Center for Young Scientists of the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after Dovletmammet Azadi has developed the “Magtymguly's World” app, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The purpose of the application is to familiarize a wide audience with the poetry and legacy of the great thinker of the Turkmen people, poet Magtymguly Fragi. The application … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Energy Outlook 2030 – Chapter from CAREC Report – Part Five
This is Part Five (last part) of the chapter on Turkmenistan of the recently issued CAREC Energy Outlook 2030 report. The complete report is available at this link: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/850111/carec-energy-outlook-2030.pdf Policy Recommendations While Turkmenistan’s government has taken some steps toward upgrading the country’s … [Read more...]
Turkmen National Institute of World Languages Opens Modernized Classrooms for Teaching Japanese under Japanese Government Grant Assistance Project
Today, on 13 September 2023, the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages hosted the opening ceremony of classrooms as part of the Project for providing equipment to teach Japanese language at the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages. This project, in turn, was implemented within the framework of Japanese Government project "Grassroots Grant … [Read more...]
Turkmen permanent representative to the UN met with Korean Deputy Foreign Minister
On June 5, 2023, at the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN, A. Ataeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN, met with Mr. Yong min Park, Deputy Minister for Multilateral and Global Affairs of the Republic of Korea. During the meeting, a constructive exchange of views took place on the bilateral cooperation of Turkmenistan with the Republic of Korea, as … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan is making efforts to increase the population of Turkmen kulans
31 Turkmen kulans were sent from the Bukhara specialized nursery “Jeyran” to the state reserve “Sudoche-akpetki”, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Uzbekistan reports. The government decree adopted in June 2021 envisages the resettlement of 175 Turkmen Kulans to protected natural territories located in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The ministry notes that work in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan conference considers the role of neutral states in strengthening security
ASHGABAT – The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan jointly hosted a one-day Regional Seminar on the Role of Neutral States in Strengthening Security, Stability and Dialogue in the OSCE Area in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event, held on Tuesday in the framework of the Call for Action – Helsinki +50 initiative, gathered 130 participants including … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan congratulates President of Türkiye on re-election
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and members of his family congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election as President of Türkiye. With 99.43% of the votes casted, Turkey’s Supreme Election Council announced that Erdogan won with 52.14% of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan convened a meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport
On May 10, 2023, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations chaired the 3rd Meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport in a virtual format. The meeting was attended by the Permanent Representatives to the UN of the member countries of the Group, the Executive Secretary of the International Center for Transport Diplomacy (ICTD) Mr. Igor Rounov, … [Read more...]
One of the oldest transport and logistics Russian companies is ready to take part in setting a freight service with Turkmen ports
The Russian transport and logistics company Sovfracht has recently confirmed its readiness to participate in the organization of regular sea transportation between the ports of Turkmenistan and Russia on the Caspian Sea. For this purpose, the company has all the necessary resources and competencies to act both as a carrier and as an operator of shipping lines. This was … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan exported over 566 million kV-h of electricity to Kyrgyzstan in February-April 2023
In February-April 2023, Turkmenistan exported over 566.38 million kilowatt-hours of electric energy to Kyrgyzstan, or 41.7% of the country's total electricity imports, KirTAG reports with reference to the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan. The total cost of supplies exceeded 1.48 billion Som an average of 2.62 Som (approx. US $3) per kilowatt-hour. Over the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan firmly adheres to neutrality stance and continues to use the potential of a neutral policy – Ambassador Rejepov
Turkmenistan, adhering to a firm position of neutrality, continues to fully use the potential of a neutral policy in supporting political and diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes and conflict situations in world politics, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan Batyr Rejepov stressed. He made this statement during his remarks at the High-Level Political and Security … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Energy Outlook 2030 – Chapter from CAREC Report – Part Four
This is Part Four of the chapter on Turkmenistan of the recently issued CAREC Energy Outlook 2030 report. The complete report is available at this link: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/850111/carec-energy-outlook-2030.pdf Technology Outlook Priority Technologies: Generation Priority technologies in Turkmenistan were selected based on the country’s … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan has made significant progress in providing clean water to the population
In recent years, Turkmenistan has made tremendous progress in providing clean water to its population. By 2020, 95% of the country's population had access to safe drinking water. The gap in access to safe drinking water has also narrowed across the country, according to the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper. Provision of drinking water to the population is carried out primarily … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan held humanitarian event in Afghan province of Herat
On May 3, 2023, the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Afghanistan (Herat province) held a humanitarian action in a 20-bed maternity home built by Turkmenistan in 2016 as a humanitarian aid in the city of Turgundi, Herat province, Afghanistan. At the request of the Afghan side, the event was held on the occasion of the recent overhaul of this health center by the Turkmen … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan High Tech week 2023: Harnessing the power of technology and Innovation to build an inclusive and sustainable future
The Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in a hybrid format holds the Week of High Technologies "Sustainable Economic Development: Innovation and Industrialization" from 18 through 21 September 2023 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The Week … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan highlighted the Aral problem at the ESCAP session and contributed to the creation of a special UN mechanism
The 79th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, has adopted the Resolution titled "Consideration of the conditions for the creation of a special United Nations program for the Aral Sea basin" at the initiative of Turkmenistan, the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan reports. The document was co-authored by … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan holds a month of tobacco control
On 1 May 2023, the traditional month of tobacco control started in Ashgabat, which is held from 1 to 31 May and is timed to coincide with the World No-Tobacco Day. The first day of events aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use, affordable smoking cessation services, tobacco control measures and protection of youth and children from passive smoke was … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Improves Disease Surveillance with WHO Support
The WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan will support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT) in conducting a series of workshops during August-September 2023 on strengthening the epidemiological surveillance of vaccine-preventable infections, as well as infection prevention and control in healthcare facilities of the country in the framework of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan continues to undertake efforts on development of green energy
The science and higher education is actively involved in the process of practical application of green energy’s best practices in Turkmenistan. Candidate of Technical Sciences Kakageldy Sariyev, director of the Research and Production Center "Renewable Energy Sources" of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan writes about this in his article published in the newspaper … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan increases gas supplies to China
Turkmenistan increased natural gas supplies to China to 2.9 billion cubic meters in March 2023, reaching the maximum levels of 2022, the Finmarket reports, citing data from the Chinese Customs Administration. In January this year, supplies decreased to 2.2 billion cubic meters and grew to 2.4 billion cubic meters in February. In value terms, the export of pipeline gas to … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is aimed at turning into one of the major hubs on transcontinental routes, says Turkmen expert
Occupying an advantageous geographical position and having a modern transport infrastructure, Turkmenistan pursues an active policy aimed at turning the country into one of the main hubs of crossing transcontinental routes, says Sapa Gurbanberdiev, a leading specialist of the company "Turkmenlogistics Ulgamy". In his article published in the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan", … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is moving forward with plans to extinguish a gas crater in the Karakum desert
The project to extinguish the gas crater "Gates of Hell" in the Turkmen Karakum desert, which caught fire more than 50 years ago due to the collapse of an exploration mine, is at the approval stage, TASS reports with reference to Irina Luryeva, head of the laboratory of the Natural Gas Research Institute of the State Concern Turkmengaz. The crater is also called "Shining … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is of paramount importance for Hungary’s energy security
The meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov is of paramount importance from the respect of Hungary’s energy security Bertalan Havasi, the Prime Minister’s press chief said to the Hungarian news agency MTI. Negotiations are currently underway with Turkmenistan on an energy cooperation agreement, an important … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Joins Meeting of EXPO 2023 Doha Participating Countries
The International Horticulture Exhibition EXPO-2023 Doha will be held in the capital of Qatar from 2 October 2023 to 28 March 2024 under the slogan "Green desert, Better environment". On 10-11 September, the international council on protocol and organizational issues of this exhibition was convened, the Turkmenistan’s Embassy to Qatar reports. According to Qatari media … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan launches website to help students wanting to study abroad
The ministry of education of Turkmenistan has launched a website to help the students and citizens wanting to study abroad. It has been designed by the Innovation Information Center of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. www.nic.gov.tm The Centre is also the authorized body on the mutual recognition of educational degrees between Turkmenistan and the European … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan leadership congratulates President Mirziyoyev on his birthday
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, congratulated President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his birthday in separate phone calls. He turned 66. According to the press office of the President of Uzbekistan, special attention was paid to the issues of … [Read more...]
Uztrasngaz: Turkmenistan has resumed gas supplies to Uzbekistan
Since 21 January 2023, Turkmenistan has resumed gas supplies to Uzbekistan, the Uzbek energy company engaged in the transportation, storage and sale of gas Uztransgaz reports with reference to the notification of the State Concern Turkmengaz. According to the press release, 16 million cubic meters of natural gas are imported daily through the Deryalyk gas distribution … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan may become a transit corridor for Uzbekistan to transport goods to Russia
Russia and Uzbekistan are exploring the possibility of organizing export-import cargo transportation along the multimodal route Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Caspian Sea–Russia and back. This was discussed at the meeting of the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov with the State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation D. Zverev. Issues … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Outlines Climate Change Initiatives to Boost Global Cooperation
During the government meeting on Thursday, 31 Aug 2023, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Rashid Meredov reported on the steps taken to develop international cooperation of Turkmenistan in the field of climate change. One of the main pillars of Turkmenistan's foreign policy is to expand constructive partnerships with countries and international … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan participated in the meeting of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea in Dushanbe
On 5 June 2023, a regular meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) was held in Dushanbe, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Tajikistan reports. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Annageldy Yazmyradov. The meeting was attended by high-ranking delegations of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan participates in largest International Expo in Afghanistan
A group of Turkmen businessmen participates at the Imam Abu Hanifa 2nd National and International Expo and Trade Fair in Kabul, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Afghanistan reports. The 2nd National and International Exhibition of Imam Abu Hanifah, organized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Investment/ACCI, will continue from 16 to 22 July 2023. The expo is … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan participates in the 111th session of the International Labour Conference
On 13 June 2023, Muhammetseyit Sylapov, Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan has participated to the Plenary session of the 111th session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Turkmenistan’s Permanent Mission to UN Office at Geneva reported. The minister made a statement on behalf of the Government delegation of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan paves the way for joining the Global Methane Pledge
During the Cabinet meeting on Saturday, 10 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the Roadmap for 2023-2024 for the development of international cooperation aimed at exploring Turkmenistan's accession to the Global Methane Pledge and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement at the national level. The document was presented by DPM, Foreign Minister … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan presented its second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the implementation of the SDGs, next report anticipated for 2025
On July 19, 2023, Turkmenistan's delegation, led by the Minister of Finance and Economy, Mr. Serdar Jorayev, during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development presented the second Voluntary National Review (VNR) of Turkmenistan on the progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. During the presentation, the delegation shared Turkmenistan's … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan President to attend UNGA 78th session and C5+1 Summit in New York
On 17-20 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a working visit to New York. This was announced by DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday, 16 September. During the visit, on 19 September the head of Turkmenistan will take part in the first US-Central Asia C5+1 summit and in the 78th session of the United … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Receives Industrial Gas Inflow at the Largest Field
The Galkynysh gas field, the largest field in Turkmenistan, has received a high-pressure industrial inflow of natural gas, the newspaper of the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan "Nebit-gas" reports. According to the estimates of specialists from the State Concern "Turkmengaz", the well is flowing at a rate of 2.26 million cubic meters of natural gas per day. The inflow … [Read more...]
PART ONE Complete Report: Reformation of Halk Maslahaty – Creation of position of national Leader – Constitutional Amendments
Contents of Part ONE Joint session of the Parliament of Turkmenistan and representatives of the public – Main Outcomes Turkmenistan adopts three constitutional laws to amend Constitution, define scope of reformatted Halk Maslahaty and newly created position of National Leader Decree of the President of Turkmenistan – About the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan releases its Second Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), within the framework of the joint project “Partnering for SDG acceleration. Phase II" implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, provided technical assistance in the preparation of the second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the progress in achieving the country's sustainable … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan reviews the progress towards the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference of Population and Development
Ashgabat, 6 September 2023 – As the international community prepares to mark 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, in collaboration with the Government of Turkmenistan convened a high-level national conference in Ashgabat to review the progress made since the landmark ICPD conference … [Read more...]
Joint session of the Parliament of Turkmenistan and representatives of the public – Main Outcomes
On 21 January 2023, a joint meeting of both chambers of the Parliament of Turkmenistan - the Halk Maslahaty and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan - and representatives of the public of Turkmenistan took place in Ashgabat. Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov presided at the meeting of the Parliament. Summary of the session’s outcomes: The upper house of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sends 40 tons of humanitarian aid to the Russian region affected by floods – Turkmen Ambassador visited Vladivostok
The humanitarian relief from Turkmenistan will arrive in the Primorsky Krai of the Russian Federation on Friday, 25 August, the region’s government said in a press release. 40 tons of humanitarian aid to the flood-affected region includes children's clothing, shoes, sleeping accessories. The corresponding order was adopted by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar … [Read more...]
Kazinform: The future of Central Asia discussed in Kazakhstan
Today (20 January), the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KISS) under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan hosted an expert meeting "Central Asia-2030: Images of the Future", Kazinform reports. The event discussed topical issues of the development of cooperation between the Central Asian countries … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sends message of condolence to Pakistan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has sent separate messages of condolence to President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on the explosion in the city of Kar of the Baujaur district that caused a number of casualties and left many injured. “Resolutely opposing any manifestations of terrorism and extremism, Turkmenistan fully supports the efforts of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
According to the Order of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a humanitarian caravan with a cargo of medicines and medical supplies, food and textile products weighing about 125 tons free of charge left Turkmenistan on May 11, 2023 for Afghanistan. Also, by the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, as part of this humanitarian action, a group of medical … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Shares Experience on Gender Mainstreaming in Customs Authorities at the training in Kyrgyzstan
From 22 to 24 August 2023, a regional training on gender mainstreaming was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for members of port control groups and air cargo control groups of the customs services of Central Asian countries. The participants of the training were employees of customs and other competent authorities of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan has 200 deposits of solid minerals – Russia offers assistance in their exploration
The Russian holding company Rosgeologia (RosGeo) offers Turkmenistan its overarching technological assistance and expertise in the exploration and development of vast mineral and hydrocarbon wealth. "There are more than 200 deposits of various solid minerals on the territory of Turkmenistan, and in order to develop the republic’s economy of the Republic, we are ready to … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan steps up work on the development of a Memorandum on the foreign trade regime
During an expanded Cabinet meeting on Friday, 14 July, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed Deputy Prime Minister Geldimyradov, who oversees the economic and financial block, to prepare a Memorandum on the foreign trade regime of Turkmenistan. This stage is part of the process of Turkmenistan's accession to the World Trade Organization. In May of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Strengthens Border Security with New Complex on Caspian Sea Coast
On Tuesday, 15 August, a new complex of buildings and facilities of the State Border Service was opened on the coast of the Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan, the TDH agency reports. The base is equipped with the latest technical equipment and technologies, a digital system, electronic maps, which allow to track the navigation of passenger and military vessels in the Caspian Sea, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Takes Comprehensive Measures to Combat Climate Change
Sustainable Development Goal 13 calls on the international community to take urgent measures to combat climate change and its consequences. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change serves as the main international intergovernmental framework for coordinating the global response to climate change. Turkmenistan is a party to the UNFCCC, as well as the Kyoto … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan takes part in the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
The Turkmen delegation, headed by the Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan Serdar Jorayev, is taking part in the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which will be held on 14-17 June 2023. Within the framework of this international economic forum, Minister will deliver a speech at the Session "Carbon regulation and creation of a market for the … [Read more...]