In October this year, Moscow will host the second Caspian Economic Forum, which will bring together representatives of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Russia. According to the Minister of Economic Development of Russia Maxim Reshetnikov, the holding of the Caspian Economic Forum for the "five" countries is especially relevant now – this is the first meeting in … [Read more...]
SerdarGB is on visit to Samarkand to participate in the SCO summit – meetings with Uzbek, Chinese and Russian counterparts
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived Thursday, 15 September, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to participate as an honorary guest in the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The main event - the SCO summit - will be held on September 16 under the chairmanship of Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the congress hall of the new tourist center of Samarkand "The Great Silk … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan has diplomatic relations with 149 nations
In recent years, Turkmenistan has established diplomatic relations with 149 countries of the world, President of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmen of the World Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said during his speech at the 23rd conference of this organization. Continuing the review of the country's foreign policy activities, he also mentioned that Turkmenistan is a member of … [Read more...]
Humanitarian Association of Turkmen of the World meet for regular session in Ashgabat
On Thursday, 15 September, the 23rd conference of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of the President of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World, chairman of the upper house of the national parliament Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The forum, traditionally timed to the Independence Day of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Landlocked Uzbekistan to reach the open ocean through Turkmenistan and Iran
Elvira Kadyrova The transport and logistics cooperation took a prominent part in negotiations held on Wednesday, 14 September between the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran. The parties agreed that the establishment of road transportation along the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran route, the effective utilization of the Chabahar … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan to meet with the Russian leader in Uzbekistan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Samarkand, which will be held on 15-16 September 2022. The meeting was announced by the Russian media with reference to the assistant to the head of the Russian state for International Affairs, Yuri Ushakov. The Turkmen leader … [Read more...]
Central Asian Countries endorsed the regional Roadmap for Health and Well-being
On 11 September 2022, ministers of health care of five central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – gathered to endorse the Roadmap for Health and Well-being in Central Asia 2022–2025, WHO/Europe reports. This strategic document is aimed fostering cooperative responses to crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts the first Central Asian Forum on Clean Energy
On Tuesday, 13 September, the first Central Asian Clean Energy Forum (CACEF) kicked off in Almaty. The USAID-organized international event on the theme "Energy Transition and Innovation" attracted almost 300 representatives from the Central Asian region and the world to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
A new city will open in Turkmenistan in December 2022
The first stage of the new administrative center of the Akhal province of Turkmenistan will be commissioned in December 2022. This was announced during a field meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on Saturday (10 Sep), chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in the city under construction. The meeting was attended by DPMs, heads of military and law enforcement agencies, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan intends to join the UN Security Council
Turkmenistan intends to nominate its candidacy for membership in the UN Security Council for 2031-2032, the country's Foreign Ministry reports. Also, Turkmenistan is currently running for the membership in the following structures of the global organization: Vice-President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly; ECOSOC for 2026-2028; Executive Board of the … [Read more...]
Delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the 14th Summit of Women Heads of Parliaments in Tashkent
On 8-9 September 2022, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Chairman of the lower house of the parliament Gulshat Mammedova participated in the 14th summit of women leaders of parliaments of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Tashkent. The forum, held on the theme "Parliamentary Leadership: Forecasting risks for more effective sustainability and prosperity", … [Read more...]
President of Uzbekistan stressed the importance of expanding inter-parliamentary cooperation with Turkmenistan
The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the chairperson of lower chamber of parliament Gulshat Mammedova is on visit to Tashkent to participate in the 14th summit of women leaders of parliaments of the member states of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. On the sidelines of the visit, she had several bilateral meetings. President of Uzbekistan stressed the importance of expanding … [Read more...]
Economic partnership on the agenda of the Turkmen-Uzbek talks in Tashkent
On 7 September 2022, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Batyr Atdayev, in charge of the trade sector, held talks in Tashkent with Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjayev. Prospects for the development of industrial cooperation within the framework of the Program of Trade and Economic cooperation and the development … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are ready to exchange best practices in the field of medical education
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Baku Gurbanmammet Elyasov met with the Minister of Health of Azerbaijan Teymur Musayev. Pointing to the successful cooperation in many areas, including in the field of healthcare and medical science, Musayev noted that there is a great potential for the sharing expertise between national institutes of public health. According to the … [Read more...]
Turkmen chief diplomat took part in the first GCC-Central Asia dialogue – Cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Gulf countries discussed
The minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue, which was held in Riyadh on 7 September 2022. During his remarks the minister noted that this meeting is considered by Turkmenistan as the first important step towards creating a full-scale format of interaction between the … [Read more...]
Serdar GB met with the Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Wednesday, 7 September, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui. During the meeting, the head of Turkmenistan offered his sympathies in connection with the recent earthquake in Sichuan province, which caused numerous human casualties and destruction. Speaking about bilateral cooperation, the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UAE discuss cooperation in renewable energy sector
The delegation of UAE-based Masdar Company, a global leader in renewable energy, is on visit to Ashgabat. On Wednesday, 7 September, the delegation had negotiations with the head of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Turkmenistan Rahimberdi Jabbarov, reported the UAE Embassy in social nets. The meeting was held as part of the development of bilateral … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan prepares to host its flagship oil and gas event
The Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan international conference and expo will take place on 26 – 28 October 2022 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, the organizer Turkmen Forum reports. This year’s OGT conference will include presentations by the senior management of the oil & gas sector of Turkmenistan on the following investment opportunities: … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to host an inclusive sports festival
The Inclusive Sport Festival “WE ARE STRONG AND EQUAL” will be held on 17 September 2022 at Ashgabat Olympic village at 15.00-17.00. This event is organized by UN Country team jointly with local NGOs working with people with disabilities and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The organizers believe that people with disability should lead full and active social … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan discuss expansion of economic cooperation
Minister of Economy, Co-Chairman of the joint Turkmen-Azerbaijani intergovernmental commission on cooperation in economic and humanitarian spheres Mikail Jabbarov met with Gurbanmamet Elyasov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan in Baku, on Tuesday, 6 September. During his remarks, the minister noted that Azerbaijani-Turkmen relations are in the process of constant development, a … [Read more...]
Chinese auto parts will be delivered to Iran Via Turkmenistan
Automobile components from China will be transported along the Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran railway route, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) reports. A container train with car parts have been sent via the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan–Iran route from the northeast station of Jingan (Dalian, China). The train consists of 50 forty-foot containers. The train will transit Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
Schlumberger Foundation invites women in STEM from Turkmenistan for post-doctoral scholarship
The Schlumberger Foundation invites talented women in STEM from Turkmenistan to apply for the Faculty for the Future grant. Scholarships for pursuing PhD or post-doctoral research at the world’s top universities are offered. Turkmenistan is an eligible country of citizenship for the grant for 2023-2024. The Schlumberger Foundation is accepting new applications for the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with OTS Secretary General
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Monday, 5 Sep, with the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States Baghdad Amreyev. Amreyev briefed Turkmen leader on the Organization's current activities and the ongoing cooperation processes with Turkmenistan. The sides discussed the pressing topics of the international and regional agenda. The Secretary General … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted an International conference on integration of Turkmenistan into the world information space
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held Monday, 5 September, an international conference entitled "Independent Turkmenistan in the international information area". Representatives of such major world news agencies as ITAR TASS, TRT, Russia Today, CGTN, RIA Novosti took part in the media forum in a hybrid format. The list of the speakers included editors of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is actively involved in the Central Asia-Europe connectivity system
A batch of fertilizers from Uzbekistan was sent through the International Turkmenbashi port in transit to Europe. As the Trend reported, with reference to the transport and logistics company "ADY Container" LLC, 24 20-foot containers with mineral fertilizers from Uzbekistan were transported by rail to the port of Turkmenbashi, and onward headed to the Baku port. From … [Read more...]
Disaster Risks in Central Asia assessed by EU-Funded Program
New Earthquake and Flood Risk Assessment for Central Asia was commissioned as part of the EU-funded Strengthening Financial Resilience and Accelerating Risk Reduction in Central Asia (SFRARR) Program’s support to build disaster and climate resilience in the region. Results of the assessment were presented to a group of technical experts and government officials. The report … [Read more...]
Humanitarian aid flight from Turkmenistan arrived in Pakistan
A special flight of Turkmen Airlines "IL-76" with humanitarian aid arrived at the International Airport of the Pakistani city of Karachi. The cargo was met by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atajan Movlamov, representatives of local authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. According to the order of the President of Turkmenistan, medicines, foodstuffs, … [Read more...]
Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline – Aspects and Prospects
Elvira Kadyrova If Turkmenistan's government decides to build a Trans-Caspian pipeline, Azerbaijan will support the idea, but it will not be the initiator. This statement came from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore. Although the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline project has been discussed over 15 years, Aliyev emphasized … [Read more...]
The current state of the electric power industry in Turkmenistan
On the sidelines of working trip to Mary province, the head of upper house of parliament of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, where he addressed the students, congratulating them on the 25th anniversary of this university. Starting his speech, he recalled that on the territory of the Mary province, there is the oldest … [Read more...]
EU Delegation organized a consultation meeting for businesswomen on Turkmenistan’s accession to the WTO
Elvira Kadyrova The stages of joining the World Trade Organization and the advantages that membership in this global economic block gives to entrepreneurship were highlighted during a round table for women entrepreneurs organized by the EU Delegation in Turkmenistan on Friday, 2 September 2022. The event was attended by representatives of the ministry of trade, the Chamber … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to take part in October summits in Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan is preparing to participate in the upcoming international events in October 2022 in Nursultan, the capital of Kazakhstan. This was discussed during the meeting of the deputy foreign minister of Turkmenistan Berdyniyaz Myatiyev with his Kazakhstani counterpart Ermukhambet Konuspayev during a working visit to Nursultan. In particular, the issues of preparations … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to send humanitarian aid to Pakistan
Turkmenistan will provide humanitarian assistance to Pakistan, hit hardly by disastrous floods caused numerous human casualties and infrastructure destruction. The corresponding order was signed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Friday, 2 September 2022. In accordance with the document, the Ministries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan adopted a new law on youth policy
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the Law of Turkmenistan On State Youth Policy on Thursday, 1 September. This event took place after his speech at the seventh congress of the Makhtumkuli Youth Organization of Turkmenistan. The forum was timed to coincide with the 31st anniversary of the country's independence. During the congress, which brought together delegates from … [Read more...]
Digitalization of logistics and enterprise management – the success story of the Turkmen company Shaylan Group
Elvira Kadyrova In 2007, the Shaylan Group company began its activity as a distribution service engaged in wholesale sales of Pepsi products. Then 15 years ago, the company had neither its own transport nor warehouses, but only a small office with two employees. Although a number of operational issues were resolved over time, business documentation was still fragmented … [Read more...]
A new academic year begins in Turkmenistan today
Today, on 1 September, a new academic year starts in all educational institutions – from secondary schools to universities and institutes. This day Turkmenistan traditionally celebrates the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth. "In accordance with the concepts of transition to twelve-year general secondary education, development of the digital education system, improvement of … [Read more...]
Turkmen licorice root has paved a new multimodal route to China
The China-EU train consisting of 42 containers with licorice root on board arrived from Turkmenistan in the Chinese city of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, the China News Network portal reports. This is the first-ever train that transported imported medicinal raw materials from Turkmenistan to China. In addition, for the first time, the China—EU train on its way back passed along … [Read more...]
Oguz han Engineering and Technology University offers wide opportunities for additional and ever-growing education
The Center of additional and uninterrupted education has started its work under the Oguz han Engineering and Technology University. This center offers a special program of training in teaching, digital economy, foreign languages, computer sciences, natural and exact sciences. 18-weeks of training courses on pedagogical practice and pedagogical technologies, and 2-months of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Gazprom aim at long-term partnership in the field of export of Turkmen gas
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Monday (29 Aug) Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Board of the Russian company Gazprom. Having conveyed to the Turkmen leader the best wishes from Russian President Putin, Miller confirmed the interest of the largest Russian energy company in cooperation with Turkmenistan. “Our country, which has an impressive hydrocarbon potential, … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Uzbek customs officials discussed the issue of increasing cargo flows across the border
Last week, customs officers of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held a videoconference on the initiative of the Uzbek side, the Customs service of Turkmenistan reports. The meeting discussed the issue of increasing the capacity of the Farab-Alat checkpoints on the Turkmen-Uzbek border. The parties exchanged information about the work of checkpoints and the prospects for their … [Read more...]
Visit of Turkmen delegation to Astrakhan – outcomes
The Turkmen delegation met Friday (26 Aug) with the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Astrakhan region Denis Afanasyev. The results of the three-day meetings and negotiations were summed up at the meeting. Afanasyev noted that this joint work is aimed at implementing the agreement between Astrakhan region and Turkmenistan, increasing the mutual trade, cooperation … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan to attend SCO Summit in Uzbekistan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Friday (26 Aug) acting foreign minister of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov and Secretary of the Security Council, Special Representative of the President of Uzbekistan for foreign affairs Abdulaziz Kamilov, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the Turkmen-Uzbek political consultations. During the meeting, the … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan awarded the Uzbek Order
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov was awarded the Uzbek Order of "Dustlik" (Friendship) for his great personal contribution to the development of strategic partnership and multifaceted cooperation, strengthening the ties of centuries-old friendship and good neighborliness between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan awarded high-ranking diplomats of Uzbekistan
On Friday, 26 Aug, at the end of the inter-ministerial consultations, an awarding ceremony of the representatives of the Uzbek delegation with state awards of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat. Deputy Secretary of the Security Council, special envoy of the President of Uzbekistan on foreign policy Abdulaziz Kamilov and acting foreign minister of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted Turkmen-Uzbek political consultations
On 26 August 2022, political consultations between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan were held in Ashgabat, the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan said in a press release. The Turkmen delegation was headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, the Uzbek delegation – by acting minister of foreign affairs of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Astrakhan region assess prospects for cooperation in logistics and transport
The issues of developing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation in the fields of transport, logistics and shipbuilding were discussed at the talks of the Turkmen delegation in Astrakhan on Thursday, 25 Aug. The negotiations brought together representatives of Turkmen transport sector, business community, a number of regional … [Read more...]
Kyrgyz expert held a series of seminars for Turkmen meteorologists
The State Hydrometeorological Service of Turkmenistan hosted recently a five-day seminar entitled "Advanced automated systems in meteorology - measuring information systems and radar stations", the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The seminar was attended by 12 experienced meteorologists from Dashoguz, Mary and Akhal provinces. The lecturer was an international … [Read more...]
Turkmen delegation discusses opening of logistics center in Astrakhan
A Turkmen delegation consisting of representatives of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers arrived in the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation to discuss the project of opening a logistics center, Russian media reported. The talks will also explore the issue of launching ferry services from the port of Turkmenbashi to Astrakhan … [Read more...]
Balkan province is a driver of the fuel and energy complex development in Turkmenistan
The Balkan province is a center of strategic hydrocarbon wealth of Turkmenistan. Almost all 40 oil fields of the country are concentrated in the western region, and it is this region that provides the bulk of Turkmen exports of commercial oil and gas condensate. The task of industrial development of the Caspian lowland, which is a home for large hydrocarbon deposits, and the … [Read more...]
Turkmen women and girls joined launching ceremony of STEM4ALL platform in Central Asia
Participants of the first-ever Women's Hackathon in Turkmenistan with the support of UNDP in Turkmenistan attended online in the launch of a regional platform called STEM4All, UNDP reports in social nets. STEM4ALL is a joint platform by UNDP and UNICEF in Europe and Central Asia dedicated to accelerating gender equality and the representation of women and girls in … [Read more...]
New Housing and Social infrastructure facilities to be built in Ashgabat
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov flew by helicopter on Tuesday (23 Aug) around Ashgabat to inspect the progress of construction projects in the city. The aerial part of the tour included the following project sites: Medical Advisory Center named after S.A.Niyazov. Makhtumkuli Fragi Cultural and Park Complex The palace for orphans "Döwletliler köşgi", which is … [Read more...]