Today, fossil fuels account for 95% of total energy supply in the 5 countries of Central Asia - - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan - that are members of UNECE. A massive shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable sources will be needed for countries to comply with their obligations under the Paris Agreement and shift to a low-carbon … [Read more...]
Daewoo E&C может построить в Туркменистане первый в Центральной Азии завод по производству голубого аммиака
Корейская компания Daewoo E&C может построить в Туркменистане промышленный объект – первый в Центральной Азии, который будет выпускать голубой аммиак. Об этом сообщается в пресс-релизе компании по итогам недавнего визита председателя правления Daewoo E&C Джонга Вон-джу в Ашхабад. В частности, Daewoo E&C предложила построить в Балканском велаяте завод … [Read more...]
Day of Turkmenistan Economy to be held in Germany
A high-level delegation headed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan will visit Germany from 26 to 28 June 2023, the Eastern Committee of the German Economy announces. 35 representatives of the public and private sectors of Turkmenistan, along with German machine builders and associations, will hold a Day of the Turkmen Economy in Düsseldorf. The meeting … [Read more...]
UNICEF, Ministry of Education and Youth take joint action to transform education
April 5, 2023 – Turkmenistan actively participates in the international education agenda and takes legislative and organizational measures to ensure full access to quality education for all . In September 2022, Turkmenistan actively participated in Transforming Education Summit and adopted a National Statement of Commitment for the achievement of SDG 4 on Quality … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kenya established the diplomatic relations
The signing ceremony was held on 14 March 2023, in New York, at the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations. The Joint Communiqué was signed on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kenya, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN says. Prior to the signing ceremony, H.E. Mrs. Aksoltan Ataeva Ambassador, … [Read more...]
Delegation of Turkmenistan to attend the International Economic Forum in Kazan
The Turkmen delegation will take part in the international economic forum "Russia-the Islamic World: KazanForum" to be hosted by Kazan on 18-19 May. This was announced by the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during a telephone conversation with the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. According to Berdimuhamedov, the delegation of … [Read more...]
UNODC Delegation visits Turkmenistan
Meeting at the Foreign Ministry On April 3, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev met with the Deputy Director of the Policy Analysis and Public Relations Division of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Fedor Klimchuk and Deputy Head of the Section for Co-financing and Partnerships Igor Kondratyev. During the meeting, the … [Read more...]
Delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the second EU-Central Asia Economic Forum in Almaty – Joint Press statement issued following forum
On 19 May 2023, a high-level plenary session on strengthening trade and economic relations between the European Union and Central Asia was held within the framework of the 2nd EU-Central Asia Economic Forum in Almaty, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Kazakhstan reports. The purpose of the High-level Forum is to promote cooperation between EU and Central Asian countries in key … [Read more...]
Turkmen Marine and River Transport Agency of Turkmenistan and Vitol Bahrain discussed prospects for investment cooperation
On 10 March 2023, an online meeting was held between representatives of Turkmenistan’s Maritime and River Transport Agency “Turkmendenizderyayolary” and oil trader company “Vitol Bahrain E.C.” (Bahrain). During the meeting, issues of establishing cooperation on ship repair and investments were discussed. It was noted that Turkmen ships carrying oil and petroleum products … [Read more...]
Delegation of Uzbekistan visits Turkmenistan
A delegation led by Nozir Ibragimov, the assistant governor of the Samarkand region of Uzbekistan, is visiting Ashgabat. The purpose of the visit is to discuss issues of expanding cooperation in the field of production and sale of construction materials. The delegation includes the heads and representatives of the Joint Stock Company "Asia Metal Prof", the largest … [Read more...]
Upper House of the Kazakhstan’s Parliament ratified Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan Agreement on the border regime
The Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan has approved the Law "On ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of Turkmenistan on the regime of the Kazakh-Turkmen state border," Kazinform reports. According to the information briefed during the Senate session, the agreement on the regime of the Kazakh-Turkmen state … [Read more...]
Delegations from 14 countries to take part in the opening of the city of Arkadag
On 29 June, Turkmenistan will host a grand opening ceremony of the first stage of the smart city of Arkadag, which is built in the ecologically favorable foothill valley of Kopetdag. A record number of guests from 14 foreign countries and 12 international organizations are expected at this significant event, CentralAsia.news reports. Totally 93 delegates from Austria, … [Read more...]
US company Westport Trading Europe Limited offers Turkmenistan new ideas for the downstream sector
On Wednesday, 5 April, a meeting of the Turkmen-American Business Council was held in Ashgabat. The delegation of US businessmen includes Nikolay Yurchenko, Chairman of the Management Board of Westport Trading Europe Limited. In an interview with the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan", he spoke about promising projects that can be implemented in Turkmenistan in the field of … [Read more...]
State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the GIZ project discussed digitalization in international transportation
On 10 March 2023, a meeting was held at the Central Office of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan with a delegation headed by Ms. Felicitas Siek, head of the regional project “Digitalization of the TIR procedure (International Road Transport) in the transport corridors of Central Asia to strengthen regional cooperation and trade”, implemented by the German Agency for … [Read more...]
Diego Ruiz Alonso Departs Turkmenistan After Successful Tenure as EU Ambassador
On August 29, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Ambassador of the European Union Diego Ruiz Alonso, who is completing his diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan. During the meeting, R.Meredov thanked the EU Ambassador for his personal contribution to the development of relations between Turkmenistan and the European Union. Along … [Read more...]
Digital technologies to be discussed at Economic Forum of Central Asian countries
The Economic Forum of the Central Asian States on the topic of "Digital Economy, Digital Trade and Innovation" will be held in Dushanbe on 14 September 2023. The forum is one of a series of events held within the framework of the Fifth 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 … [Read more...]
Digital transformation of railway transport discussed at the ESCAP meeting in Almaty
The second Expert Group Meeting and Capacity Building Workshop on Digital Transformation of Railway and Multimodal Transport in North and Central Asia were held on 26-27 April 2023 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in a hybrid format, the press service of the TRACECA Project reports. At the meeting of the Expert Group, the ESCAP Secretariat presented several projects in support of … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan introduces foreign diplomats to the situation in the Aral Sea region
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan organized an information tour to the Aral Sea region for ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions of international organizations accredited in the country. The purpose of the visit to the Republic of Karakalpakstan is to raise awareness on the efforts undertaken by Uzbekistan to restore the ecology of the Aral Sea region … [Read more...]
Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel to Turkmenistan – Cohen met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and his Turkmen counterpart – Israeli Embassy opened in Ashgabat
nCa Report President of Turkmenistan and Israeli FM discussed the state of Turkmen-Israeli relations On Thursday, 20 April, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel Eli Cohen, TDH reports. The current visit of the head of the Israeli Foreign Ministry to Turkmenistan is considered as a significant stage in the further … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s senior officials from petroleum sector and UAE government officials to attend International Investment Roadshow in Dubai
The preparation for the upcoming International Roadshow to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector (26-27 Apr 2023) is underway and the following senior government officials from Turkmenistan will participate in the event: Batyr Amanov – State Minister, Chairman of SC “Turkmengas” Guvanch Agajanov – Chairman, State Concern “Turkmennebit” Niyazly … [Read more...]
Documents signed on the sidelines of the International Conference
26 documents were signed on the sidelines of the conference "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development - 2023": Memoranda of understanding on the maintenance of cargo barns at the international airports of Ashgabat, Turkmenbashi and Turkmenabat between the Agency "Turkmenhovaellary" and Lufthansa (Germany). Ashgabat International … [Read more...]
WHO: Turkmenistan has achieved over 95% vaccine coverage
24 April marks the start of European Immunization Week (EIW). This event is a pillar in what the World Health Organization is calling the year of 'The Big Catch Up', aimed to tackle decline in childhood vaccination rates across the world. As such, WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan, together with the UN Agencies and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Dovrebap Ulag Merkezi is one of the examples of mega success of private transport and logistics business in Turkmenistan
Dovrebap Ulag Merkezi is one of the successful members of the growing private business in the transport and logistics sector of Turkmenistan, confidently integrating into the international supply chains. This is evident from the company's CEO Myahri Arrykova's statement at the "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development - 2023" conference … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan reaffirmed commitment to a full-fledged membership in WTO
On 13 March 2023 the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Rahimberdi Jepbarov, Chairman of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan has held series of meetings with representatives of the World Trade Organization, the International Trade Centre and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the Turkmenistan mission to the UN Office at Geneva … [Read more...]
DPM, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan is on visit to France
On 4-5 September 2023, the official delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov is on a visit to France, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. On 4 September Meredov held talks with the Diplomatic Advisor to the French President for … [Read more...]
Dragon Oil – Diamond Partner of the XXVIII International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan-2023”
Ashgabat has started active preparations for the XXVIII International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan - 2023" to be held on October 25-27, 2023. The event is organized by the State Concerns "Turkmengas", "Turkmennebit", the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, and the State Corporation "Turkmengeology" in partnership with Turkmen Forum with … [Read more...]
Гуманитарная акция прошла в афганской провинции Герат
3 мая 2023 года Генеральным консульством Туркменистана в Афганистане (провинция Герат) была проведена гуманитарная акция в 20-местном роддоме, построенном Туркменистаном в 2016 году в качестве гуманитарной помощи в городе Тургунди провинции Герат, Афганистана. По просьбе афганской стороны мероприятие было проведено по случаю недавно проведенного туркменской стороной … [Read more...]
DUSHANBE COMMUNIQUE of the First Meeting of Transport Ministers of Central Asian States
(Unofficial translation) On Wednesday, 13 September, within the framework of the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, the First Meeting of transport ministers of Central Asian states took place, following which the Dushanbe Communique was adopted. The full text of the document follows. Heads of ministries and departments of Central … [Read more...]
Движение “Талибан” модернизировало знаки и символику на границах с соседними странами
Правительство движения "Талибан" завершило реализацию плана по модернизации пограничных знаков и символики на границе с Ираном, Туркменистаном, Узбекистаном, Таджикистаном и Китаем. Об этом упомянул исполняющий обязанности министра по делам границ и племен Ноорулла Нури в своем ежегодном докладе, сообщают афганские СМИ. Он сказал, что смена знаков и символики была … [Read more...]
Dushanbe hosted Second Forum of Rectors of Higher Professional Educational Institutions of Central Asia
The Second Forum of Rectors of Higher Professional Educational Institutions of Central Asian States was held on 13 September 2023, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, as part of the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States. The forum was attended by representatives of 70 higher educational institutions from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and … [Read more...]
Fuel and energy, electric power, industry and agriculture – on the agenda of the meeting of Kyrgyzstan Ambassador with the Turkmen Deputy Prime Ministers
Last week, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan A.Madmarov met with Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan A.Begliev (oil and gas complex), B.Annamamedov (electric power, construction, industry), and A.Yazmyradov (agriculture), as well as the Minister of Energy of Turkmenistan, co-chairman of the Intergovernmental Kyrgyz-Turkmen Commission on trade, … [Read more...]
Dushanbe Meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea – Outcomes
nCa Report On 15 September 2023, a meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea was held in Dushanbe. The meeting was attended by: • Tajikistan - President Emomali Rahmon • Kazakhstan - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev • Turkmenistan - President Serdar Berdimuhamedov • Uzbekistan - Shavkat Mirziyoyev • … [Read more...]
Turkmen State University took part in the Congress of the Eurasian Association of Universities in Moscow
Representatives of the Turkmen State University named after Makhtumkuli participated in the 15th Congress of the Eurasian Association of Universities, which was held on 2 March 2023 in Moscow. According to the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper, the forum was attended by representatives of 127 universities from 18 countries of the world. The President of the Association is the … [Read more...]
EAEU member countries are important trade partners of Turkmenistan, says DPM Geldimyradov
The EAEU member countries are important trading partners of Turkmenistan, cooperation with which has solid potential and covers various sectors of the economy, Hojamyrat Geldimyradov said, during his remarks at an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Sochi on Thursday, 8 June. "Today, trade, economic and investment cooperation between our states … [Read more...]
EBRD in Turkmenistan invites businessmen to Export School
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development invites Turkmen entrepreneurs and enterprises whose activities are aimed at export to participate in the Export School. The Export School is a series of seminars for business leaders and export–responsible staff of companies aimed at improving their knowledge and skills related to export activities, as well as providing … [Read more...]
EBRD predicts high growth rates of Turkmenistan’s economy
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development predicts the continuation of strong growth rates in Turkmenistan in the short term, with GDP growth of 6.5% in 2023 and up to 7% in 2024, according to the latest edition of EBRD report on regional economic prospects, published on 16 May. " The Turkmen authorities continue to report remarkable growth rates, of 6.2 per cent … [Read more...]
EBRD study looks at sustainable transport connections between Europe and Central Asia
nCa Report The EBRD has recently released a report on ‘Sustainable transport connections between Europe and Central Asia.’ It is the product of massive and wide-ranging collaboration including very active cooperation by the regional countries. It is also the result of the hard work of the EBRD teams at various locations. Here is a slightly abridged version of the Executive … [Read more...]
EBRD Supports 22 Projects in Turkmenistan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) currently has 22 active portfolio projects in Turkmenistan, with a total value of €28 million. Industry, agrobusiness and commerce make up 95% or €27 million of the current portfolio, while financial institutions’ share is 5 %. As of 31 July 2023, the EBRD has invested in 87 projects in Turkmenistan. The … [Read more...]
Economic cooperation between Korea and Central Asia discussed in Seoul
The Korea Times hosted a roundtable titled "Future of Korea-Central Asia Economic Cooperation" at the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) headquarters in Seoul, on Friday, 23 June. The meeting was aimed to discuss the potential synergy between Korea's technological prowess and Central Asia's resource wealth, which can open new opportunities for fruitful … [Read more...]
Economic Watch: China-Central Asia natural gas pipeline fostering a shared future
Modiarov Behzod woke up at around 6 a.m. and refreshed himself, gearing up for yet another day of work deep in the desert. The August sun had already begun to shine brightly, and the azure-blue sky was gradually clearing up after the sandy conditions of the previous night had dissipated. Braving the heatwaves, Behzod, an operator in a natural gas field, and his colleagues … [Read more...]
Education, science and healthcare sector of Turkmenistan: key facts
The "Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country in 2022-2028" envisages the construction of 40 preschool institutions, 54 general education institutions, and the commissioning of 4 new higher professional educational institutions in the country. Deputy Prime Minister N.Amannepesov, who oversees the healthcare, education and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan attended OSCE organized Central Asian Meeting on Education on cybercrime and digital evidence in Tashkent
Approaches and methodologies for education on cybercrime and digital evidence for criminal justice practitioners were at the centre of a two-day regional meeting held on 9 and 10 March 2023 in Tashkent, says OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan. The event, organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, brought … [Read more...]
EERA and Turkmenistan Explore Potential for Energy Research Collaboration
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium Sapar Palvanov had a meeting with Adel El Gammal, the Secretary General of the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), says the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels. During their discussions, a spotlight was cast on potential collaboration between EERA and the research institutes of Turkmenistan, which are actively engaged in … [Read more...]
Genomic sequencing: supporting Turkmenistan to fight influenza viruses and prepare for future pandemics
With support from WHO/Europe, for the first time, genomic sequencing is now being used in Turkmenistan to rapidly detect influenza viruses and determine if current influenza vaccines are efficient, respond accordingly and, ultimately, save lives and protect people from severe respiratory infections. Recently, WHO/Europe organized training for laboratory specialists in … [Read more...]
Effective participation and inclusion of national minorities in focus of OSCE meeting in Turkmenistan
Kairat Abdrakhmanov, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, speaking at the opening session of a roundtable discussion effective participation and inclusion of national minorities organized by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat and the Office of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities on 15 June 2023 (OSCE) Good practices in the field of effective participation … [Read more...]
ELA Tier 2: Strengthening transformational leadership for health to drive health systems change
Supporting health leadership for the present while building health leadership for the future is at the heart of the Pan-European Leadership Academy (ELA) Tier 2 demonstration project, which closed last week in Copenhagen. Since March, 8 mid-career professionals from health ministries and affiliated institutions from Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Moldova, San Marino, … [Read more...]
Документы, подписанные по итогам Международной конференции
На полях конференции «Международные транспортно-транзитные коридоры: взаимосвязь и развитие — 2023» было подписано 26 документов: Меморандумы о взаимопонимании по обслуживанию грузовых амбаров в международных аэропортах Ашхабада, Туркменбаши и Туркменабата между Агентством «Туркменховаеллары» и Lufthansa (Германия). Международный аэропорт Ашхабада агентства … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan proposed Turkmenistan to use an electronic permit system in international transportation
Uzbekistan offers Turkmenistan to switch to the E-permit system, which implies the electronic exchange of permit forms for international road transportation. The proposal was announced on 10 March in Ashgabat at a meeting of the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov with the Chairman of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers … [Read more...]
Electricity transmission project from Turkmenistan to Herat is a significant vital project, says Afghanistan
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Afghanistan's power utility company, and officials from Turkmenenergo State Electric Power Corporation met to discuss the technical aspects of an electricity transmission project to the Noorul Jihad substation in Herat, DABS said in a press release. The meeting’s agenda included such as issues as project surveys, document preparation, … [Read more...]
Electronics manufacturer Aýdyń gijeler is a success story of public-private partnership in Turkmenistan
The company "Aýdyń gijeler" was established in July 2015 jointly with the Ministry of Industry and Construction Production of Turkmenistan with a 49% share in the Authorized Capital. The general director of the company Khydyrberdi Abdurakhmanov told the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper about milestones of the country's largest manufacturer of electronic equipment and IT … [Read more...]