Russian Railways attaches paramount importance to the further development of a strong long–term and sustainable partnership with Turkmenistan, said Sergey Pavlov, First Deputy Director General of Russian Railways (RZD), speaking at the first session of the Ashgabat Conference on International Transit and Transport Corridors. The session was devoted to the topic “Transport … [Read more...]
Russian Railways targets to transport 1 million tons of cargo along the eastern branch of the North–South corridor
This year, Russian railways plans to transport 1 million tons of cargo along the eastern branch of the international North-South transport corridor through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. This was announced at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2023) by Oleg Belozerov, CEO – Chairman of the Management Board of JSC Russian Railways, writes "RZD-Partner". "We … [Read more...]
Samara Region of Russia to present its business potential in Turkmenistan
The prospects of cooperation between the Samara region of the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan became the main topic of the visit of the Turkmen delegation headed by Consul General in Kazan Guich Garayev to Samara. On 5 September, Garayev held a series of meetings in Samara, including with the head of the structural unit of the Ministry of Economic Development and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asia
Delegations of Parliaments of Central Asian countries arrived today, February 9, in Kazakhstan's Turkestan to participate in the first Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States. During the forum, parliamentarians of the region discuss topical issues of the development of a shared spiritual and cultural space and prospects for expanding inter-parliamentary relations, … [Read more...]
SCO Summit adopted New Delhi Declaration – Key Points
SCO confirms commitment to formation of a more representative, democratic, just and multipolar world with a central coordinating role of the UN. The Member States reaffirm that the SCO is not directed against other states and international organizations and is open to broad cooperation with them. SCO pursues a policy that excludes bloc, ideological and confrontational … [Read more...]
SCO Summit: Kyrgyzstan is promoting the idea of establishing a Center for combating international crime in Bishkek
Addressing at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov noted the importance of the establishment of the SCO Center for Combating International Organized Crime in Bishkek. According to the Head of Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of this initiative will give a tangible impetus to increasing cooperation on issues related to ensuring regional … [Read more...]
SDGs Top of Agenda at Joint Meeting at the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan
On August 25, 2023, a joint round table meeting of the National Working Group on the implementation of sustainable development goals in Turkmenistan was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by the heads and employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, representatives of relevant ministries and … [Read more...]
Second regional high-level EU-Central Asia meeting wrapped up in Kyrgyzstan – Joint press communique issued – Uzbekistan offers to host First EU-Central Asia Summit next year
Today, on 2 June 2023, the leaders of Central Asia countries and the President of European Council met in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan for second regional high-level meeting. Following the meeting, Joint press communique was issued. According to the document, the sides underlined the need to strengthen cooperation between Central Asia and the EU on the old, new and emerging … [Read more...]
Contact Information for Turkmen Citizens in Turkiye
Citizens of Turkmenistan located in the south-east of Turkey, where a strong earthquake occurred, which led to numerous human casualties, injuries and large-scale destruction, can contact the following phone numbers for advice and information. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan: +99312445688 +99312445722 Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of … [Read more...]
MFA: Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to the brotherly people of Republic of Türkiye
On February 7, 2023, under the instruction of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, humanitarian aid was sent to the Republic of Türkiye to the brotherly people of a friendly state affected by a severe earthquake. Humanitarian cargo consists of medicines, medical supplies and textiles. Doctors and medical workers have also been sent to Republic of Türkiye to provide the necessary … [Read more...]
Seismology is a potential area of scientific cooperation between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
The problems of seismology, earthquake-resistant construction and seismic risk reduction became one of the topics of discussion at the scientific Turkmen-Tajik forum held in Dushanbe last week on the eve of the state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Tajikistan. Guljemal Saryeva, Director of the Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of the Academy of … [Read more...]
Seoul hosted the first Central Asia–Korea parliamentary forum, Turkmenistan to host the next meeting of the platform
The speakers of the parliaments of South Korea and five Central Asian countries held the first forum in Seoul on Tuesday, 19 September, to discuss cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The event was attended by Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly of Korea, Speaker of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Yerlan Koshanov, Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy … [Read more...]
Serbian Ambassador presented copies of his credentials
On May 17, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M.Byashimova met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Turkmenistan Momchilo Babich (with residence in Moscow) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. As part of the presentation of copies of credentials, the Turkmen side expressed its readiness to provide all … [Read more...]
Serdar Berdimuhamedov: Turkmenistan consistently stands for equality and justice in interstate relations
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed today at the Central Asia-China Summit in Xi'an. Here is the slightly paraphrased translation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s speech (originally published by TDH): Dear Heads of State, dear members of the delegations, First of all, let me express my gratitude to His Excellency the President of the … [Read more...]
ADB presented CAREC Advanced Transit System for the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan
Representatives of the Asian Development Bank in Ashgabat held a presentation for specialists of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan on the CAREC Advanced Transit System (CATS) and Information Common Exchange (ICE). The meeting was organized within the framework of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program. CATS s is a regional transit system … [Read more...]
SerdarGB led the groundbreaking ceremony of II phase of the smart-city Arkadag – Arkadag city will open on 29 June
On Friday, 16 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the groundbreaking ceremony of the second stage of the Arkadag smart-city. At the venue of the celebration, he held an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. The opening of the city of Arkadag will take place on 29 June during the celebration of Eid al-Adha. The corresponding resolution was signed by the … [Read more...]
SerdarGB made a working trip to the Balkan province and talked with private farmers
On Tuesday, 13 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to the western region of the country – the Balkan province, during which he got acquainted with the implementation of the state program for the socio-economic development of the province and the pace of the grain harvesting campaign. The head of state went by helicopter to the Kizilarvat district. He … [Read more...]
Turkmen specialists have been trained in ship inspection
Specialists of the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan took part in a seminar on the topic "Inspection of vessels in operation", which was held in Aktau, Kazakhstan. During the training, the participants have been familiarized with several conventions in the field of maritime transport adopted by the International Maritime Organization. In addition, the … [Read more...]
UPDATED – Security council secretaries of regional countries held consultations on Afghanistan in Moscow
The fifth multilateral meeting of the secretaries of the Security Councils on Afghanistan took place in Moscow, the press service of the Russian Security Council says. It was attended by high representatives in charge of security issues from India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. "A number of additional practical … [Read more...]
Silk Road Int’l Cultural Expo to feature Turkmenistan as guest of honor
The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo will feature Turkmenistan as the event's guest of honor, Xinhua reports with reference to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. The expo, hosted by the MCT, the National Radio and Television Administration, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and the provincial government of Gansu, … [Read more...]
Six foreign presidents, one prime minister, participating in victory day parade in Moscow – Flowers placed at the tomb of unknown soldier
The Victory Day parade is in progress in Moscow. Six foreign presidents and one prime minister are participating in the event as invited guests of President Putin. President Putin and the invited guests placed flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier after the parade. They include: Belarus – President Alexander Lukashenko Kazakhstan – President … [Read more...]
Six Schools from Turkmenistan Join UNESCO Associated Schools Network
A number of secondary specialized schools in Turkmenistan have joined the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPNet). On 1 September, the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko presented the Certificates of memebership to the directors of the following schools: Ashgabat Specialized Secondary … [Read more...]
South Korea offers to create a joint shipbuilding enterprise in Turkmenistan
The Korea Marine Equipment Association KOMEA proposes to create a joint venture with the Turkmen shipbuilding plant "Balkan". The offer was made on 20 June 2023 during a meeting with the head of KOMEA at the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan (Turkmendenizderyayollary). During the meeting, the proposals of the COMEA Association, potential areas of … [Read more...]
Sowing of winter wheat starts in Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 6 September, sowing of winter wheat started in Turkmenistan. 690,000 hectares of land have been allocated for wheat. The harvest target for 2024 is 1.4 million tons of grain, including in provinces: Akhal – sowing area: 195,000 hectares, harvest target: 400,000 tons of grain. Balkan – sowing area: 50,000 hectares, harvest target: 80,000 tons of grain … [Read more...]
Speaker of the Korean Parliament pays an official visit to Turkmenistan – met with Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and parliament chair – awarded with state order
On Thursday, 20 July 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-pyo, who is on official visit to Turkmenistan with accompanying delegation. During the bilateral talks, the current state of Turkmen-Korean inter-parliamentary relations … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan joins the Group of Friends for Sustainable Urbanization to advance the Arkadag city project through multilateral platforms
Turkmenistan joins the Group of Friends of UN-Habitat for Sustainable Urbanization and the New Urban Agenda. The Group is chaired by Poland and Zimbabwe and it was formed in June 2022 to serve as a political intermediary between the General Assembly and the United Nations Secretariat in New York. Currently, more than 30 countries have joined the Group. Turkmenistan’s … [Read more...]
Speaker of Turkmen Parliament addressed 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St.Petersburg
On 26 May 2023, the Turkmen delegation headed by the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova took part in the work of 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg, Turkmen Embassy in Russia said in a press release. During her speech at the plenary session, the head of the Turkmen delegation noted that the issues of environmental … [Read more...]
Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Central Asia addresses the Council of heads of founding states of the International Fund for Saving the Aral sea
On 15 September 2023, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia Kaha Imnadze participated in the Council of Heads of Founding States of IFAS in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. At the meeting, hosted by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Heads of the Founding States welcomed the activities under the Chairmanship of Tajikistan in IFAS … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023
Dear Mr. Chairman, Dear Heads of State and Delegations, First of all, let me warmly welcome all participants, leaders and members of delegations. I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, for inviting me to this important meeting as an honorary guest. Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich! Taking this opportunity, I cordially congratulate you … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States
Dear Heads of State! Dear members of the delegations! Allow me to express my gratitude to the distinguished President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Sharifovich Rahmon for the warm hospitality and excellent conditions created for fruitful joint work. Let me also welcome the distinguished Ilham Heydarovich as an honorary guest of the Consultative Meeting of the … [Read more...]
Central Asia sent rescue teams to Turkey
Central Asian countries, like the whole world, responded to the troubles of Turkiye, which suffered from numerous deadly earthquakes. Turkmenistan has sent to Turkey a relief group of doctors and medical workers, basic necessities, such medicines and textile products. Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan arrived on Tuesday, 7 February in … [Read more...]
Speech by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Summit of Heads of State of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and Central Asia
(unofficial translation) Dear heads of state! Dear participants of the Summit! Taking this pleasant opportunity, I would like first of all to express my sincere gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia for his hospitality and warm welcome, as well as for the excellent conditions for holding the … [Read more...]
State Library of Turkmenistan received books from the Japanese Foundation
156 books were donated to the State Library of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan as part of the "Read Japan Project" project, which is being implemented by the Nippon Foundation, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The English-language books tell about culture, history, economy, modern and popular art in the Land of the Rising Sun. During the book award … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sent aid to earthquake-stricken Turkiye
Turkmenistan has sent humanitarian aid to Turkiye, which suffered from the devastating earthquake. "This morning we saw off a plane carrying a medical team and supplies sent by fraternal Turkmenistan from Ashgabat to help the earthquake victims," Ambassador of Turkiye to Turkmenistan Togan Oral wrote in his Instagram. On behalf of Turkmenistan, President Serdar … [Read more...]
Stepping up regional co-operation on climate change and security in Central Asia: High mountain areas in focus at OSCE-adelphi workshop in Tashkent
On 20 and 21 June 2023, over 60 participants representing a wide range of government and civil society organizations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as well as regional and international organizations convened in a workshop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event was organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental … [Read more...]
Strategic partnership between Russia and Turkmenistan is one of the most important components of peace and stability in Central Asia, Ambassador Volynkin says
Russia is one of the major trading partners of Turkmenistan with $ 1.6 billion mutual trade turnover The extensive strategic partnership between Russia and Turkmenistan is not only the foundation for the development of multifaceted bilateral cooperation, but also one of the most important components of maintaining lasting peace and stability in the Central Asian region, … [Read more...]
Strengthening Local and National Capacities for Emergency Preparedness and Response in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 13 July 2023 - With almost all types of natural hazards present, the countries of Central Asia have a history of recurrent natural disasters that have caused significant economic and human loss. Earthquakes are the most destructive, causing losses of human life and damage to infrastructure, as was witnessed in recent events in Turkiye. The need to systematically … [Read more...]
Strengthening Youth Resilience in Turkmenistan: UNICEF and the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan Join Efforts for Enhanced Emergency Preparedness Participation
In a significant step towards fostering resilience and preparedness within Turkmenistan's younger generation, the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan (NRCST), in partnership with UNICEF, organized an event focused on the active engagement of young people in emergency preparedness and response activities. This event, which took place on August 25, 2023, at the … [Read more...]
Summit of Central Asia-China will lead to signing important political document – MFA China
From May 18 to 19, President Xi Jinping will chair the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi, reported today Foreign Ministry of China. According to the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin, the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries will attend the Summit in China. This will be the first major diplomatic event that China hosts this year and the … [Read more...]
Outcome statement of the International Conference “Dialogue is a Guarantee of Peace” announced UN GA official document
The outcome document of the International Conference titled “Dialogue is a Guarantee of Peace”, held in Ashgabat on 11 December 2022 was published in the six official languages of the UN (A/77/651) as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly under paragraph 14 Agenda “Culture of Peace”. The full text of the document is available here: … [Read more...]
Sustainable Development Goal 5 “Gender equality” – achievements of Turkmenistan
Gender equality is fixed as the Sustainable Development Goal 5 "gender equality and women’s empowerment". According to the UN, gender equality is not only one of the basic human rights, but also a necessary basis for achieving peace, prosperity and sustainable development. Sustainable Development Goal 5 aims to address issues such as the elimination of all forms of … [Read more...]
Tajik Foreign Minister to visit Turkmenistan
On 15-16 July 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin will pay an official visit to Turkmenistan, the press service of the MFA Tajikistan reports. The visit will take place at the invitation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov The Tajik Foreign Minister will be … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and international partners promote partnership in the transport sector
Turkmenistan actively discusses transportation cooperation at various levels of negotiation, as well as at conferences, business forums, and meetings of representatives of Central Asian countries and the Caspian region's transport complex. Rustam Seyidov, Deputy Chairman of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" shared on the latest developments in transport partnership of … [Read more...]
Tajikistan hosted IAEA seminar on nuclear law for Central Asian countries
At the recent IAEA Central Asian seminar in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, the legislative aspects of the nuclear sector were discussed, as the IAEA plays an important role in assisting in the development of a legislative framework to improve the reliability of nuclear installations and materials. The regional seminar on nuclear law brought together 24 representatives from 11 … [Read more...]
Tajikistan intends to launch container transportation to Europe via Turkmenistan
On 10 May 2023 in Dushanbe, following the summit talks between the Presidents of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, 24 documents on cooperation were signed, two of which relate to the transport sector. The joint program (“Roadmap”) for further expansion of cooperation in the field of increasing cargo traffic and activating multimodal transport between Tajikistan and Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Young scientist from Turkmenistan invented new medicines from a medicinal plant
Berdy Berdiyev, a graduate student of the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, recently received the third copyright certificate of the State Service for Intellectual Property for developments related to various medical applications of Kopetdag wormwood, TDH reports. Wormwood, which Turkmens call Yovshan, is one of the medicinal plants that … [Read more...]
Tajikistan Issues Postage Stamps to Mark 5th Anniversary of Central Asian Consultative Mechanism
On 12 September 2023, a solemn stamp cancellation ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan issued on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the mechanism of consultative meetings of the heads of Central Asian states and the 30th anniversary of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan … [Read more...]
Tajikistan President Highlights Need for Regional Cooperation on Climate Change
At a meeting of the Heads of the founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea in Dushanbe on 15 September, President Emomali Rahmon highly appreciated the thirty-year activity of IFAS, but believes there is still much work to be done. "This is especially important taking into account the population in the region, ensuring economic development and … [Read more...]
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Türkiye to discuss the development of the TUTIT multimodal corridor in Dushanbe
The first meeting of the High-Level Working Group on the Multimodal Corridor "Tajikistan–Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye" (TUTIT) will be held in Dushanbe on Thursday, 21 September. The meeting will be held under the auspices of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan reports. The meeting of the High-Level Working Group … [Read more...]
Taliban have modernized signs and symbols at borders with neighbouring countries
The Taliban government has completed the plan to modernize the border signs and symbols with the countries of Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. This was mentioned by Noorullah Noori, the acting minister of Borders and Tribes, in his annual report, reports the Afghan media. He said that the change of signs and symbols was done according to a decree by … [Read more...]