For ten days, a group of scientists from the French Federation of Speleology (FFS), including karstologists and speleobiologists, worked in Turkmenistan and explored the caves called "Kapkutan", "Gulshirin", "Hoshimoyik" and "Intermediate", the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. These karst labyrinths are located on the territory of the Koytendag State Nature … [Read more...]
Full text of the UNESCAP resolution on establishment of the United Nations special programme for the Aral Sea basin (UNSPAS) initiated by Turkmenistan
United Nations E/ESCAP/RES/79/8 Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Seventy-ninth session Agenda item 4 (d) Resolution adopted by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific on 19 May 2023 79/8. Consideration of the modalities for the establishment of the United Nations … [Read more...]
Gifts for children of the Palace “Döwletliler köşgi” (State Orphanage)
On the occasion of the International Children's Day celebrated in Turkmenistan, a festive celebration took place at the Palace "Döwletliler köşgi" [Orphan’s Palace], during which gifts were presented to the students of the Palace on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship … [Read more...]
Governor of St. Petersburg offers to promote Turkmen products on the Russian market
As part of the official visit of the St. Petersburg’s delegation, on Monday, 11 September, Governor Alexander Beglov met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, foreign minister Rashid Meredov, the administration of St. Petersburg reports. "The Government of St. Petersburg highly appreciates the partnership with Turkmenistan. Their development … [Read more...]
The system has built-in equalizers in Parliamentary Elections of Turkmenistan
The process of the parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan has reached its active phase as the registered candidates have started their campaigns. The system is geared to provide equal opportunity and equal facilities to all the candidates regardless of their party affiliation or none thereof. The local administrations in their constituencies are obliged to arrange the … [Read more...]
Governor of St. Petersburg Visits Ashgabat – Meetings with the leadership of Turkmenistan to take place – Arkadag city and St. Petersburg to ink cooperation agreement
Governor Alexander Beglov, leading an official delegation of the Government of St. Petersburg, arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on Sunday, 10 September, according to the St. Petersburg administration. Beglov will meet with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat. The side will discuss issues of cooperation in the economic, humanitarian … [Read more...]
Grand ceremony marks official inauguration of Arkadag City in Turkmenistan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led Thursday, 29 June 2023, a string of events to mark the official inauguration of the Arkadag City in Turkmenistan. The Arkadag City, right from the stage of planning, was aimed to serve as the global prototype of a sustainable city. The guests included the high level delegations from some fourteen friendly countries, and large number of … [Read more...]
AD Ports Group enters the logistics market of Uzbekistan, forges its presence in Central Asia
The UAE-based AD Ports Group (AD Ports) and SEG ENERA Group, one of the multisectoral holding companies of Uzbekistan, announced Monday, 6 March 2023, the creation of a new joint venture ADL-Ulanish, which will provide comprehensive global logistics services across Uzbekistan. According to the press service of AD Ports Group, Through the new joint venture enterprise, AD … [Read more...]
Guests in reception by British Embassy in Ashgabat virtually participate in coronation ceremonies of King Charles III
John Hamilton, the Chargé d'affaires of the British Embassy in Ashgabat, hosted a reception on 6 May 2023. It was timed to coincide with the ceremonies taking place in London for the coronation of King Charles III. The large screens in the banquet hall beamed the transmissions live from London. The atmosphere created by the décor added to the feeling of virtual participation … [Read more...]
Начался рабочий визит Президента Сердара Бердымухамедова в Великобританию
Сегодня Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов по приглашению английской стороны отбыл с рабочим визитом в Великобританию, где примет участие в церемонии коронации Короля Соединённого Королевства Великобритании и Северной Ирландии Карла III и его супруги королевы-консорта. В столичном Международном аэропорту главу государства провожали официальные лица. Участие Президента … [Read more...]
Head of the UNAMA Liaison Office in Islamabad praised strong UN – Turkmenistan Partnership
On May 23, 2023, a presentation on the developments in Turkmenistan and its foreign policy was given to the Head of UNAMA Liaison Office Islamabad Malick Ceesay at Turkmenistan Embassy in Islamabad. The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Atajan Movlamov highlighted the partnership of Neutral Turkmenistan with the UN and its relevant agencies aimed … [Read more...]
Head of UNRCCA participated in landmark forum of the Women Leaders’ Caucus held back-to-back with Heads of State of Central Asia consultative meeting in Dushanbe
On 14 September 2023, Special Representative of UN Secretary General for Central Asia Kaha Imnadze took part in a landmark Forum of the Women Leaders’ Caucus (WLC) convened in parallel with the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Women Leaders’ Caucus was launched in late 2020 with the support of UNRCCA and UNDP as a … [Read more...]
How is Turkmenistan working on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 2 “Zero Hunger”?
After a decade of decline in the number of people suffering from hunger, in 2015 the indicators of hungry began to grow again. According to UN estimates, almost 690 million people, or 8.9 percent of the world's population, are hungry in the world. This is 10 million more people than last year, and 60 million up from figures five years ago. Goal 2 of the global development … [Read more...]
How to Accelerate Economic Growth in the Caucasus and Central Asia
By Nick Gigineishvili July 10, 2023 In the medium-term, reforms can increase output in the region by 5 to 7 percent Since independence in the early 1990s, income levels and living standards in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) have improved but remain well below the levels of emerging Europe. The state continues to play a dominant role in many CCA economies and … [Read more...]
Hungarian Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Ashgabat – Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Orban discussed prospects of Turkmen-Hungarian cooperation
Viktor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary, arrived in Turkmenistan on a two-day official visit on Thursday, 8 June. The delegation accompanying Orban includes Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Culture and Innovation Janos Cak, Minister of Energy Csaba Lantos and Minister of Economic Development Marton Nagy. On the first day of … [Read more...]
Hungary believes Central Asia has greater role in the new era of world economy
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, speaking to the journalists in Ashgabat after his meeting with the Turkmen leadership this Friday, said the present situation had upset traditional economic relations, and may well open a new era in the world economy. These changes, “from our point of view, from the European point of view, have increased the role of the Central Asian … [Read more...]
Ambassador Movlamov: Pakistan is a strategic partner in the implementation of the TAPI project
Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov said that Turkmenistan considers Pakistan as a strategic partner in the implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India). The statement came during a Seminar on “Turkmenistan-Pakistan Relations – Pursuing a Collaborative Future” at the Center of Pakistan and International Relations … [Read more...]
IFAS Projects worth over $590 million aim to improve lives of 60 million in Aral Basin
Within the framework of the Aral Sea Basin Program-4 (ASPB-4), the flagship project of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, 25 major projects totaling $591.3 million are in the process of implementation. This was stated by the chief specialist of the IFAS Department of International Relations Dilorom Sheralieva in an interview with the National News Agency of … [Read more...]
Imports from Turkmenistan to the UK posted 400% growth – Department for Business and Trade
The total volume of trade turnover between the UK and Turkmenistan for the period from April 2022 to March 2023 amounted to 52 million pounds, an increase of 30%, or 12 million pounds at current prices compared to the same period of previous years. Such data are provided in the Trade and Investment factsheet, issued by the British Department for Business and Trade. During … [Read more...]
Improving humanitarian ties between Central Asian countries is the focus of the September meetings in Dushanbe
The Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Tajikistan will be accompanied by a number of events aimed at enhancing humanitarian ties and people-to-people understanding in the region. Volunteer Forum The Forum of Central Asian Volunteers will be held on 14 September in Dushanbe. According to the Tajik news agency "Khovar", active volunteers, volunteer … [Read more...]
Improving international rail transport are on the agenda OSJD-led meeting in Ashgabat
These days, the 34th meeting of representatives of the Parties to the International Railway Transit Tariff Agreement is being held in Ashgabat, dedicated to the improvement and updating of the Agreement, TDH reports. The agreement unites two dozen countries, which establishes uniform rules and tariffs for the transportation of goods by rail in transit. The forum is being … [Read more...]
ОБСУЖДЕНЫ ВОПРОСЫ СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОГО ПАРТНЁРСТВА МЕЖДУ ТУРКМЕНИСТАНОМ И КНР
Сегодня, 31 июля 2023 года, министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашид Мередов провёл встречу с делегацией Китайской Народной Республики во главе с членом ЦК Коммунистической партии Китая, секретарём комитета КПК провинции Цинхай Чэнь Ганом. В ходе переговоров стороны обсудили актуальные аспекты туркмено-китайского всестороннего стратегического партнёрства. При этом, было … [Read more...]
In January-May 2023, the Turkmenbashi Port received over 200 ships from Azerbaijan
In January-May 2023, the ferry terminal of the International Seaport Turkmenbashi received 213 vessels from Baku and sent 214 vessels in the back direction, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. During this period, the Turkmen ferries "Berkarar" and "Bagtyyar" performed 70 shuttle voyages to Azerbaijan. Tens of thousands of tonnes of transit and imported cargo, … [Read more...]
In Turkmenistan, the NGO will work with youth in the border province under EU-funded project
The Border Management Programme in Central Asia – Phase 10 (BOMCA 10) selected nine actions for the benefit of border communities within its first Call for proposals among Central Asian NGOs, BOMCA reported. In the framework of its first Call for Applications, BOMCA 10 contracted ten NGOs granting the EU funding worth over 300,000 Euro for implementation of actions across … [Read more...]
India hosted online SCO summit – Iran became part of the Shanghai family – Kazakhstan assumes SCO chairmanship – The New Delhi Declaration emphasizes: Central Asia is the core of the SCO
nCa Report On Tuesday, 4 July, an online meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. The meeting was attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, President of China Xi Jinping, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, President of Russia … [Read more...]
Infographic: China-Central Asia economic and trade cooperation achieves tangible results
China's economic and trade cooperation with the five Central Asian countries has achieved tangible results since the establishment of diplomatic ties more than 30 years ago, Chinese Ministry of Commerce said in a press briefing. China's trade with the five countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – increased to $70.2 billion in 2022 … [Read more...]
Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan – current activities and prospects of international cooperation
The newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" (issue for 8 August 2023) published an article by Svetlana Akhmedova, Scientific Secretary of the Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, which deals with the current projects of the Institute and the prospects for international cooperation of this institution with similar foreign … [Read more...]
UNDP continues dialogue on the role of the private sector in the development of the national adaptation planning process in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 27 February 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 second working meeting … [Read more...]
International Conference on Financial and Investment Support of Water Resources Rational Use Measures Concludes Successfully in Turkmenistan
Photo: © UN RCO in Turkmenistan Ashgabat, 20 June 2023 - The Government of Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), hosted a highly successful international conference on "Financial and Investment Support of Water Resources Rational Use Measures." The event, co-moderated by Mr. Dmitry Shlapachenko, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
International experts discuss the state of the Caspian seal population
Recently, an international webinar "The state of the Caspian seal population in the present and future" was held in a hybrid format. The event was attended by representatives of research centers and experts on biodiversity of five countries of the Caspian region, including Turkmenistan, the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" reports. During the webinar, the results of … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Ministry of Health of Turkmenistan are introducing the first digital application for Mother and Child Home Visiting services
March 3, 2023, Ashgabat - Strengthening primary health care and providing quality mother and child health services are among the key health priorities of Turkmenistan. UNICEF and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry are working together to increase the quality of these services through optimization of home visiting by health professionals. This service has an important … [Read more...]
International Horse Breeding Academy Opens in Turkmenistan – the first-ever in the Central Asian region
On 1 September the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the opening ceremony of the Aba Annayev International Horse Breeding Academy in Arkadag. The Academy was established on the initiative of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. This is the first equestrian … [Read more...]
International Magazine “Diplomatic World” told about the Turkmen Alabai
"Turkmen Alabai dogs: a symbol of loyalty and strength" - under this heading, an article about Turkmen dogs of the Alabai breed, prepared by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium, was published in the new issue of the international magazine "Diplomatic World". The article is rather than just about a dog, it highlights the cultural value of the Turkmen people, since Alabai … [Read more...]
ПРООН и партнеры содействуют расширению прав и возможностей молодежи для повышения устойчивости к насильственному экстремизму
Ашхабад, 31 марта 2023 г.: ПРООН в Туркменистане вместе с партнерами встретились сегодня в здании ООН для обсуждения достижений, обмена опытом и подведения итогов странового компонента Туркменистана глобального проекта «Усиление устойчивости к насильственному экстремизму в Азии (STRIVE Asia). Совместное партнерство ЕС и ООН», финансируемого Европейским Союзом … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan took part in the Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group in response to COVID-19
nCa Report On Thursday, 2 March 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited Baku, Azerbaijan, where he took part in the Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group in response to COVID-19. The Summit, chaired by Azerbaijan, was attended by heads of state and government of about 70 countries, presidents of 5 countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
International seaport of Turkmenbashi offers to store goods free of customs duties
The International seaport of Turkmenbashi, being a new port in the Caspian region, has a number of advantages and services for cargo handling. The favorable location of the country and the growing engagement of Turkmen carriers and logistics companies in international transportation conditions contribute to the daily increase in transit cargo volumes. Some transit cargo … [Read more...]
Interview at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with Teri Hakala, Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia
This is unofficial, slightly paraphrased translation of the text received from the foreign office of Turkmenistan: 1. How do you assess this format of cooperation (Meeting of Special Representatives for Afghanistan in the "CA-EU" format), in particular, your comments on the results of today's meeting? Teri Hakala: First of all, I want to emphasize that this is our 4th … [Read more...]
Interview with the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan on the development of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation
In October last year, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at the request of the Chinese state media, answered questions from Wang Jiu, press officer of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan. – Hello, dear Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan. Thank you for … [Read more...]
IOM project “Strengthening the legal framework on trafficking in persons in Turkmenistan in the context of youth and women empowerment” presented in Ashgabat
19 June 2023 Ashgabat, 16 June 2023 - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) presented the project titled “Strengthening the legal framework on trafficking in persons in Turkmenistan in the context of youth and women empowerment” to members of the Interdepartmental Working Group charged with the implementation of the National Action Plans of Turkmenistan on … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan and the head of the Russian company Vozrozhdenie discussed ongoing projects and promising areas of cooperation
On Wednesday, 1 March 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Igor Bukato, Head of the Vozrozhdenie Group of Design and Construction Companies. Bukato confirmed his company’s high interest in strengthening productive business ties with Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the businessman informed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov about the ongoing work. Vozrozhdenie has … [Read more...]
Iran and Turkmenistan discuss cooperation on tackling dust and sand storms
Iran and Turkmenistan intend to cooperate in the fight against dust and sand storms, which have become more frequent in recent years due to climate change. According to Iran Press, on Tuesday Iraj Heshmati, Deputy of Human Environment at Iran's Department of Environment, had a video meeting with Babaniyazov Charygeldi, the Minister of Environmental Protection of … [Read more...]
Iran declares its gas hub ambitions – partnership with Turkmenistan, Russia and Turkmenistan is in focus
Elvira Kadyrova Iran is developing plans to turn the country into a gas hub of the Middle East through cooperation with Qatar, Russia and Turkmenistan. This was announced on Wednesday by Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji. “Through cooperation with Russia, Turkmenistan and Qatar, we are trying to have a gas hub in the Asaluyeh [port] in the Persian Gulf region, with … [Read more...]
Iran is negotiating with Turkmenistan on direct gas imports
Iran is negotiating with Turkmenistan on direct gas supplies, in addition to the gas swap. This was stated by the Director General of the National Gas Company of Iran, according to Iranian media. In an interview with ISNA, Majid Chegani spoke about the prospect of direct gas imports from Turkmenistan. "This issue is in our plans, and we are negotiating," he … [Read more...]
Iran’s non-oil exports to Turkmenistan through the Lotfabad border crossing posted over 100% growth
The volume of non-oil exports to Turkmenistan through the Lotfabad border crossing (from the Turkmen side - Artyk), Khorasan-Razavi Province, increased by 103% in the first quarter of this year (from 21 March to 21 June according to the Iranian calendar) compared to the same period last year. This is reported by the IRNA news agency with reference to the head of the Lotfabad … [Read more...]
Turkmen Logistika Association and DAI Global LLC signed a MoU
On 1 March, 2023, the Turkmen Logistika Association, which is umbrella organization for transport and logistics companies of Turkmenistan, and Maryland-based company DAI Global LLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The key areas of cooperation within the framework of the Memorandum are improving the quality of logistics services, the introduction of modern digital … [Read more...]
Iraq to Import Turkmen Gas Through Iran in Swap Deal
The delegation of Iraq headed by Deputy Minister of Energy of the country Adil Karim Kak Ahmed and Deputy Minister of Oil Izzat Saber Esmail held talks with the State Concern "Turkmengaz" in Ashgabat on Thursday, 24 August. The purpose of the meeting was to hold consultations on the purchase of Turkmen natural gas by Iraq under the swap scheme through Iran, the newspaper of … [Read more...]
Iraqi government forms committee to deal with gas imports plans from Turkmenistan and Qatar
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity has confirmed that it has formed a joint committee to discuss importing gas from Qatar and Turkmenistan, Iraqi News reports. The committee includes officials from the Ministry of Oil and the Ministry of Electricity and is aimed to arrange gas imports from Turkmenistan and Qatar. The committee’s delegations will visit both countries to … [Read more...]
IRU and Iranian road transport sector explore key regional opportunities – visited border crossing between Iran and Turkmenistan
To further raise the security and efficiency of regional trade and transit, IRU held workshops and meetings in the Iranian cities of Tehran, Bandar Abbas and Mashhad. IRU also visited the Lotfabad border crossing between Iran and Turkmenistan. IRU member the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), customs authorities (IRICA), the Iran Road … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan received over 130 new taxis from Japanese and South Korean automakers
135 units of world-famous Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra passenger cars were delivered to two regions of Turkmenistan. The cars will be used as taxis to transport passengers in urban area. Thus, the taxi company of the city of Turkmenabat received 85 cars, including 45 cars of the Toyota Corolla brand and 40 - Hyundai Elantra of the South Korean automaker. Recently, … [Read more...]
Issues of prevention the distribution of drugs in Central Asian region discussed in Ashgabat
On July 5, 2023, the 2nd meeting of the Steering Committee of the Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP) - Phase 7 was held at the “Yyldyz” Hotel in Ashgabat. The meeting was attended by representatives of state institutions-beneficiaries of the Central Asian countries, representatives of the delegation of the European Union in the Central Asian countries, … [Read more...]