Ambassador Philippe Merlin of France hosted in Ashgabat on 14 July 2023 a reception to mark the Fête Nationale Française (The French National Day). It is the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789 during the French Revolution, also known as the Bastille Day. Here is the speech of Ambassador Philippe Merlin in its entirety: Dear Minister; Dear Turkmen … [Read more...]
Embassy of Pakistan in Ashgabat hosts reception to mark Defence of Pakistan Day
The embassy of Pakistan in Ashgabat hosted on Wednesday, 6 September 2023, a reception to mark the Defence Day of Pakistan, a day dedicated to peace and friendship. The participants included the defence attachés from the diplomatic missions based in Ashgabat together with their spouses, and the representatives of the armed forces and law enforcement agencies of … [Read more...]
Emomali Rahmon and Serdar Berdimuhamedov held talks. 23 documents signed
Photo: press service of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Tajik-Turkmen talks at the highest level took place today in Dushanbe: first, the leaders of the two countries had a tete-a-tete talk, and then with the participation of official delegations of the parties. As a result of the negotiations, 23 documents on cooperation were signed. During the talks, the … [Read more...]
Emomali Rahmon invites Arkadag Berdimuhamedov to a Consultative meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has sent a letter to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inviting him to participate in the September meeting of the heads of Central Asian states. "Attaching great importance to maintaining a trusting political dialogue, with great pleasure I invite you to … [Read more...]
Empowering Central Asian Youth for Positive Change: UNODC ROCA’s Regional Initiative
The Central Asian region is at a critical demographic juncture. Young people under 30 years old constitute more than 50 percent of the population. In two decades, these young people will be the largest labor force the region has ever had. Data suggests that the age youth in the region try drugs of any kind dropped from 14 to 10 years old. This is a signal for the Central Asian … [Read more...]
Empowering youth voices in Central Asia: OSCE Summer School spurs engagement on climate change and security in mountain areas
From 17 to 26 August 2023, twenty young people from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan gathered in the northern Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan to learn about climate-related security risks in mountain areas and deliberate on innovative solutions and collective actions to mitigate these risks. The summer school was organized by the … [Read more...]
Energizing Indian Bihu dances in Ashgabat graced this Saturday summer evening
Ravilya Kadyrova and Elvira Kadyrova Indian folk music and dance will hardly leave anyone indifferent. Even if you are not a skilled dancer, the Bihu folk dance's energising force will cause you to start clapping and stamping in time with the music of the drums, pipes, and flutes. The Bihu Dance Group, led by Ms. Gogoi Dreamly, took part in an international dance and … [Read more...]
Final Declaration of the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality published as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly
Final Declaration adopted at the First Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development published in the six official UN as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly under agenda item 58 “Peacebuilding and sustaining peace”, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN said in a press … [Read more...]
EU to hold Investment conference later this year on connectivity with Central Asia
The investment conference will be held later this year to follow up the EBRD study on connectivity between Europe and Central Asia, according to the remarks by President of European Council Charles Michel after the second high-level regional meeting EU-Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan on 2 June. “Just last month, the EU-Central Asia Economic Forum looked at how to improve … [Read more...]
EU-Central Asia meeting on Afghanistan wrapped up in Ashgabat – Joint statement issued – Turkmen Foreign Ministry received UNAMA Head and EU representatives
Joint Statement by Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan of the European Union, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan and the EU Special Representative for Central Asia following the meeting on 26 May 2023 in Ashgabat The fourth meeting in the EU and Central Asia Special Representatives … [Read more...]
The 4th Edition EU – Central Asia Civil Society Forum ended in Tashkent
10 March 2023, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The annual EU Central Asia Civil Society Forum involving representatives of the civil society from Central Asia and the European Union took place in Tashkent on 10 March 2023. The discussion focused on the implementation of the EU Strategy on Central Asia. The event was commenced by the European Union Special Representative for … [Read more...]
EU-Central Asia: 10th High-Level Political and Security Dialogue held in Astana
The tenth round of the annual High-Level Political and Security Dialogue between the European Union and the countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 13th June 2023, EU Delegation in Kazakhstan said in a press release. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan were … [Read more...]
BOMCA announces a children’s drawing competition in Turkmenistan
The European Union's Border Management Program in Central Asia (BOMCA) and the Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP) announce a drawing contest in Turkmenistan on the theme "Friendship has no borders". This event is organized in honor of the 20th anniversary of the above-mentioned EU programs. Schoolchildren aged from 8 to 12 are invited to the … [Read more...]
EU-funded Programme builds capacity in the area of document security of migration and border management personnel in Turkmenistan
From 12 to 14 June, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) in partnership with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held a national training of trainers (ToT, basic level) on document security in Turkmenabad for the officers and teaching staff of the State Migration Service and the State Frontier Service of … [Read more...]
European scientists will resume studying the secrets of ancient Margiana
After a long break due to the Covid–19 pandemic, the European archaeological project "TAP-Togolok" (Togolok Archaeological Project), headed by Dr. Barbara Cerasetti, will resume work in Turkmenistan in September 2023 at the Bronze Age settlement of Togolok 1 in the Murghab region on the territory of ancient Margiana, the TAP Togolok project reports. Ancient Margiana, once … [Read more...]
Expert Ussa Ussaev spoke about the prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Caspian states
Every year on August 12, the countries of the Caspian region celebrate the Day of the Caspian Sea. The tradition dates back to 2007, after the entry into force of the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, or the Tehran Convention. Columnist Ussa Ussaev told the editors of Turkmenportal about the cooperation of Turkmenistan with … [Read more...]
Experts from Belgium-based Diplomatic World Institute share their impressions of Arkadag city opening ceremony
Barbara Dietrich, CEO and founder of the Diplomatic World Magazine and Institute based in Brussels, attended the opening ceremony of Arkadag city in Turkmenistan on 29 June 2023. In short conversation with nCa she highlighted the enthusiasm of Turkmen people and praised the concept of country’s first smart city. Alberto Turkstra, an expert on Central Asia and project … [Read more...]
Experts of the transport sector of Turkmenistan visited Latvia and Lithuania – outcomes of the visit
Representatives of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" and the member companies of the Association, as well as experts from other Central Asian countries made a study trip to Latvia and Lithuania in order to explore new transport routes and their potential. The trip was facilitated by the USAID Project on Trade in Central Asia, the IPC "TRACECA" and the Union of Transport … [Read more...]
Ashgabat and FAO co-host International Conference on Food Security – Turkmenistan and FAO signed a number of documents
On 9 March, a meeting of agriculture ministers of Central Asian states was held in Ashgabat as part of the international conference "Cooperation on food security in the context of climate change". The two-day forum was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the support of the … [Read more...]
Experts Name Mid-Term Cooperation Scenarios in Central Asia
Stronger ties between Central Asian nations will help the region withstand growing pressures in an uncertain world, according to an article published in the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper on Feb. 21 by experts from the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS), EY (Ernst & Young), and Kazakh National Academy of Sciences. The experts evaluate the region’s … [Read more...]
EXPO Central Asia 2023 Spotlights Region’s Economic Potential
On the sidelines of the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, an exhibition of commodity producers of Central Asian countries is being held from 14 to 16 September 2023. On Thursday, the Presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan visited the expo. The purpose of the expo is to feature the products of … [Read more...]
Falling Walls Lab final in Ashgabat was a trailblazing event – Part One
nCa Report There were twelve finalists, and all of them were well prepared. Their ideas were groundbreaking. The jury was definitely hard put to pick the winner. As the late afternoon languorously merged into early evening, the entrance hall of the academy of fine arts of Ashgabat turned into a cozy little corner for exchange of innovative and pioneering concepts on 11 May … [Read more...]
Falling Walls Lab final in Ashgabat was a trailblazing event – Part Two
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...]