Today, Central Asia is a center of attraction and a space of new economic opportunities for leading European companies and banks, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated, speaking at the second EU-Central Asia high-level regional meeting in Kyrgyzstan on 2 June 2023. As Mirziyoyev noted, we are talking about a broad investment and technological partnership aimed at … [Read more...]
UNICEF Supports the Government of Turkmenistan in Strengthening the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Capacity
February 13, 2023, Ashgabat: The Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Drexel University organized a three-day Training of Trainers for health workers and other professionals in Turkmenistan on Essentials of Risk Communications and Community Engagement (RCCE) to develop and disseminate messages to … [Read more...]
Presidents of China and Central Asian countries attended a joint press-conference following the Summit in Xi’an – the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism officially inaugurated
On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held at the Xi’an International Convention Center. President Xi Jinping together with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan jointly met the … [Read more...]
Priority positions of Turkmenistan at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Preamble Turkmenistan views the current 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly as a period requiring all Member States to demonstrate the highest responsibility and foresight. The situation in the world, characterized by the escalation of military and political confrontation, the spread of conflict potential, the creation of new threats and challenges and an … [Read more...]
Privately owned refrigerated warehouse adds to supply chain sustainability of Turkmenistan
A refrigerated warehouse with freezing facilities has started working in the Balkanabat city of the Balkan province of Turkmenistan. It is owned by Toydurdy Gulnazarov, a member of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan. The capacity of the warehouse is 500 tons and it can store different products at separate temperatures according to their storage … [Read more...]
This Valentine Day, please donate a blanket to earthquake victims in Turkiye
This Valentine Day, please consider donating a blanket for the earthquake victims in Turkiye. The address of the collection point in Ashgabat is given in the poster below: … [Read more...]
Qatar and Turkmenistan Look to Exchange Expertise in Horse Breeding
On Friday, 1 September, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Secretary General of the Qatar Equestrian Federation Sheikh Ahmad bin Nooh Al-Thani. Ahmad bin Nooh Al-Thani arrived in Turkmenistan to present the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding in Arkadag with an … [Read more...]
Qatar, Turkmenistan Chambers discuss ways to boost cooperation
Qatar Chamber and the Turkmenistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed ways to enhance commercial and industrial cooperation, encourage businessmen from both countries to form alliances and partnerships, and promote investment climates and opportunities in both nations. According to the Qatar Chamber’s press release, this came during a meeting held recently at the … [Read more...]
Raisi and Tokayev underline the importance of the Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran railway
Kazakhstan and Iran have great potential in strengthening transit and transport links between the two countries. This was stated at the meeting of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with his Iranian counterpart Ibrahim Raisi in New York on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. In particular, the parties noted the wide possibilities of … [Read more...]
Republic Day of Italy celebrated in grand style in Ashgabat
Ambassador Luigi Ferrari and Mrs. Sabrina Ferrari hosted a grand reception on 2 June 2023 in Ashgabat to mark the Republic Day of Italy. It was an open-air event with cloudy sky and large number of guests including the representatives of the youth. DPM Atdaev represented the government of Turkmenistan. Here is the speech of Ambassador Ferrari at the reception: Dear … [Read more...]
A future Turkmen scientist in search of a solution to plastic pollution
Jahan Saparmamedova Photo: © UNDP Turkmenistan All over the world, women and girls are leaders and agents of change, mobilizing action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. All over the world, women and girls are leaders and agents of change, mobilizing action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Many of them … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan hosted a seminar on Strengthening the Resilience of Youth through the provision of psychological support at the community level
Violent extremism is an affront to the purposes and principles of the UN. It undermines peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. No country or region is immune from its impacts. On the Eve of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE), 12 February, UNDP organized a seminar themed “STRENGTHENING THE RESILIENCE OF YOUTH THROUGH THE … [Read more...]
Russia expects explosive trade growth with Turkmenistan along the North-South corridor
The trade turnover between Russia and Turkmenistan along the North-South international transport corridor, including through the Makhachkala commercial sea port, will steadily grow and "will be explosive" in the coming years, said trade representative of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan, Alexander Elizarov in an interview with TASS. "We expect constant growth in the … [Read more...]
Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan
Alexander Volgarev, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan and the country's policy based on it. The readiness to defend the foreign policy course through the prism of the interests of one's state without prejudice to relations with other states requires courage and strategic … [Read more...]
Fitch Revises Turkmenistan’s Outlook to Positive and Affirms at ‘B+’
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Turkmenistan's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Positive from Stable and affirmed the IDR at 'B+'. KEY RATING DRIVERS The revision of the Outlook on Turkmenistan's IDRs reflects the following key rating drivers and their relative weights: Strengthening Balance Sheets: The external and sovereign balance … [Read more...]
Russia is increasing trade and economic ties with the SCO countries
Russia intends to further deepen ties with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and these ties are becoming stronger and more multifaceted, President Vladimir Putin said during his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023. Last year, Russia's trade with the SCO member states increased by more than a third – 37%, reaching a record high of US $263 billion. And in … [Read more...]
Central Asian parliamentarians are ready to join the processes of comprehensive development of the region
The First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States with the participation of the heads of parliaments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan has wrapped up today, 10 February 2023, in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the participants of the forum with a welcoming message. "The initiative to … [Read more...]
Russian Archaeologists Discover Ancient Unknown Board Game in Turkmenistan
A team of Russian archaeologists from the Institute of the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IHMC RAS) and the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences during excavations in Turkmenistan discovered a complete set for an unknown ancient board game, TASS reports with reference to the director of the IHMC RAS Andrey … [Read more...]
Russian archaeologists return to Turkmenistan and discover previously unseen artifacts
In the south-east of Turkmenistan, in one of the most severe deserts in the world - in the Karakum Desert, in the legendary and semi-mythical country of Margiana, at the ancient settlement of Gonur-depe, after a four-year break due to the pandemic, archaeological excavations were resumed. Here, in April and May 2023, the Russian-Turkmen Margiana archaeological expedition spent … [Read more...]
Russian company to help “digitize” Turkmen railways
On the sidelines of the conference and exhibition "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development" (ITTC-2023) in Ashgabat, Russian Railways-Technologies (RZD-Technologies) and the Turkmen Railway Company signed a memorandum of cooperation. The parties agreed on partnership cooperation in the digital sphere. The Memorandum of cooperation was … [Read more...]
Winter gives its parting shot for Ashgabat
We are just three weeks to upcoming spring. But it seems that winter has decided to present Ashgabat with its farewell surprise and taste of snowy landscapes. Since we don't want to leave our warm and cozy apartment today, we decided to capture the snow-white message of the outgoing winter right from our window: Our staff Lilia Zhirnova managed to catch a … [Read more...]
Russian direct investments in Central Asia exceeded $3.6 billion in 2022
Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, spoke about the current economic and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Central Asian countries Russia remains a key trade and economic partner of Central Asia with a high share of presence in the region's economy and is one of the main consumers of products manufactured in Central Asian … [Read more...]
Russian language center may open in Turkmenistan this fall
Russian Language and Open Education Center is planned to be opened in Turkmenistan in October. The rector of Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University (Tatarstan, Russia) Alfinur Galiakberova told about this in an interview with the local newspaper "Naberezhnye Chelny News". Noting that NCSPU became the operator of this Center, the head of the university said: "We plan … [Read more...]
Embassy of Turkey in Turkmenistan announces opening of banking account for transferring funds to help earthquake victims
The Embassy of Turkey in Turkmenistan informs about the opening of an account in the Turkmen-Turkish Commercial Bank for transferring funds to the accounts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Disaster And Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) and the Red Crescent, without a transfer fee. The text of the announcement can be found on the official website of the Turkish … [Read more...]
Russian Railways attaches paramount importance to the development of partnership with Turkmenistan
Russian Railways attaches paramount importance to the further development of a strong long–term and sustainable partnership with Turkmenistan, said Sergey Pavlov, First Deputy Director General of Russian Railways (RZD), speaking at the first session of the Ashgabat Conference on International Transit and Transport Corridors. The session was devoted to the topic “Transport … [Read more...]
Russian Railways targets to transport 1 million tons of cargo along the eastern branch of the North–South corridor
This year, Russian railways plans to transport 1 million tons of cargo along the eastern branch of the international North-South transport corridor through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. This was announced at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2023) by Oleg Belozerov, CEO – Chairman of the Management Board of JSC Russian Railways, writes "RZD-Partner". "We … [Read more...]
Samara Region of Russia to present its business potential in Turkmenistan
The prospects of cooperation between the Samara region of the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan became the main topic of the visit of the Turkmen delegation headed by Consul General in Kazan Guich Garayev to Samara. On 5 September, Garayev held a series of meetings in Samara, including with the head of the structural unit of the Ministry of Economic Development and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asia
Delegations of Parliaments of Central Asian countries arrived today, February 9, in Kazakhstan's Turkestan to participate in the first Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States. During the forum, parliamentarians of the region discuss topical issues of the development of a shared spiritual and cultural space and prospects for expanding inter-parliamentary relations, … [Read more...]
SCO Summit adopted New Delhi Declaration – Key Points
SCO confirms commitment to formation of a more representative, democratic, just and multipolar world with a central coordinating role of the UN. The Member States reaffirm that the SCO is not directed against other states and international organizations and is open to broad cooperation with them. SCO pursues a policy that excludes bloc, ideological and confrontational … [Read more...]
SCO Summit: Kyrgyzstan is promoting the idea of establishing a Center for combating international crime in Bishkek
Addressing at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov noted the importance of the establishment of the SCO Center for Combating International Organized Crime in Bishkek. According to the Head of Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of this initiative will give a tangible impetus to increasing cooperation on issues related to ensuring regional … [Read more...]
SDGs Top of Agenda at Joint Meeting at the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan
On August 25, 2023, a joint round table meeting of the National Working Group on the implementation of sustainable development goals in Turkmenistan was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by the heads and employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, representatives of relevant ministries and … [Read more...]
Second regional high-level EU-Central Asia meeting wrapped up in Kyrgyzstan – Joint press communique issued – Uzbekistan offers to host First EU-Central Asia Summit next year
Today, on 2 June 2023, the leaders of Central Asia countries and the President of European Council met in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan for second regional high-level meeting. Following the meeting, Joint press communique was issued. According to the document, the sides underlined the need to strengthen cooperation between Central Asia and the EU on the old, new and emerging … [Read more...]
Contact Information for Turkmen Citizens in Turkiye
Citizens of Turkmenistan located in the south-east of Turkey, where a strong earthquake occurred, which led to numerous human casualties, injuries and large-scale destruction, can contact the following phone numbers for advice and information. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan: +99312445688 +99312445722 Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of … [Read more...]
MFA: Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to the brotherly people of Republic of Türkiye
On February 7, 2023, under the instruction of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, humanitarian aid was sent to the Republic of Türkiye to the brotherly people of a friendly state affected by a severe earthquake. Humanitarian cargo consists of medicines, medical supplies and textiles. Doctors and medical workers have also been sent to Republic of Türkiye to provide the necessary … [Read more...]
Seismology is a potential area of scientific cooperation between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
The problems of seismology, earthquake-resistant construction and seismic risk reduction became one of the topics of discussion at the scientific Turkmen-Tajik forum held in Dushanbe last week on the eve of the state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Tajikistan. Guljemal Saryeva, Director of the Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of the Academy of … [Read more...]
Seoul hosted the first Central Asia–Korea parliamentary forum, Turkmenistan to host the next meeting of the platform
The speakers of the parliaments of South Korea and five Central Asian countries held the first forum in Seoul on Tuesday, 19 September, to discuss cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The event was attended by Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly of Korea, Speaker of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Yerlan Koshanov, Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy … [Read more...]
Serbian Ambassador presented copies of his credentials
On May 17, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M.Byashimova met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Turkmenistan Momchilo Babich (with residence in Moscow) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. As part of the presentation of copies of credentials, the Turkmen side expressed its readiness to provide all … [Read more...]
Serdar Berdimuhamedov: Turkmenistan consistently stands for equality and justice in interstate relations
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed today at the Central Asia-China Summit in Xi'an. Here is the slightly paraphrased translation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s speech (originally published by TDH): Dear Heads of State, dear members of the delegations, First of all, let me express my gratitude to His Excellency the President of the … [Read more...]
ADB presented CAREC Advanced Transit System for the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan
Representatives of the Asian Development Bank in Ashgabat held a presentation for specialists of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan on the CAREC Advanced Transit System (CATS) and Information Common Exchange (ICE). The meeting was organized within the framework of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program. CATS s is a regional transit system … [Read more...]
SerdarGB led the groundbreaking ceremony of II phase of the smart-city Arkadag – Arkadag city will open on 29 June
On Friday, 16 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the groundbreaking ceremony of the second stage of the Arkadag smart-city. At the venue of the celebration, he held an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. The opening of the city of Arkadag will take place on 29 June during the celebration of Eid al-Adha. The corresponding resolution was signed by the … [Read more...]
SerdarGB made a working trip to the Balkan province and talked with private farmers
On Tuesday, 13 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to the western region of the country – the Balkan province, during which he got acquainted with the implementation of the state program for the socio-economic development of the province and the pace of the grain harvesting campaign. The head of state went by helicopter to the Kizilarvat district. He … [Read more...]
Turkmen specialists have been trained in ship inspection
Specialists of the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan took part in a seminar on the topic "Inspection of vessels in operation", which was held in Aktau, Kazakhstan. During the training, the participants have been familiarized with several conventions in the field of maritime transport adopted by the International Maritime Organization. In addition, the … [Read more...]
UPDATED – Security council secretaries of regional countries held consultations on Afghanistan in Moscow
The fifth multilateral meeting of the secretaries of the Security Councils on Afghanistan took place in Moscow, the press service of the Russian Security Council says. It was attended by high representatives in charge of security issues from India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. "A number of additional practical … [Read more...]
Silk Road Int’l Cultural Expo to feature Turkmenistan as guest of honor
The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo will feature Turkmenistan as the event's guest of honor, Xinhua reports with reference to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. The expo, hosted by the MCT, the National Radio and Television Administration, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and the provincial government of Gansu, … [Read more...]
Six foreign presidents, one prime minister, participating in victory day parade in Moscow – Flowers placed at the tomb of unknown soldier
The Victory Day parade is in progress in Moscow. Six foreign presidents and one prime minister are participating in the event as invited guests of President Putin. President Putin and the invited guests placed flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier after the parade. They include: Belarus – President Alexander Lukashenko Kazakhstan – President … [Read more...]
Six Schools from Turkmenistan Join UNESCO Associated Schools Network
A number of secondary specialized schools in Turkmenistan have joined the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPNet). On 1 September, the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko presented the Certificates of memebership to the directors of the following schools: Ashgabat Specialized Secondary … [Read more...]
South Korea offers to create a joint shipbuilding enterprise in Turkmenistan
The Korea Marine Equipment Association KOMEA proposes to create a joint venture with the Turkmen shipbuilding plant "Balkan". The offer was made on 20 June 2023 during a meeting with the head of KOMEA at the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan (Turkmendenizderyayollary). During the meeting, the proposals of the COMEA Association, potential areas of … [Read more...]
Sowing of winter wheat starts in Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 6 September, sowing of winter wheat started in Turkmenistan. 690,000 hectares of land have been allocated for wheat. The harvest target for 2024 is 1.4 million tons of grain, including in provinces: Akhal – sowing area: 195,000 hectares, harvest target: 400,000 tons of grain. Balkan – sowing area: 50,000 hectares, harvest target: 80,000 tons of grain … [Read more...]
Speaker of the Korean Parliament pays an official visit to Turkmenistan – met with Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and parliament chair – awarded with state order
On Thursday, 20 July 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-pyo, who is on official visit to Turkmenistan with accompanying delegation. During the bilateral talks, the current state of Turkmen-Korean inter-parliamentary relations … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan joins the Group of Friends for Sustainable Urbanization to advance the Arkadag city project through multilateral platforms
Turkmenistan joins the Group of Friends of UN-Habitat for Sustainable Urbanization and the New Urban Agenda. The Group is chaired by Poland and Zimbabwe and it was formed in June 2022 to serve as a political intermediary between the General Assembly and the United Nations Secretariat in New York. Currently, more than 30 countries have joined the Group. Turkmenistan’s … [Read more...]