On 5 June, the British Embassy to Turkmenistan, SDG Ambassadors, Climate Activists, teachers and students of educational centre “Kamil Bilim” marked World Environment Day together. This year's World Environment Day theme is #BeatPlasticPollution. In his speech Deputy head of Mission, John Hamilton spoke of the links between plastics and climate change, the importance … [Read more...]
UNDP and UNFPA support Turkmenistan in developing the Special Courses for Civil Servant on Gender-Responsive Governance
Ashgabat, 29 May 2023: UNDP and UNFPA jointly with the Government of Turkmenistan started the two-day workshop - Development of Special Courses for Civil Servant on Gender-Responsive Governance. The workshop is organized in the framework of the three-year UNDP project: "Assistance in the Implementation of the National Action Plan of Turkmenistan in the area of human rights … [Read more...]
National Leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with the Chairman of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye
On Tuesday, April 4, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Chairman of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. During the meeting, a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed. Arkadag noted the expansion of the Turkmen-Turkish dialogue in the … [Read more...]
United Nations event on the occasion of the International day of Novruz took place in New York
On March 20, 2023, at the initiative of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, a special event was held on the occasion of the International day of Novruz. The event was attended by the UN Secretary General, the President of ECOSOC, Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives of the UN Member … [Read more...]
Brussels Energy Club Addresses Clean Energy Transition in Central Asia
Brussels Energy Club (BREC) held a first-ever conference on energy security and sustainability in Central Asia on July 4 in the Belgian capital. Four panel sessions explored regional and interregional collaboration in delivering the energy transition in Central Asia, a fast-growing region. The event was organized in partnership with the diplomatic missions of Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
UNDP enhances the capacity of decision-makers in Turkmenistan on water resources planning under changing climate
Ashgabat, 13 June 2023: Within the framework of the project "Development of the National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan" implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a series of workshops on … [Read more...]
New Parliament in Turkmenistan held its first meeting – Democratic Party won the majority of seats – Speaker of the Mejlis elected
nCa Report On Thursday, 6 April 2023, the first meeting of the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan of the seventh convocation was held with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan G.Myradov opened a meeting with report on the results of the elections held on 26 March 2023. 258 … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan continues raising awareness effort in SDGs among student youth
UNDP in Turkmenistan and the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D. Azadi (TNIWL) continue meetings on the SDGs within the framework of the Book club "Kitap-paýhasyň çeşmesi" to let youth learn about the global work on SDGs and discuss the role of the younger generation in achieving the SDGs. This meeting held on 12 June 2023 in the UN Building … [Read more...]
NIGC: Iran recorded a surge in gas swap from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan
Iran registered a 358% growth in the volume of swap gas supplies from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan in the previous 1401 Iranian calendar year (ended on 20 March 2023). This was stated in an interview with Fars News by the CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Deputy Minister of Oil and Gas Industry of Iran Majid Chegeni. According to Chegeni, in 2022, in value … [Read more...]
‘New Day, New Life’ Expo in Bucharest featured Cultural heritage and Economic progress of Turkmenistan
On March 20, 2023, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania, together with the Embassies of India and Iran in Bucharest, with the assistance of the ARCUB Cultural Center, organized an annual exhibition-fair dedicated to the celebration of International Novruz Day under the motto "New Day, New Life". Each country organized a national stand within the framework of the … [Read more...]
The Global Fund country team visited Turkmenistan
The Global Fund country team visited Turkmenistan within the framework of UNDP-led project on “Exit of the National Tuberculosis Program of Turkmenistan from the Global Fund support by 2024”, the UNDP in Turkmenistan reports. GF specialists met with representatives of the Ministry of Health, and also visited medical institutions of the country involved in the implementation … [Read more...]
OHCHR builds capacity of youth with disabilities on human rights
The Regional Office for Central Asia of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR/ROCA) kick-started a “School on human rights and advocacy on the rights of persons with disabilities.” The initiative is part of the ongoing public awareness campaign commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The School will involve 18 … [Read more...]
By 2025 Turkmenistan aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 122%
Climate scientists claim that about 30 % of global warming since the beginning of the industrial era is associated with methane emissions. Over the past two years, this indicator has reached a record level. 50-65% of methane emissions worldwide are caused by anthropogenic factors, and the main sources are agriculture (animal husbandry), energy and industry, waste from the … [Read more...]
Over 100 delegates registered for upcoming International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector
These days, active preparations are underway for the upcoming Forum for attracting foreign investment in the energy sector of Turkmenistan, which will be held on April 26-27, 2023 in Dubai, UAE. The purpose of this event is to expand opportunities for attracting foreign direct investment in the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan and to strengthen the regional dialogue on … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the UN Assistant Secretary General
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Thursday, 20 April 2023, Miroslav Jenča, the Acting Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. "Effective cooperation with the UN is embodied … [Read more...]
CADAP: A delegation from Central Asia learns about prevention, treatment and harm reduction services for drug addicts in Spain
Delegates from institutions in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – key countries on the heroin route to Europe participate in a study visit today in Madrid and Barcelona in order to learn about the Spanish experience and improve their institutional capacity to develop, coordinate and implement drug policies, as well as to learn about the … [Read more...]
Press Statement by the Ministry of Health Care and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan on the occasion of World Health Day
The annual celebration of the World Health Day on 7 April is a significant event both for the Turkmen people and for all progressive humanity. This year, on 7 April, the World Health Organization, founded on the collective initiative of the countries of the world in 1948 and aimed at strengthening human health, maintaining security in the world and serving the interests of … [Read more...]
Rais of Tatarstan paid a working visit to Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is invited to the KazanForum On Wednesday, 5 April 2023, Rais of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, met with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov during a one-day working visit to Ashgabat, the press service of the head of Tatarstan reports. The parties discussed issues of expanding cooperation. As it was noted at the meeting, the trade turnover in last … [Read more...]
CAREC Think Tanks Explore Role of Digital Adoption in Driving Sustainable Economic Development in Central Asia
The Seventh CAREC Think Tank Development Forum was held in Urumqi, China on 16-17 August 2023. The two-day forum under the theme of “Embracing Digital Technology for Sustainable Economic Development” was organized by the CAREC Institute in partnership with China-Eurasia Expo Secretariat and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Finance Department, and with financial support from … [Read more...]
Cargo transportation between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan digitized
The first international transportation under the digital transport program between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan has launched, the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan reports. This system enables the proper and timely completion of the registration process between the two sides while transferring goods through the customs border. In addition, the e-TIR project, implemented … [Read more...]
Caspian Conference starts in Avaza — Turkmenistan voices concerns about ecological, environmental issues of Caspian Sea
Today, on August 12, 2023, the scientific and practical conference "The Caspian Sea - the Sea of Peace and Friendship", dedicated to the Day of the Caspian Sea, opened in a hybrid format in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The representative forum is attended by the Chairman of the Mejlis, members of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, heads of ministries and … [Read more...]
Caspian countries discuss preparations for the foreign ministers’ meeting
On 18 August, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted a meeting in Moscow with the ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan dedicated to the International Day of the Caspian Sea, the Russian Foreign Ministry says. An interested exchange of views took place on a wide range of issues of multifaceted cooperation in the Caspian region. Further steps … [Read more...]
SpaceX and Alibaba confirmed participation in the Ashgabat International Transport Conference ITTC 2023
A record number of delegates, including representatives of Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jack Ma's Alibaba, have registered to participate in the second international conference and exhibition "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnectedness and Development 2023" (ITTC 2023), which will be held on May 3-4 in Ashgabat. To date, more than 500 delegates from 40 … [Read more...]
Celebrating cultural ties: The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels demonstrates the rich heritage of the nation
In the heart of Brussels, the Embassy of Turkmenistan, in cooperation with the Diplomatic World Institute, hosted an exhibition entitled "Cultural Treasures of Turkmenistan" on 31 August. This event was not an ordinary expo; it marked 30 years of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan, the European Union and Belgium. It is also timed to the 32nd anniversary of Turkmenistan's … [Read more...]
Experience of Tatarstan Innopolis may be replicated in the development of the smart city of Arkadag in Turkmenistan
Tatarstan can share with Turkmenistan its experience in the field of digitalization and high technologies in the urban environment. These developments can be applied in the project of the smart city of Arkadag, where it is planned to widely introduce information technologies and solutions, reports TASS with reference to the plenipotentiary representative of Tatarstan in … [Read more...]
Center for Large Landscape Conservation – Exploring the Wonders of Central Asia: Field Expedition in Turkmenistan
On the border with Uzbekistan, and close to the border with Afghanistan, Turkmenistan’s “Mountain Ecosystems of Koytendag” (MEK) make up one of the most distinctive and richly biodiverse landscapes in Central Asia. However, the area faces mounting threats to its conservation, including agricultural expansion, overgrazing, illegal hunting, and unmanaged tourism. As part of our … [Read more...]
The Communiqué of the International Conference on Food Security held in Ashgabat was published as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly
The communiqué of the International Conference "Cooperation in the field of food security in the context of climate change", held in Ashgabat on March 10, 2023, was published in the six official languages of the UN (А/77/837) as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly. The document was published under agenda items 18 "Sustainable Development", 24 … [Read more...]
The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in high-level events of the United Nations General Assembly to observe the International Day of Zero Waste
On 30 March the United Nations General Assembly under the presidency of Turkmenistan convened a High-level meeting on the role of zero waste as a transformative solution in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting was attended by the UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, the First Lady of the Republic of Türkiye, Ms. Emine Erdogan, the Executive … [Read more...]
The delegation of Turkmenistan, as a member of the UN Commission on Population and Development, takes part in the 56th session of the Commission
On April 10, 2023, the 56th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development began its work at the UN Headquarters in New York, in which the Head of the population statistics department of the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Statistics Ms. Jahan Pigamova takes part. The Commission, established in 1946, is a functional body of the United Nations Economic and … [Read more...]
The origin of the Anau culture
Olga Bakieva, Researcher at the Institute of History and Archeology of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan 120th anniversary of the first archaeological works carried out on the territory of Turkmenistan, in the foothill zone of Kopetdag will be marked in 2024. The archeological digs were held at the ancient settlement of Anau led by the American researcher Raphael … [Read more...]
Central Asia to consolidate efforts in solving problems of the environment and sustainable development
Astana – Kazakhstan – On September 4-5, 2023, the third meeting of the Advisory Council of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development of Central Asian Countries (ICSD) was held. In his welcoming speech, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Nysanbayev, stressed the importance of this meeting. “Since its inception, … [Read more...]
Association “Turkmen Logistics”: Turkmenistan is a major transport and transit hub of continental importance
Turkmenistan is making great efforts to create sustainable transport links, increase the economic interconnectedness of countries and regions, and the private sector greatly contributes to this endeavor. Deputy Chairman of this Association "Turkmen Logistics" Rustam Seyidov told about the role of transport and logistics companies operating under the auspices of membership in … [Read more...]
The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN launched the Spanish version of its official website
On April 13, the Spanish-language version of the official website of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN in New York was launched. https://un.mission.gov.tm/es This will enable readers on a regular basis to get access to information in Spanish on cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations, to follow the progress of multilateral cooperation and … [Read more...]
The Premiere of the Play «Fragi» took place in Kyrgyzstan
The play «Fragi» was staged at the Batken Regional Music and Drama Theater named after Appaz Zhainakov of the Ministry of culture, information, sports and youth policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. In recent days, the theater hosted the premiere of a performance about the life and work of the great Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi. The theatrical performance caused a … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan attended Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Türkiye
nCa report The Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, initiated by Azerbaijan, was held in Ankara on 16 March 2023 on the theme of “Disaster-Emergency Management and Humanitarian Assistance.” Hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye, and chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, as chairing country, the Summit was attended by: … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries finalize a Regional Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change
On 4-5 July 2023, the 4th meeting of the Regional Working Group on the development of a Regional Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change in Central Asia under the Green Central Asia initiative implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) was held in a hybrid format in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. The text of the … [Read more...]
The visit of the UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan to Lebap velayat
UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan, Ms. Narine Sahakyan paid her first two-day working visit to the Lebap velayat, from April 24 to 26, 2023, within the framework of the project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits” (the Aral Sea project), funded by the Global … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan receives head of Bouygues Group of Companies
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan received on Thursday, 16 March 2023, the head of the Bouygyes Group of Companies, Martin Bouygues. The Turkmen president praised the role of Bouygues in the construction sector of Turkmenistan and said that about 70 construction projects had been done by the French construction giant in Turkmenistan since … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries seek to boost digital economy cooperation – Central Asia’s GDP is growing faster than the world economy
On 14 September 2023, the Economic Forum of Central Asian Countries on the topic "Digital Economy, E-commerce and Innovations" was held in Dushanbe. The forum was attended by a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Economy and Finance of Turkmenistan Serdar Jorayev. The Turkmen delegation included heads and representatives of a number of ministries and … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries were engaged in a comprehensive briefing presented by the UNRCCA after the UN Security Council meeting
On August 11, 2023, a detailed briefing was convened at the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN, graced by the participation of Mr. Kaha Imnadze, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCD), alongside the Permanent Representatives of the Central Asian States. Mr. Imnadze … [Read more...]
Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan noted the huge potential for attracting SMEs to cooperation with Turkmenistan
"There is a huge potential for attracting small and medium-sized businesses to work together," Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan, Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Oleg Korobchenko said during a working visit to Turkmenistan. The Tatarstan delegation included representatives of six ministries, three leading universities, the Academy of Sciences and 17 … [Read more...]
Central Asian experts discuss issues of data-driven economic policy development
More than 150 representatives of government agencies and experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and the UK are taking part in the second conference "Effective Governance for Economic Development in Central Asia", which is taking place on May 17-18 in Almaty. Participants discuss innovative approaches and share best practices in … [Read more...]
Transport potential of Turkmenistan is presented at the event of the International Coordinating Council for Trans-Eurasian Transportation
At the invitation of the International Coordinating Council for Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT), representatives of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" and its members participated via video link at a meeting of the Working Group on Container Transportation of the CCTT. The event was devoted to the discussion of factors hindering the development of container … [Read more...]
Central Asian Leaders to adopt a package of documents in Dushanbe
A package of five documents is expected for adoption following the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, to be held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 14-15 September 2023. The statement was made by deputy foreign minister of Tajikistan Sodik Imomi at a press briefing on Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023. The set of the documents include: Joint statement of the Heads … [Read more...]
Central Asian Ministries of Health unite forces at high-level meeting in Dushanbe
High-level focal points from Ministries of Health of Central Asian countries met in Dushanbe in the Republic of Tajikistan on June 27th, to discuss how subregional collaboration and prioritized activities and investments can accelerate delivery on global, regional and national commitments for health and well-being. This meeting, organized by the World Health Organization, paved … [Read more...]
Central Asian Silk Road Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Today, the expanded 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, took the decision to inscribe the Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum corridor on the World Heritage List. Turkmenistan is represented at the session by a delegation headed by Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Maksat Chariev. According to the Embassy of … [Read more...]
Central Asian Transport Ministers to Meet in Dushanbe for First Time
The 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States will be held in Dushanbe on 14-15 September 2023. The Ministers of Transport of the five countries of the region will meet for the first time on 13 September, the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan reports. It is expected that the meeting, which will be held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Transport … [Read more...]
Turkmen FM attended SPECA Ministerial Meeting in Geneva
The Turkmen delegation headed by the foreign minister Rashid Meredov is on working visit to Geneva to participate in a number of major international events and hold meetings in international organizations, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry said. On 17 April 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the ministerial meeting for the countries participating in the United … [Read more...]
Early voting on parliamentary elections started in Turkmenistan
The early voting for the elections of deputies of the parliament, members of the provincial, city and district people’s councils and village councils started on 16 March 2023 in all electoral districts, TDH reports. Citizens traveling on long trips or vacations can vote early, as well as for those who, for one reason or another, will not be able to come to their polling … [Read more...]
Chart of the Day: China-Central Asia relations enter a new era of mutual trust and benefit
China has established a comprehensive strategic partnership, advanced the building of a community with a shared future for mankind at the bilateral level, and signed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation documents with all five Central Asian countries. The latest milestone took place in January this year, when China and Turkmenistan elevated the bilateral … [Read more...]