Dr. Ayjeren Myratdurdyyeva, WHO As part of the implementation of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework in Turkmenistan, technical advisory mission of Mr. Artem Fadeyev, Consultant of WHO/Europe was carried out to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on strengthening national capacity in the field of influenza viruses sequencing from 9 to 18 February 2023. During the … [Read more...]
More than 150 children are undergoing medical treatment at the expense of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation
The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation systematically allocates funds for various surgeries to children in need of guardianship. More than 100 and over 50 children have already undergone surgical treatment and medical examination and have been provided with various necessary medical supplies, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. On the eve of the … [Read more...]
Первый успешный опыт секвенирования вирусов гриппа в Туркменистане с практическим обучением при поддержке Всемирной организации здравоохранения (ВОЗ)
Автор: Др. Мураддурдыева Айджерен, ВОЗ В рамках реализации Механизма готовности к пандемическому гриппу (ГПГ) в Туркменистане, в стране была проведена консультативно-техническая миссия ВОЗ по вопросам усилении национального потенциала в области секвенирования вирусов гриппа с участием Фадеева Артема, консультанта Европейского регионального бюро Всемирной организации … [Read more...]
More than 7 million people live in Turkmenistan – Women are the leaders in the demographic landscape
The total population of Turkmenistan is 7057841 people. This was reported by the Chairman of the State Statistics Committee D.Amanmukhammedov at an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on Friday, 14 July. According to the results of the population census conducted in 2022, about 50% of the population are men, more than 50% are women, 47.1% are urban residents, 52.9% … [Read more...]
Multifaceted cooperation with the European Parliament was discussed at the MFA of Turkmenistan
On June 19, 2023, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Myahri Byashimova held a meeting with the delegation of the European Parliament, which arrived on a visit to Turkmenistan. During the talks, a review of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union was carried out, issues of further development of relations between Turkmenistan and the European Union both … [Read more...]
Multimodal route from China to Uzbekistan via Turkmenistan has been launched
Uzbek Railways announced the launch of container trains from the Chinese port of Xiamen to Uzbekistan via Iran and Turkmenistan. 39 40-foot containers with household appliances (refrigerator, washing machine, gas stoves) went by sea from the Chinese port of Xiamen to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. Xiamen Port is one of the largest ports in China on the coast of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Bahrain Summit Talks – 9 documents signed – Joint Communique Issued – Bahrain confers highest award on President of Turkmenistan
nCa Report The summit talks between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa took place in Manama, on 22 February 2023, the second day of the official visit of the Turkmen president. Nine documents were signed on the conclusion of the summit talks and a joint communique was issued. Bahrain conferred its highest award, the Order of … [Read more...]
NATO highlights Turkmenistan’s role as a key partner in Central Asia
On 7 September 2023, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium Sapar Palvanov presented his credentials to the Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, as the head of Turkmenistan's mission to NATO. A bilateral meeting was organized as part of the ceremony, where the two parties discussed the collaboration dynamics between Turkmenistan and the alliance, the Embassy of … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan starts official visit to Bahrain
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, accompanied by his delegation, flew to Bahrain Tuesday evening for his official visit. According to BNA, the official news agency of Bahrain, he was received at the airport by the Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister, Head of the Mission of Honor Nawaf bin … [Read more...]
Neutral countries can provide a unique perspective and act as a mediator between conflicting parties
Margareta Cederfelt, President, OSCE PA It is my great pleasure and honor to be here in Ashgabat and open this high-level event that was put together by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly jointly with the Parliament of Turkmenistan in the framework of the Call for Action-Helsinki +50 Initiative. This is the first Call for Action in-person event in a Central Asian country which … [Read more...]
Neutral states can absolutely help strengthen security, stability and dialogue – not just in the OSCE space but the entire world
nCa News-Commentary A great concept that can go places – but not immediately. --- We are talking of the pioneering conference that took place in Ashgabat on 16 May 2023. It was a joint undertaking of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. The theme of the conference was: “The role of neutral states in strengthening security, stability and dialogue in the OSCE … [Read more...]
Main service providers of Internet in Turkmenistan lower tariff, increase speed
The main service providers of Internet in Turkmenistan – AshGTS and Turkmentelecom – have announced that they will lower the tariffs and increase the speed of connection. There are four plans and they will be available from 1 March 2023: Internet service with speed of 1 Mb/s - 150 manat; Internet service with speed of 2 Mb/s - 180 manat; Internet service with … [Read more...]
New Cruise Ship for Caspian Sea Tourism to be Launched in 2024
The development of cruise tourism in the Caspian Sea will reach a new level with the launch of the Peter the Great liner, which is currently being completed in Astrakhan, Russia, and will be tested on rivers and sea spaces until the end of the year. The vessel will be put into operation in 2024 for the tourist season, according to the administration of the Astrakhan region. … [Read more...]
New equestrian complex in Turkmenistan will train horses for armed forces and law enforcement agencies
A new equestrian complex was opened in Turkmenistan on 29 April 2023. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the opening ceremony. Located among the soft and modest hills of Maneish area, the complex will train horses for the armed forces and law enforcement agencies including the border guards. There are vales, narrow and wide, among these hills. In contrast to the other … [Read more...]
New Russian Ambassador to Turkmenistan presented copies of his credentials
On May 17, 2023, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan Ivan Volynkin. At the beginning of the meeting, the Russian Ambassador presented copies of his credentials. V.Hajiyev congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment to a high … [Read more...]
Newly appointed Ambassador of Korea to Turkmenistan preseneted copy of credentials at the Foreign Ministry
On June 9, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Turkmenistan Ji Kyu-Taek, during which copies of his credentials were accepted. Hajiyev congratulated the Ambassador and expressed hope that with his appointment our bilateral relations would take on a more dynamic form and would develop in … [Read more...]
North-South Corridor: Russia-Turkmenistan Cargo Transportation Up 57%
Transportation on the railway network between Russia and Turkmenistan on the eastern route of the International North-South Transport Corridor in January - August 2023 increased by 57% compared to the same period in 2022, reports TASS with reference to Dmitry Murev, General Director of JSC "Russian Railways Logistics", daughter of "Russian Railways". "In 2023, there was a … [Read more...]
Official Position of Turkmenistan on Gas Unions and Alliances
Turkmenistan, being an active participant in international energy cooperation, pays great attention to the development of cooperation in the oil and gas sector with various states based on the principles of equal and mutually beneficial partnership, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH) reports. As is known, our country has repeatedly come up with initiatives aimed at … [Read more...]
OHCHR continues building capacity of young leaders of Turkmenistan in the area of human rights
Yelena Butova, OHCHR, National Programme Officer ASHGHABAT, Turkmenistan, May 23 – The UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (Regional Office for Central Asia – OHCHR/ROCA) has organized a workshop to enhance the capacity and knowledge of young people on human rights, including the right to participation, non-discrimination and the role of UN Human Rights Mechanisms … [Read more...]
Sheikh Faisal bin Nasser bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar meets National leader of Turkmenistan, invites him for visit to Qatar
The national leader of Turkmenistan and the chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a meeting in Ashgabat on 20 February 2023 with Sheikh Faisal bin Nasser bin Hamad Al-Thani, a member of the royal family of Qatar. The sides agreed that the Turkmen-Qatari cooperation was developing in the fields of energy, transport and communications, industry, … [Read more...]
Ombudsman of Turkmenistan visits Georgia
The Ombudsman of Turkmenistan, Ms. Y Gurbannazarova is visiting Georgia to get acquainted with the activities of the Office of the Public Defender of Georgia. The visit has been organized by the UNDP Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation will meet with the Public Defender of Georgia, representatives of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), employees of the gender … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan starts official visit of Bahrain today (21 February 2023)
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan will travel to Bahrain for an official visit today (21 February 2023). According to BNA, the official news agency of Bahrain, the announcement of the visit was made by the Royal Court of Bahrain. Summit talks are planned with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The sides are expected to sign several bilateral … [Read more...]
On the World Environment Day Turkmenistan discussed the environmental agenda with international partners
On 5 June, on the occasion of the World Environmental Protection Day, a scientific and practical conference "Achievements in the field of environmental protection and international cooperation in this field in the year under the motto "Happy youth with Arkadag Serdar" was held in Ashgabat, TDH reports. The conference in hybrid format was attended by heads and specialists of … [Read more...]
Afghanistan is building an enormous canal to draw water from Amudarya River. This may affect water availability situation in Central Asia.
nCa Report Afghanistan is rapidly building an enormous canal to draw water from the Amudarya River. This has the potential to affect the water availability situation to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The Qosh Tepa Canal, named after the Qosh Tepa district in the Jawzjan province, will be 285km in length and 100 meters in width. It will help irrigate 550000 hectares of land … [Read more...]
OSCE and Atlantic Council host cyber competition in Uzbekistan for youth from Central Asia and South Caucasus
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Atlantic Council, the US State Department and Inha University in Tashkent partnered to bring a multi-disciplinary cyber competition to Uzbekistan. The first edition of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge was developed specifically for university students in Central Asia and the South Caucasus. The competition will … [Read more...]
OSCE and UNOCT organize a regional workshop in Turkmenistan focused on prevention of bioterrorism attacks
A regional workshop on countering terrorism was held on 5-6 June 2023 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, focusing on the prevention of bioterrorism attacks involving biological agents and toxins. The workshop was organized by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat in partnership with the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) … [Read more...]
OSCE conducts a national table-top exercise in Turkmenistan on addressing the use of the internet for terrorist purposes
On 22 – 24 May 2023, the OSCE Secretariat’s Transnational Threats Department conducted a national table-top exercise in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on countering the use of the internet for terrorist purposes while respecting human rights. The exercise was organized together with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat. The three-day event brought together over 25 participants from … [Read more...]
OSCE delegation headed by the High Commissioner on National Minorities is on visit to Ashgabat
On Monday, 12 June, a delegation of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) headed by High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) Kairat Abdrakhmanov was received at the Parliament of Turkmenistan. The sides discussed the effectiveness of the partnership between Turkmenistan and the OSCE HCNM in a wide range of areas, including cooperation in the … [Read more...]
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of UAE visits Turkmenistan
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Minister for the Office of the President of the United Arab Emirates made a short visit to Turkmenistan on Sunday, 19 February 2023. He was received by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The talks covered a wide range of issues of bilateral, regional and global … [Read more...]
OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organizes Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 1 course for specialists from Kazakhstan, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
A three-week Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course (EOD level 1) started on 10 July at the Regional Explosive Hazards Training Centre (REHTC) of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Chimteppa, outskirts of Dushanbe. The representatives of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), the MoD, the US Embassy in Dushanbe and the United States Army Central (USARCENT) … [Read more...]
OSCE Secretary General to visit Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid will visit Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan from 31 May to 8 June for meetings with high-level government officials, parliamentarians and civil society. In Ashgabat, the Secretary General will meet with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of … [Read more...]
Last week Iranian oil ministry delegation had meetings in Turkmenistan, offered cooperation in several areas
An Iranian delegation led by the Deputy Oil Minister for Engineering, Research, and Technology Vahid-Reza Zeidifard was in Turkmenistan for the 14th special exhibition of Iran in Ashgabat. The delegation had meetings on the sidelines of the event, exchanging views with the senior officials of the state concern Turkmengaz, state concern Turkmennef, and the state corporation … [Read more...]
OSCE workshop brings together policymakers in Central Asia to discuss energy and natural resources management in the context of the situation in Afghanistan
On 14 June, the OSCE organized a regional workshop on energy co-operation and natural resource management in Central Asia within the context of the situation in Afghanistan. The event gathered around 30 policymakers and experts from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to discuss possible ways forward. “The crisis in Afghanistan has a pronounced regional dimension, and it … [Read more...]
A delegation of Russian doctors visited Turkmenistan
A delegation of Russian doctors visited Ashgabat last week, which included Deputy Minister of Health of Russia Tatyana Semenova, Head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation of the Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I.Pirogov, Candidate of Medical Sciences Denis Protsenko, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The government … [Read more...]
Outcomes of “Central Asia – China” format – 54 Agreements and Cooperation Initiatives, 19 Mechanisms and Platforms, 9 Multilateral Documents
On May 18-19, 2023, the first Central Asia-China Summit was held in the city of Xian, Shaanxi Province of China. During the Summit, a number of agreements on cooperation between the states of Central Asia and China were reached. I. Main agreements and cooperation initiatives 1. Creation of a mechanism for meetings of the heads of state of Central Asia and China. 2. … [Read more...]
Outcomes of first day of ITTC-2023: Private sector of Turkmenistan ready to play active role in regional and global transport and logistics solutions
nCa Report The mega event related to transport and logistics concluded its first day’s work on 3 May 2023 in Ashgabat. The theme of the conference and expo combo is – International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development. --- ITTC-2023 The outstanding feature, noted in the expo and further underlined during the conference, is that the Turkmen … [Read more...]
AD Ports Group may invest in Turkmen shipbuilding
The heads of the company "AD Ports Group" of the UAE and the Agency of sea and river transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary" discussed topical issues of cooperation via videoconference. One of the topics discussed was the prospects for investing in the construction of new vessels in Turkmenistan. In addition, it was proposed to bring company’s vessels to the … [Read more...]
Over 13 thousand students study Japanese in Turkmenistan
On 11 July 2023, Parliamentary Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoshikawa Yuumi, who was on a visit to Turkmenistan, met with the students of Azadi National Institute of World Languages, the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan reports. She visited the Japanese language classroom, where repairs are underway as part of the "Project to provide equipment for teaching … [Read more...]
Pakistan and Turkmenistan agree to forge connectivity and trade cooperation
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov had a meeting with Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production of Pakistan Dr. Gohar Ejaz in Islamabad on 7 Sep. According to the message of the Ministry of Commerce in social nets, trade routes and rail links, gas pipelines and transit trade took center stage in discussions. The sides highlighted the … [Read more...]
Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan hosts reception to mark birthday of His Majesty the Emperor
Ambassador YAMAMOTO Hiroyuki of Japan hosted a reception in Ashgabat on 17 February 2023 to mark the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor. The Turkmen government was represented by the deputy ministers of foreign affairs Vepa Hajiyev and Berdyniyaz Matiyev. Here is the speech of the ambassador on the occasion: Ambassador’s Remarks on the National Day Reception to … [Read more...]
Pakistan appreciates foreign policy of Turkmenistan
On 31 August 2023, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov met with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Jalil Abbas Jilani, MFA Turkmenistan said in a press release. At the beginning of the meeting, the ambassador congratulated the counterpart on taking office. During the talks, the parties discussed the state of bilateral relations, … [Read more...]
Pakistan offers a route to bring Turkmen energy resources to world markets
Pakistan is the most viable route for gas supplies from Turkmenistan to other parts of the world, Musadik Malik, the State Minister for Petroleum of Pakistan said on Wednesday, Pakistani news outlets report. According to a senior official, the Government of Pakistan has extended an invitation to Turkmenistan to explore the possibility of gas connectivity from the Chaman … [Read more...]
Pakistan: SCO can play the role of beacon of peace
Speech of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan at virtual SCO Summit on 4 July 2023 [Paraphrased Excerpts] The SCO represents a promising future only if we seize the opportunity to achieve the shared goals for the region’s peace and prosperity. Pakistan calls for SCO’s joint action to counter economic recession, terrorism & climate change. The SCO leaders are … [Read more...]
Palestine and Turkmenistan sign bilateral documents
On August 25, 2023, the meeting of the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D.Gulmanova with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, Riyadh al-Maliki, who arrived in our country on a visit the day before, was held. During the talks, the head of the Foreign Ministry of Palestine was informed about the priorities of the domestic and foreign … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, as a member of the UN Commission for Social Development, promotes joint initiatives during its 61st session
From February 6 to 15, 2023, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN took part in the 61st session of the UN Commission for Social Development. The theme of this session is “Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full implementation of the 2030 … [Read more...]
Parliament of Turkmenistan ratifies the Agreement with Turkey and Azerbaijan on trade and economic cooperation
During the session on Saturday, 3 June, the Parliament of Turkmenistan adopted the Law "On ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan, the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on trade and economic cooperation". The trilateral agreement is aimed at enhancing friendly relations between the parties, … [Read more...]
The Association “Turkmen Logistics” and the Secretariat of the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation signed a Memorandum of Understanding
The Association “Turkmen Logistics” and the Secretariat of the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. According to Turkmen Logistics, the document is aimed at developing transport and logistics ties in Central and North Asia, the Caspian region and the Eurasian continent as a whole. The Memorandum … [Read more...]
Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN and the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan to host side-event on sustainable urban transportation at the 2023 High Level Political Forum on Sustainable development
Arkadag City's Model for the SDG 11: Paving the way towards the UNGA High-level Meeting on Sustainable Transport Side Event at the 2023 High-Level Political Forum Date: Monday, 17 July 13:15 – 14:30 Venue: Conference Room B Organizers: Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN and the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Background The 2030 Agenda … [Read more...]
Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva hosted a meeting of Central Asian Health Ministers with WHO Regional Director for Europe
On 21 May 2023, a meeting of the Health Ministers of the Central Asian countries and WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr.Hans Kluge was held in the premises of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva. From the Central Asian countries the meeting was attended by: Turkmenistan - Dr. Atageldi Germanov, Minister of Health and Medical Industry; … [Read more...]
Xi Jinping: China is willing to share market, industrial systems and technologies with Central Asian countries
The two-day China + Central Asia (C+C5) industry and investment cooperation forum opened in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on Thursday, 16 February. According to Chinese news outlets, the forum is themed “Jointly promote high-quality regional economic development by mutual benefit and win-win progress" Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to … [Read more...]