A number of British universities, including the University of Westminster, are interested in expanding cooperation with Turkmenistan and providing educational services in the field of higher education. This was stated by the Regional Export Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Department of Business and Trade of the UK Government, Ms.Sarah Chidgey, at […]
UK Goods Trade with Turkmenistan Rises, but Services Trade slightly declines
The total volume of trade turnover between the UK and Turkmenistan for the period from April 2023 to March 2024 amounted to £53 million, a decrease of 5.4%, or £ 3 million pounds in current prices compared to the same period of previous years. Such data are provided in the Trade and Investment factsheet, issued […]
The President of Turkmenistan received the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom
On Wednesday, April 24, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth Affairs and Development David Cameron. As it was emphasized, the United Kingdom is one of Turkmenistan’s important partners in the European region. Interstate relations are constantly developing on the basis of mutual respect, friendship and mutual understanding. The sides […]
Turkmenistan and Great Britain Strengthen Partnership with Signed Agreements
On 23 April, 2024, ahead of the historic visit to Turkmenistan by Lord Cameron, the UK’s Foreign Secretary, several documents were signed between the governments of the United Kingdom and Turkmenistan at the Turkmen Foreign Ministry. These agreements aim to expand cooperation in various areas. The signed documents include: A Cooperation Programme between the Ministry […]
UK Foreign Secretary travels to Central Asia and Mongolia – London announces £50 million of new funding to support region’s sovereignty
The UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron will visit Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia to as part of government ambition to increase engagement with this pivotal region of the world, Foreign Office reports. He will meet leaders across the region to deepen cooperation on shared challenges, from counter-terrorism to climate change. He will use […]
UK Foreign Secretary plans to visit Central Asia
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron is going to visit Central Asia, as evident from his recent statement at the parliament. During the parliament debates on foreign affairs, he said: “…Central Asia is one of those networks in which we want to do better. I am planning a visit there. I will be holding a round table […]
Trade in goods and services between the UK and Turkmenistan totaled £66 million
The total volume of trade turnover between the UK and Turkmenistan for the period from October 2022 to September 2023 amounted to 66 million pounds, an increase of 43.5%, or 20 million pounds in current prices compared to the same period of previous years. Such data are provided in the Trade and Investment factsheet, issued […]
UK Launches International Climate Change Fund for Central Asia
The United Kingdom government has taken a significant step towards addressing climate challenges in Central Asia by establishing the International Climate Change Fund for Central Asia. This marks the first dedicated international fund by the UK for climate action in the region. The announcement was made by UK Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Kathy Leach, during a […]
UK Imports of Turkmen Goods Surge 500%
The total volume of trade turnover between the UK and Turkmenistan for the period from July 2022 to June 2023 amounted to 64 million pounds, an increase of 48.8%, or 21 million pounds in current prices compared to the same period of previous years. Such data are provided in the Trade and Investment factsheet, issued […]
UK Minister for Europe to visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom Leo Docherty will visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to step up engagement with these countries in the field of energy security, climate and strengthening trade ties, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said. On the eve of his trip, Leo Docherty commented: “Since their independence, the UK has been […]
Central Asia presents huge opportunities for UK exporters –Trade Commissioner Kenan Poleo
Central Asia is one of the most dynamic and rewarding regions for British businesses. This region, with its fast-growing and diversifying economies, presents huge opportunities for UK exporters and has a vital role to play in helping Great Britain reach exporting ambition. This was stated by UK Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia […]
Central Asian experts discuss issues of data-driven economic policy development
More than 150 representatives of government agencies and experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and the UK are taking part in the second conference “Effective Governance for Economic Development in Central Asia”, which is taking place on May 17-18 in Almaty. Participants discuss innovative approaches and share best practices in the use of […]
Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan hosted Turkmen-British political consultations
On 5 July 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held talks with Leo Docherty, MP, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for Europe and Central Asia, the MFA Turkmenistan reports. During the meeting, the sides discussed topical issues on the bilateral agenda, covering a wide […]
Imports from Turkmenistan to the UK posted 400% growth – Department for Business and Trade
The total volume of trade turnover between the UK and Turkmenistan for the period from April 2022 to March 2023 amounted to 52 million pounds, an increase of 30%, or 12 million pounds at current prices compared to the same period of previous years. Such data are provided in the Trade and Investment factsheet, issued […]
President of Turkmenistan participated in coronation ceremony of King Charles III
On 5 May 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of the British side, left for a working visit to the UK, where he will take part in the coronation ceremony of the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Charles III and his wife, the Queen Consort. At the capital’s […]
The Monarchy and the World
Tariq Saeedi Imagine being under the public scrutiny – mostly unkind scrutiny – 24/7-365, non-stop, cradle to grave, literally. Imagine every word you say or omit to say, every dress and accessory you wear, every smile and every frown of yours, being analyzed in a million different ways – the sheer cacophony. Imagine the armchair […]
Central Asia can play an integral part in reversing the decline of Global Britain
Sir Richard Ottaway Last month, the Biden administration’s national security strategy reaffirmed that, despite the upheaval in Europe over this past year, Asia is the United States’ most important foreign policy priority. Their read on the future of geopolitics is telling. The underlying premise of the American strategic approach is the same one that underpinned […]
This is ill-conceived Cold War – HMS Defender incident proved it
Tariq Saeedi Of course, it is an ill-conceived Cold War. On 23 June 2021, it took only 38 minutes to prove it. The incident On 23 June 2021, the British Royal Navy vessel HMS Defender, arguably the best equipped warship in the world, particularly in the capacity of electronic warfare, sailed in the Black Sea […]
French proposal regarding the use of veto in the Security Council
Ashgabat, 22 September 2015 — The blocking of the United Nations Security Council in case of mass atrocities is unacceptable. It is a question of humanity and of defense of the principles that are at the heart of the United Nations Charter. It is also a determinant question for the maintenance of peace and international […]