On July 28, 2023, Ambassador Palvanov presented his credentials to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. During the conversation, the Ambassador reaffirmed Turkmenistan's commitment to further strengthening of bilateral collaboration mechanisms in all possible areas. The Turkmen diplomat also stressed the need of maintaining high-level contacts EU … [Read more...]
Turkmen Ambassador spoke at UNESCO about the role of the Russian language in intercultural communication
On 6 June 2023, UNESCO headquarters hosted an event dedicated to the Russian Language Day organized by the Permanent Missions of the Russian Federation, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The program of the event included the opening ceremony, followed by a concert with the … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Korean shipbuilders to jointly build two bulk carriers
The Turkmen Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant "Balkan" and the Korean company "Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co., Ltd." (KSIT) have signed a contract for the joint construction of two dry cargo vessels with a capacity of 6,100 tons. Highly qualified engineers from KSIT and local staff from the Balkan plant will work together on the project. As part of the deal, … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Tajik foreign ministers held political consultations in Ashgabat
Today, on 15 July 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held talks with the delegation of Tajikistan led by his counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin. The delegation is on two-day visit to Ashgabat. During the political consultations, a wide range of pressing issues related to the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the Republic of … [Read more...]
Turkmen Businessmen visited Romania
On 20-26 April 2023, a delegation of Turkmen businessmen visited Romania. They took part in the following events and meetings, the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Romania said in a press release. On 24 April 2023, the Turkmen delegation took part in a business forum organized by the Romanian investment company Avangarde Group. The purpose of the event is to promote the … [Read more...]
Turkmen customs officers attended EU project seminar on establishing a framework of customs competencies
From 13 to 15 June, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a Regional workshop in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the heads and key staff of the Customs agencies of the Central Asian countries. On behalf of Turkmenistan, the meeting was attended by the head of the Training Center at the State Customs Service, employees of the personnel departments … [Read more...]
Turkmen customs officers learned the specifics of risk management at a seminar sponsored by the Chinese Customs Cooperation Fund
From 22 to 26 May 2023, with the assistance of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and with the sponsorship of the China Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF China), a risk management seminar was organized for employees of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The seminar was attended by 20 specialists from various departments involved in the process of implementing the risk … [Read more...]
Turkmen customs officers studied Kazakhstan’s experience in customs risk management and WTO commitments
From May 3 to 5, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) in cooperation with USAID’s Trade Central Asia Activity (TCA) held a national seminar in Ashgabat for customs officers involved in risk management, countering of customs violations, automatization of customs procedures. This event aimed at strengthening potential of customs service in the … [Read more...]
Turkmen Delegation met with Pakistani PM – Joint Implementation Plan for the Expedited Implementation of the TAPI signed
On 8 June 2023, the second day of the visit, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Mr. Maksat Babayev, State Minister – Chairman of State Concern “Turkmengas”, called on Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, Embassy of Turkmenistan to Pakistan said in a press release. During the meeting, the Turkmen side briefed the Prime Minister on the progress in the … [Read more...]
Turkmen delegation takes part in the session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
These days, a delegation headed by the Deputy Prosecutor General of Turkmenistan is taking part in the 32nd session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna. The session began on May 22 and will continue until May 26, 2023, Turkmen Embassy to Austria reports. The topic for the Commission's discussion this year is "Improving the … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with the heads of Ukrainian construction companies
Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met on Wednesday, 25 January, with Alexander Tislenko CEO of Altcom and Vladimir Petruk, head of Interbudmontazh. The meeting took place on the bridge located on the 798th kilometer of the Karakum river. DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov, Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the administrative … [Read more...]
Turkmen Delegation wrapped up visit to Korea – DPM for energy and construction had a series of meeting with S.Korean business community
From 17 to 21 July 2023, the official delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Prime Minister Baymyrat Annamammedov (energy, construction, industry) visited the Republic of Korea. The Embassy of Korea to Turkmenistan published a press release, summarizing the outcomes of the visit: Within the framework of the visit, the delegation consisted of the official … [Read more...]
Turkmen Deputy FM to participate in the Third High-Level Counter-Terrorism Week at UNHQ in New York
Vepa Hajiyev, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, will be visiting the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) in New York to take part in the Third High-Level Counter-Terrorism Week (CT Week) from 19 to 20 June 2023, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN said in a press release. The theme of the 3rd UN High-level Conference of Heads of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss several joint energy projects
Recently the Acting Minister of Energy and Water of Afghanistan Mulla Abdul Latif Mansoor and the Executive Chairman of Afghanistan’s National Power Utility (DABs) Alhaji Maulawi Muhammad Hanif Hamza visited Turkmenistan to extend the electricity supply contract and develop joint cooperation. According to Afghan Ministry of Energy and Water, the extension of the electricity … [Read more...]
Turkmen doctors performed a complex pediatric surgery using an innovative technique
For the first time in Turkmenistan, the Scientific and Clinical Center for Maternal and Child Health (Ashgabat) performed orthopedic surgery using the Pemberton method on 5-years old Atajan Shokhradov from Lebap province, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. The new method was mastered by Turkmen specialists a year ago during the visit to Turkmenistan of Professor … [Read more...]
Turkmen DPM and S.Korean minister for trade, industry and energy discussed joint projects
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for energy, construction and industry Baymyrat Annamamedov, who is on working visit to Seoul, met with the Minister Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea Lee Chang-yang. Currently, South Korean companies are working to win two projects to build fertilizer factories -- one in the Balkan region and the other in the city of Turkmenabat, Yonhap … [Read more...]
Turkmen DPM for energy, construction and industry met with Korean PM in Seoul
On Monday, 17 July, Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo of Korea received Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy, Construction and Industry Baimurat Anamamedov, Yonhap News reports. Prime Minister Han welcomed the visit of DPM Anamamedov to Korea and said that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral partnership between the two countries, and … [Read more...]
Turkmen Energy Officials is on visit to Pakistan – TAP and TAPI projects under spotlight
On 7 June 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan arrived in Islamabad for a two-day visit to discuss the implementation of the TAPI Gas Pipeline Project and the TAP Power Transmission Line Project, Embassy of Turkmenistan to Pakistan said in a press release. On the same day, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Energy of Pakistan between the delegation of Turkmenistan headed … [Read more...]
Turkmen envoy met in the Netherlands with the world’s major manufacturer of marine technologies
The Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov met with Jan-Peter Klaver, CEO of Royal IHC, world’s largest manufacturer of marine technologies. Turkmen envoy visited the company's training center and industrial facility located in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands. The Ambassador discussed with the Dutch businessman the prospects and opportunities for deepening … [Read more...]
Turkmen Envoy presents credentials to President of Portugal
On September 7, 2023, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Portugal (with residence in Paris) Maksat Charyev presented his credentials to the President of the Portuguese Republic Marcel Rebelo de Sousa. As part of the presentation ceremony, the Ambassador conveyed greetings and best wishes on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar … [Read more...]
Turkmen Envoy to UNESCO highlighted his country’s efforts in preserving national cultural heritage
On 6 June 2023, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO, Mr. Maksat Chariev attended the Ninth session of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Turkmenistan’s Embassy to France reports. At the opening session, the members of the Bureau … [Read more...]
Turkmen Film Crew to Shoot Film About Magtymguly in Astrakhan
Next week, a film group from Ashgabat will arrive in Astrakhan, which will take part in shooting a film about Magtymguly poet. This was announced by the Minister of External Relations of the Astrakhan region Vladimir Golovkov at a meeting with the head of the Department of International Relations of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan Bilbil Babayeva. "We have prepared a … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan will import oil produced by Petronas in Turkmenistan
The oil and gas company of Uzbekistan "Uzbekneftegaz" held a working meeting with the delegation of the company "Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd", which is on a working visit to Uzbekistan. "During the talks, the parties first of all considered the implementation of the agreements reached earlier and the issue of expanding bilateral cooperation. The importance of … [Read more...]
Turkmen Fruit Holding Miwe – a success story of the horticultural industry
A few years ago, companies "Gök bulut", "Hemsaýa", "Miweli atiz", "Datly miwe" established a holding company – Open Joint Stock Company "Miwe", whose specialization is the cultivation of raw materials for the production of vegetables, fruit products, the production of dried fruits. The Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper tells about the holding’s activities. The total area of the … [Read more...]
Turkmen gas can be one of the solutions to the European energy crisis, Hungarian FM says
Hungary sees Turkmenistan as one of the possible solutions to the current European energy crisis, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations of Hungary Peter Szijjarto in his official Instagram account. "Turkmenistan's natural gas may play a significant role in this, but there is a lack of adequate transport routes to Europe. We are interested in … [Read more...]
ECO Holds 26th Meeting of the Council of Ministers
The 26th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers (COM) was held in Tashkent on 24 January 2023 under the chairmanship of the Acting Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov. The event was attended by: Foreign minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov Foreign minister of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahiyan Foreign minister of Kazakhstan - Mukhtar Tleuberdi … [Read more...]
Turkmen Health Minister addressed 76th session of World Health Assembly
On 23 May 2023 the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Dr. Atageldi Germanov, Minister of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan has participated in the 76th Session of the World Health Assembly. During the high-level segment of the Session, the head of the Turkmen delegation delivered a statement in which he highlighted Turkmenistan's efforts to ensure the health of … [Read more...]
Institute of Forecasting and Macroeconomic Research of Uzbekistan assessed the intraregional cooperation in Central Asia
Today, more and more countries are paying attention to deepening integration processes with their neighbors. This is especially evident within the regions. There is an increase in the so-called regionalization. Regionalization is a response of countries to external conditions, a potential to strengthen their positions on the global market and address existing intraregional … [Read more...]
Turkmen LPG delivered to Pakistan via Afghanistan
Pakistan has received its first-ever shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Turkmenistan, which was transported through the southern Afghan province of Kandahar. The shipment arrived at the Chaman border crossing on Friday, according to Pakistani officials, BNN Breaking reports. The shipment was transported through Afghanistan as part of a pilot project that aims to … [Read more...]
Turkmen Motor Transport Agency to launch a system of electronic waybills
On Wednesday, 7 June, the President of Turkmenistan signed a decree ordering the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure the creation of an electronic information exchange system for the electronic consignment note of the agency "Turkmenawtoulaglary" (Turkmen Motor Transport) or e-CMR system. This step will be a practical measure for … [Read more...]
Turkmen National Institute of World Languages has developed an app devoted to Magtymguly’s poetry
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...]