The event was attended by representatives of Uzbekistan, Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russia, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry reports. According to the press release, the key emphasis was placed on the timely provision of … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministers of Central Asia ‘Check the Clock’ on Regional and International Issues
On 13 September 2023, a meeting of Foreign Ministers of Central Asian states was held in Dushanbe under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin, the MFA of Tajikistan reports. The meeting was attended by: • Turkmenistan – Rashid Meredov • Kazakhstan – Murat Nurtleu • Kyrgyzstan - Jeenbek Kulubayev • Uzbekistan - Bakhtiyor … [Read more...]
Foreign ministers of Palestine and Turkmenistan sign roadmap for joint cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine Riyad Malki signed with his Turkmenistan counterpart, Rashid Meredov, a roadmap for joint cooperation, WAFA News Agency reports with reference to foreign ministry of Palestine. The Foreign Ministry of Palestine said in a statement that the signing of the roadmap came during a meeting between the two foreign ministers … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan discuss preparations for the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states
On 31 August 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and his Tajik counterpart Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin had a telephone conversation. "The schedule of upcoming visits at the highest and high levels was discussed, in particular, preparations for the meeting of foreign ministers of the format of the Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan discussed issues of strategic partnership between the two countries
On 13 September 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin in Dushanbe. During the meeting, the sides discussed topical issues of the Tajik-Turkmen strategic partnership, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan reports. The main attention was … [Read more...]
The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the UN Security Council Open Debate on the theme “Women, Peace and Security: Towards the 25th Anniversary of Resolution 1325”
On March 7, the UN Security Council held an Open Debate on the theme “Women, Peace and Security: Towards the 25th Anniversary of Resolution 1325”. The debate, held at the initiative of the Republic of Mozambique (Chair of the UN Security Council in March 2023), was attended by more than 80 delegations of member countries, most of which take part in the regular session of the … [Read more...]
Foreign ministries of the Central Asian countries discuss preparations for the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of state
Consultations of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Central Asian countries on the preparation of the 5th Anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states were held in Dushanbe on 9-10 August 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan reports. During the consultations, the draft agenda, the Joint Statement and other documents planned for … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting with a delegation of the German company Goetzpartners
On 16 May 2023, negotiations were held between acting minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hadjiyev and a delegation of the German company "Goetzpartners", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of topical issues of bilateral trade and economic partnership. There was also an exchange of … [Read more...]
Glittering waters, serene sky, enchanting beaches of Awaza say Happy Women’s Day to All
Elvira Kadyrova, Raviliya Kadyrova, Ramilya Delmuhametova Awaza is more than just a tourist zone at the Caspian beaches of Turkmenistan. It is a dear friend, a wonderful friend. Its glittering waters, serene sky, and enchanting beaches are always there like a trusted friend. Awaza never fails us. When we just need the company of a friend without the obligation to carry a … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan issued list of heads of delegations for EU-Central Asia summit
The Second Summit "European Union - Central Asia" will be held in Cholpon-Ata city on 2 June 2023 under the chairmanship of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, MFA Kyrgyzstan said in a press release with reference to the head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Muratbek Azimbakiev. The Summit will be attended by … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan hosted Turkmen-British political consultations
On 5 July 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held talks with Leo Docherty, MP, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for Europe and Central Asia, the MFA Turkmenistan reports. During the meeting, the sides discussed topical issues on the bilateral agenda, covering a wide range of areas … [Read more...]
Foundation of strategic partnership
Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan First of all, let me thank the leadership of the People's Daily newspaper for offering to speak from its pages on the eve of my state visit to the People's Republic of China. The appeal to millions of readers of such an authoritative and respected publication, of course, is of the utmost importance and will contribute to even … [Read more...]
French Institute in Turkmenistan invites to the digital art exhibition “Escape”
The French Institute in Turkmenistan invites to visit the digital art exhibition "Escape, a journey into the heart of digital cultures". The Escape exhibition, a journey into the heart of digital cultures, offers a fascinating and educational journey into the world of digital cultures with the help of about thirty creative works combining digital works of art, documentaries, … [Read more...]
French scientists studied the Turkmen caves of Koitendag
For ten days, a group of scientists from the French Federation of Speleology (FFS), including karstologists and speleobiologists, worked in Turkmenistan and explored the caves called "Kapkutan", "Gulshirin", "Hoshimoyik" and "Intermediate", the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. These karst labyrinths are located on the territory of the Koytendag State Nature … [Read more...]
Full text of the UNESCAP resolution on establishment of the United Nations special programme for the Aral Sea basin (UNSPAS) initiated by Turkmenistan
United Nations E/ESCAP/RES/79/8 Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Seventy-ninth session Agenda item 4 (d) Resolution adopted by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific on 19 May 2023 79/8. Consideration of the modalities for the establishment of the United Nations … [Read more...]
Gifts for children of the Palace “Döwletliler köşgi” (State Orphanage)
On the occasion of the International Children's Day celebrated in Turkmenistan, a festive celebration took place at the Palace "Döwletliler köşgi" [Orphan’s Palace], during which gifts were presented to the students of the Palace on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship … [Read more...]
Governor of St. Petersburg offers to promote Turkmen products on the Russian market
As part of the official visit of the St. Petersburg’s delegation, on Monday, 11 September, Governor Alexander Beglov met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, foreign minister Rashid Meredov, the administration of St. Petersburg reports. "The Government of St. Petersburg highly appreciates the partnership with Turkmenistan. Their development … [Read more...]
The system has built-in equalizers in Parliamentary Elections of Turkmenistan
The process of the parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan has reached its active phase as the registered candidates have started their campaigns. The system is geared to provide equal opportunity and equal facilities to all the candidates regardless of their party affiliation or none thereof. The local administrations in their constituencies are obliged to arrange the … [Read more...]
Governor of St. Petersburg Visits Ashgabat – Meetings with the leadership of Turkmenistan to take place – Arkadag city and St. Petersburg to ink cooperation agreement
Governor Alexander Beglov, leading an official delegation of the Government of St. Petersburg, arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on Sunday, 10 September, according to the St. Petersburg administration. Beglov will meet with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat. The side will discuss issues of cooperation in the economic, humanitarian … [Read more...]
Grand ceremony marks official inauguration of Arkadag City in Turkmenistan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led Thursday, 29 June 2023, a string of events to mark the official inauguration of the Arkadag City in Turkmenistan. The Arkadag City, right from the stage of planning, was aimed to serve as the global prototype of a sustainable city. The guests included the high level delegations from some fourteen friendly countries, and large number of … [Read more...]
AD Ports Group enters the logistics market of Uzbekistan, forges its presence in Central Asia
The UAE-based AD Ports Group (AD Ports) and SEG ENERA Group, one of the multisectoral holding companies of Uzbekistan, announced Monday, 6 March 2023, the creation of a new joint venture ADL-Ulanish, which will provide comprehensive global logistics services across Uzbekistan. According to the press service of AD Ports Group, Through the new joint venture enterprise, AD … [Read more...]
Guests in reception by British Embassy in Ashgabat virtually participate in coronation ceremonies of King Charles III
John Hamilton, the Chargé d'affaires of the British Embassy in Ashgabat, hosted a reception on 6 May 2023. It was timed to coincide with the ceremonies taking place in London for the coronation of King Charles III. The large screens in the banquet hall beamed the transmissions live from London. The atmosphere created by the décor added to the feeling of virtual participation … [Read more...]
Начался рабочий визит Президента Сердара Бердымухамедова в Великобританию
Сегодня Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов по приглашению английской стороны отбыл с рабочим визитом в Великобританию, где примет участие в церемонии коронации Короля Соединённого Королевства Великобритании и Северной Ирландии Карла III и его супруги королевы-консорта. В столичном Международном аэропорту главу государства провожали официальные лица. Участие Президента … [Read more...]
Head of the UNAMA Liaison Office in Islamabad praised strong UN – Turkmenistan Partnership
On May 23, 2023, a presentation on the developments in Turkmenistan and its foreign policy was given to the Head of UNAMA Liaison Office Islamabad Malick Ceesay at Turkmenistan Embassy in Islamabad. The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Atajan Movlamov highlighted the partnership of Neutral Turkmenistan with the UN and its relevant agencies aimed … [Read more...]
Head of UNRCCA participated in landmark forum of the Women Leaders’ Caucus held back-to-back with Heads of State of Central Asia consultative meeting in Dushanbe
On 14 September 2023, Special Representative of UN Secretary General for Central Asia Kaha Imnadze took part in a landmark Forum of the Women Leaders’ Caucus (WLC) convened in parallel with the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Women Leaders’ Caucus was launched in late 2020 with the support of UNRCCA and UNDP as a … [Read more...]
How is Turkmenistan working on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 2 “Zero Hunger”?
After a decade of decline in the number of people suffering from hunger, in 2015 the indicators of hungry began to grow again. According to UN estimates, almost 690 million people, or 8.9 percent of the world's population, are hungry in the world. This is 10 million more people than last year, and 60 million up from figures five years ago. Goal 2 of the global development … [Read more...]
How to Accelerate Economic Growth in the Caucasus and Central Asia
By Nick Gigineishvili July 10, 2023 In the medium-term, reforms can increase output in the region by 5 to 7 percent Since independence in the early 1990s, income levels and living standards in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) have improved but remain well below the levels of emerging Europe. The state continues to play a dominant role in many CCA economies and … [Read more...]
Hungarian Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Ashgabat – Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Orban discussed prospects of Turkmen-Hungarian cooperation
Viktor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary, arrived in Turkmenistan on a two-day official visit on Thursday, 8 June. The delegation accompanying Orban includes Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Culture and Innovation Janos Cak, Minister of Energy Csaba Lantos and Minister of Economic Development Marton Nagy. On the first day of … [Read more...]
Hungary believes Central Asia has greater role in the new era of world economy
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, speaking to the journalists in Ashgabat after his meeting with the Turkmen leadership this Friday, said the present situation had upset traditional economic relations, and may well open a new era in the world economy. These changes, “from our point of view, from the European point of view, have increased the role of the Central Asian … [Read more...]
Ambassador Movlamov: Pakistan is a strategic partner in the implementation of the TAPI project
Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov said that Turkmenistan considers Pakistan as a strategic partner in the implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India). The statement came during a Seminar on “Turkmenistan-Pakistan Relations – Pursuing a Collaborative Future” at the Center of Pakistan and International Relations … [Read more...]
IFAS Projects worth over $590 million aim to improve lives of 60 million in Aral Basin
Within the framework of the Aral Sea Basin Program-4 (ASPB-4), the flagship project of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, 25 major projects totaling $591.3 million are in the process of implementation. This was stated by the chief specialist of the IFAS Department of International Relations Dilorom Sheralieva in an interview with the National News Agency of … [Read more...]
Imports from Turkmenistan to the UK posted 400% growth – Department for Business and Trade
The total volume of trade turnover between the UK and Turkmenistan for the period from April 2022 to March 2023 amounted to 52 million pounds, an increase of 30%, or 12 million pounds at current prices compared to the same period of previous years. Such data are provided in the Trade and Investment factsheet, issued by the British Department for Business and Trade. During … [Read more...]
Improving humanitarian ties between Central Asian countries is the focus of the September meetings in Dushanbe
The Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Tajikistan will be accompanied by a number of events aimed at enhancing humanitarian ties and people-to-people understanding in the region. Volunteer Forum The Forum of Central Asian Volunteers will be held on 14 September in Dushanbe. According to the Tajik news agency "Khovar", active volunteers, volunteer … [Read more...]
Improving international rail transport are on the agenda OSJD-led meeting in Ashgabat
These days, the 34th meeting of representatives of the Parties to the International Railway Transit Tariff Agreement is being held in Ashgabat, dedicated to the improvement and updating of the Agreement, TDH reports. The agreement unites two dozen countries, which establishes uniform rules and tariffs for the transportation of goods by rail in transit. The forum is being … [Read more...]
ОБСУЖДЕНЫ ВОПРОСЫ СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОГО ПАРТНЁРСТВА МЕЖДУ ТУРКМЕНИСТАНОМ И КНР
Сегодня, 31 июля 2023 года, министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашид Мередов провёл встречу с делегацией Китайской Народной Республики во главе с членом ЦК Коммунистической партии Китая, секретарём комитета КПК провинции Цинхай Чэнь Ганом. В ходе переговоров стороны обсудили актуальные аспекты туркмено-китайского всестороннего стратегического партнёрства. При этом, было … [Read more...]