Occupying an advantageous geographical position and having a modern transport infrastructure, Turkmenistan pursues an active policy aimed at turning the country into one of the main hubs of crossing transcontinental routes, says Sapa Gurbanberdiev, a leading specialist of the company "Turkmenlogistics Ulgamy". In his article published in the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan", … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is moving forward with plans to extinguish a gas crater in the Karakum desert
The project to extinguish the gas crater "Gates of Hell" in the Turkmen Karakum desert, which caught fire more than 50 years ago due to the collapse of an exploration mine, is at the approval stage, TASS reports with reference to Irina Luryeva, head of the laboratory of the Natural Gas Research Institute of the State Concern Turkmengaz. The crater is also called "Shining … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is of paramount importance for Hungary’s energy security
The meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov is of paramount importance from the respect of Hungary’s energy security Bertalan Havasi, the Prime Minister’s press chief said to the Hungarian news agency MTI. Negotiations are currently underway with Turkmenistan on an energy cooperation agreement, an important … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Joins Meeting of EXPO 2023 Doha Participating Countries
The International Horticulture Exhibition EXPO-2023 Doha will be held in the capital of Qatar from 2 October 2023 to 28 March 2024 under the slogan "Green desert, Better environment". On 10-11 September, the international council on protocol and organizational issues of this exhibition was convened, the Turkmenistan’s Embassy to Qatar reports. According to Qatari media … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan launches website to help students wanting to study abroad
The ministry of education of Turkmenistan has launched a website to help the students and citizens wanting to study abroad. It has been designed by the Innovation Information Center of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. www.nic.gov.tm The Centre is also the authorized body on the mutual recognition of educational degrees between Turkmenistan and the European … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan leadership congratulates President Mirziyoyev on his birthday
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, congratulated President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his birthday in separate phone calls. He turned 66. According to the press office of the President of Uzbekistan, special attention was paid to the issues of … [Read more...]
Uztrasngaz: Turkmenistan has resumed gas supplies to Uzbekistan
Since 21 January 2023, Turkmenistan has resumed gas supplies to Uzbekistan, the Uzbek energy company engaged in the transportation, storage and sale of gas Uztransgaz reports with reference to the notification of the State Concern Turkmengaz. According to the press release, 16 million cubic meters of natural gas are imported daily through the Deryalyk gas distribution … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan may become a transit corridor for Uzbekistan to transport goods to Russia
Russia and Uzbekistan are exploring the possibility of organizing export-import cargo transportation along the multimodal route Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Caspian Sea–Russia and back. This was discussed at the meeting of the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov with the State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation D. Zverev. Issues … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Outlines Climate Change Initiatives to Boost Global Cooperation
During the government meeting on Thursday, 31 Aug 2023, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Rashid Meredov reported on the steps taken to develop international cooperation of Turkmenistan in the field of climate change. One of the main pillars of Turkmenistan's foreign policy is to expand constructive partnerships with countries and international … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan participated in the meeting of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea in Dushanbe
On 5 June 2023, a regular meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) was held in Dushanbe, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Tajikistan reports. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Annageldy Yazmyradov. The meeting was attended by high-ranking delegations of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan participates in largest International Expo in Afghanistan
A group of Turkmen businessmen participates at the Imam Abu Hanifa 2nd National and International Expo and Trade Fair in Kabul, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Afghanistan reports. The 2nd National and International Exhibition of Imam Abu Hanifah, organized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Investment/ACCI, will continue from 16 to 22 July 2023. The expo is … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan participates in the 111th session of the International Labour Conference
On 13 June 2023, Muhammetseyit Sylapov, Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan has participated to the Plenary session of the 111th session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Turkmenistan’s Permanent Mission to UN Office at Geneva reported. The minister made a statement on behalf of the Government delegation of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan paves the way for joining the Global Methane Pledge
During the Cabinet meeting on Saturday, 10 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the Roadmap for 2023-2024 for the development of international cooperation aimed at exploring Turkmenistan's accession to the Global Methane Pledge and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement at the national level. The document was presented by DPM, Foreign Minister … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan presented its second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the implementation of the SDGs, next report anticipated for 2025
On July 19, 2023, Turkmenistan's delegation, led by the Minister of Finance and Economy, Mr. Serdar Jorayev, during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development presented the second Voluntary National Review (VNR) of Turkmenistan on the progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. During the presentation, the delegation shared Turkmenistan's … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan President to attend UNGA 78th session and C5+1 Summit in New York
On 17-20 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a working visit to New York. This was announced by DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday, 16 September. During the visit, on 19 September the head of Turkmenistan will take part in the first US-Central Asia C5+1 summit and in the 78th session of the United … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Receives Industrial Gas Inflow at the Largest Field
The Galkynysh gas field, the largest field in Turkmenistan, has received a high-pressure industrial inflow of natural gas, the newspaper of the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan "Nebit-gas" reports. According to the estimates of specialists from the State Concern "Turkmengaz", the well is flowing at a rate of 2.26 million cubic meters of natural gas per day. The inflow … [Read more...]
PART ONE Complete Report: Reformation of Halk Maslahaty – Creation of position of national Leader – Constitutional Amendments
Contents of Part ONE Joint session of the Parliament of Turkmenistan and representatives of the public – Main Outcomes Turkmenistan adopts three constitutional laws to amend Constitution, define scope of reformatted Halk Maslahaty and newly created position of National Leader Decree of the President of Turkmenistan – About the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan releases its Second Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), within the framework of the joint project “Partnering for SDG acceleration. Phase II" implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, provided technical assistance in the preparation of the second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the progress in achieving the country's sustainable … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan reviews the progress towards the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference of Population and Development
Ashgabat, 6 September 2023 – As the international community prepares to mark 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, in collaboration with the Government of Turkmenistan convened a high-level national conference in Ashgabat to review the progress made since the landmark ICPD conference … [Read more...]
Joint session of the Parliament of Turkmenistan and representatives of the public – Main Outcomes
On 21 January 2023, a joint meeting of both chambers of the Parliament of Turkmenistan - the Halk Maslahaty and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan - and representatives of the public of Turkmenistan took place in Ashgabat. Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov presided at the meeting of the Parliament. Summary of the session’s outcomes: The upper house of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sends 40 tons of humanitarian aid to the Russian region affected by floods – Turkmen Ambassador visited Vladivostok
The humanitarian relief from Turkmenistan will arrive in the Primorsky Krai of the Russian Federation on Friday, 25 August, the region’s government said in a press release. 40 tons of humanitarian aid to the flood-affected region includes children's clothing, shoes, sleeping accessories. The corresponding order was adopted by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar … [Read more...]
Kazinform: The future of Central Asia discussed in Kazakhstan
Today (20 January), the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KISS) under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan hosted an expert meeting "Central Asia-2030: Images of the Future", Kazinform reports. The event discussed topical issues of the development of cooperation between the Central Asian countries … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sends message of condolence to Pakistan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has sent separate messages of condolence to President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on the explosion in the city of Kar of the Baujaur district that caused a number of casualties and left many injured. “Resolutely opposing any manifestations of terrorism and extremism, Turkmenistan fully supports the efforts of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
According to the Order of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a humanitarian caravan with a cargo of medicines and medical supplies, food and textile products weighing about 125 tons free of charge left Turkmenistan on May 11, 2023 for Afghanistan. Also, by the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, as part of this humanitarian action, a group of medical … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Shares Experience on Gender Mainstreaming in Customs Authorities at the training in Kyrgyzstan
From 22 to 24 August 2023, a regional training on gender mainstreaming was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for members of port control groups and air cargo control groups of the customs services of Central Asian countries. The participants of the training were employees of customs and other competent authorities of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan has 200 deposits of solid minerals – Russia offers assistance in their exploration
The Russian holding company Rosgeologia (RosGeo) offers Turkmenistan its overarching technological assistance and expertise in the exploration and development of vast mineral and hydrocarbon wealth. "There are more than 200 deposits of various solid minerals on the territory of Turkmenistan, and in order to develop the republic’s economy of the Republic, we are ready to … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan steps up work on the development of a Memorandum on the foreign trade regime
During an expanded Cabinet meeting on Friday, 14 July, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed Deputy Prime Minister Geldimyradov, who oversees the economic and financial block, to prepare a Memorandum on the foreign trade regime of Turkmenistan. This stage is part of the process of Turkmenistan's accession to the World Trade Organization. In May of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Strengthens Border Security with New Complex on Caspian Sea Coast
On Tuesday, 15 August, a new complex of buildings and facilities of the State Border Service was opened on the coast of the Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan, the TDH agency reports. The base is equipped with the latest technical equipment and technologies, a digital system, electronic maps, which allow to track the navigation of passenger and military vessels in the Caspian Sea, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Takes Comprehensive Measures to Combat Climate Change
Sustainable Development Goal 13 calls on the international community to take urgent measures to combat climate change and its consequences. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change serves as the main international intergovernmental framework for coordinating the global response to climate change. Turkmenistan is a party to the UNFCCC, as well as the Kyoto … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan takes part in the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
The Turkmen delegation, headed by the Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan Serdar Jorayev, is taking part in the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which will be held on 14-17 June 2023. Within the framework of this international economic forum, Minister will deliver a speech at the Session "Carbon regulation and creation of a market for the … [Read more...]
Association “Turkmen Logistics” and its members participated in the Turkmen-Russian business forum
On 19-20 January 2023, the Turkmen-Russian business forum was held, which became another significant step in establishing fruitful cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation. An exchange of views and proposals on new opportunities for cooperation in the fields of industrial cooperation, construction production, innovative and information technologies, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Takes Steps to Make Cities More Sustainable
The achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 11 provides for the solution of several tasks - to ensure universal access to safe and affordable housing, to use safe, inexpensive and environmentally sustainable transport and access to safe, green areas open to all, as well as the creation of a comfortable and attractive environment for living and working in … [Read more...]
Future Turkmen Logistics Center in Astrakhan will encourage cargo traffic between Central Asia and Russia
The appearance of the logistics center of Turkmenistan in the Astrakhan special economic zone "Lotos" will be an important incentive for the development of cargo transportation from Central Asia to Russia and back, will allow connecting other countries that do not have direct access to the Caspian Sea to the international transport corridor "North-South", commented Sergey … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to develop several documents related to the country’s foreign policy sector
Turkmenistan announces development of several guiding documents related to country’s foreign policy activities. The proposals were presented by Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov during the last week Cabinet of ministers meeting. They include: The order of international events for the second half of 2023. "Priority positions of Turkmenistan at the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to host International scientific and practical conference “Energy perspectives, new technologies and environmental aspects in the development of hydrocarbon resources”
International scientific and practical conference "Energy perspectives, new technologies and environmental aspects in the development of hydrocarbon resources” will be held at Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University in Ashgabat on 15 June. The organizers of the forum are Turkmenistan’s national energy companies and Turkmen Forum. The primary focus of the … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking ceremony of the Main Mosque of the Akhal province took place in Arkadag
On 20 January 2023 a solemn ceremony of laying the foundation of the Main Mosque of the Akhal province took place in the city of Arkadag. The ceremony, along with the elders, was attended by the President of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov, ambassadors of Muslim countries accredited in Ashgabat, as well as members of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to present 2nd Voluntary National Review for SDGs implementation at ECOSOS forum in July this year
DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov reported on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals within the framework of cooperation with the UN during the Firday Cabinet meeting, on 23 June 2023. Turkmenistan was among the first states to implement all 17 SDGs into national programs and strategies of socio-economic development, starting their implementation. In … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to present its economic achievements at the exhibition in Ashgabat
"Exhibition of economic achievements of Turkmenistan" will be held in Ashgabat on 20-21 September, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan reports. The traditional expo is timed to coincide with the 32nd anniversary of the country's Independence. The products and services of Turkmenistan's economy, including innovative technologies, export and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to send humanitarian aid and doctors to Afghanistan
Turkmenistan will send a batch of medicines and medical supplies, goods and food products to Afghanistan as humanitarian relief. The corresponding order was signed by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. According to the document, the cargo will be shipped this month with the assistance of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to take part in the International Horticultural Exhibition “Expo-2023 Doha”
On July 17-21, 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mergen Gurdov was on a working visit to Doha, Qatar, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Qatar reports. During the visit, issues of Turkmenistan's participation in the International Exhibition Expo-2023 Doha, which will be held in Qatar from October 2, 2023 to March … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of Government in Sochi
On 8 June 2023, a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government was held in Sochi under the chairmanship of Kyrgyzstan, the CIS Executive Committee reports. Turkmenistan was represented at the meeting by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Hojamyrat Geldimyradov. The meeting has resulted in signing 17 documents. The heads of government … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan undertakes efforts to preserve ancient historical and cultural sites
In April 2022, Turkmenistan adopted the National Program for 2022-2028 for the preservation of sites of national historical and cultural heritage, their protection and study. The head of the National Administration of Turkmenistan for the Protection, Study and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Monuments, Doctor of Architecture Muhammed Mammedov told about how this program … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan will host World Kurash Championship in Ashgabat, November 23-28 2023
Turkmenistan will host the World Kurash Championship. It will take place in Ashgabat, 23-28 November 2023. Kurash is one of the most ancient folk styles of wrestling known to humankind. In Central Asia the technique, tradition, rules, and philosophy of Kurash wrestling were orally passed down from generation to generation, from fathers to children. The first attempt to … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan Trilateral Summit
nCa Report The presidents of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan met in Ashgabat on 4 August 2023 for their first trilateral summit. In this report, we are giving the summarized versions of their speeches and some meetings on the sidelines of the main event. * * * Speeches of the presidents at the summit Here we are producing the paraphrased and summarized, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Trilateral Summit — Joint Statement
The Presidents of Turkmenistan, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, on behalf of their states, hereinafter referred to as the "Parties", proceeding from the desire to further strengthen and deepen comprehensive ties on the basis of friendship and good neighborliness, common history, traditions, culture and civilizational proximity of the peoples of the … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan engages youth for climate action
Awaza, 3 June 2023: UNDP in Turkmenistan organized a number of initiatives to celebrate the World Bicycle Day and the World Environment Day with children from the sanatorium complex "Dayanch" located in the Awaza National Tourist Zone within the framework of the project "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, funded by the … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan expands livelihoods of local communities for alternative income sources
Within the framework of the project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, jointly implemented by UNDP and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a workshop was held on June 9, 2023 in the city of Seydi of Danev etrap. The main topic of the … [Read more...]
UNDP is collaborating with the Government of Finland to support Ombudsperson`s Office
Ashgabat, 30 May 2023: UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan met with the delegation of Finland to discuss the collaboration to support the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan. During the meeting parties discussed the implementation of the new joint project of UNDP and Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
UNDP Project elevates youth engagement for climate action in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 21 June 2023: UNDP project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, jointly implemented with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, held a series of presentations on climate issues for young people in Dashoguz city to celebrate the World … [Read more...]
UNDP promotes vocational education and employment of persons with disabilities in Turkmenistan
UNDP and national partners discussed important issues related to inclusive education and employment of persons with disabilities at the round table on “Promoting vocational education and employment of people with disabilities: international best practices and development of recommendations”, held on 15 September 2023 at the UN Building in Ashgabat. The event was organized … [Read more...]