On February 17, 2025, the event “Building Resilience through Trade: Engagement for Sustainable Peace” was held at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It was organized by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan in Geneva in cooperation with the Interpeace Building platform. The session focused on the interconnection between economic development, sustainable peace, and […]
UNDP and Partners in Turkmenistan Held Webinar on Tax Regulation and WTO Rules
On 29 January 2025, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, within the framework of the joint project with the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, “Partnering for SDG Acceleration, Phase III,” hosted a webinar on the topic “Tax Regulation and World Trade Organization Rules: Practical Recommendations on Minimizing Risks.” During the webinar, […]
How New Uzbekistan reduces state participation in the economy
Khalilillo Turakhujaev, Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Competition and Protection of Consumer Rights of the Republic of Uzbekistan A number of crucial institutional reforms have been introduced in last five years to further modernize and enhance Uzbekistan’s economic and competition policies. After a comparative study of international best practices, Uzbekistan has implemented […]
OSCE facilitates exchange of best practices for Turkmenistan’s WTO accession
Best practices from OSCE participating States for developing effective strategies to successfully navigate the WTO accession process were shared during an OSCE-organized seminar that took place on 6 and 7 November 2024. The two-day seminar showcased successful strategies employed by participating States across the OSCE area during the preparatory phase of WTO accession negotiations. International […]
UNDP and Partners Hold Webinars on Turkmenistan’s Accession to the WTO
Ashgabat, October 15-16, 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, organized a series of webinars as part of the joint project “Partnering for SDG Acceleration, Phase III,” aimed at preparing the country for accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The first webinar, […]
Government officials and private sector representatives In Turkmenistan gained a deeper insight into the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and the role of National Trade Facilitation Committees
A workshop on the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and National Trade Facilitation Committees was held in Ashgabat on July 2-4 for ministries, state agencies and non-commercial associations of Turkmenistan responsible for border regulation and international trade facilitation, as well as private sector representatives. The event was held under “Turkmenistan: Enhancing trade resilience and integration” project, […]
Integration in world economy could boost Central Asia’s trade
Countries in Central Asia can foster closer regional ties and increase trade amongst one another if they are all members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This emerged at the second Central Asia Trade Policy Forum, held from 3-5 June 2024 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It brought together senior representatives of the five Central Asian countries […]
Turkmenistan Presents Sustainability Initiatives at UNECE Forum in Geneva
A Turkmen delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Myahri Byashimova visited Geneva on 13-14 March 2024. During their visit, they participated in the high-level segment of the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). Ms. Byashimova presented several initiatives promoted by Turkmenistan that align with […]
UNDP conducted an analysis of Turkmenistan’s institutional architecture for an effective WTO accession process
Ashgabat, 14 December 2023: On December 13-14, 2023, as part of the joint project between UNDP and the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, “Partnering for SDG acceleration. Phase II”, an international UNDP expert, Mr. Maxim Medvedkov, Advisor to the WTO Expertise Center, visited Ashgabat. On December 13, UNDP jointly with the Ministry of […]
EU and ITC agreed to support Turkmenistan’s WTO accession
Turkmenistan is set to play a stronger role in global trade with the signing of an agreement by the European Union (EU) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) on 25 October on the sidelines of the Global Gateway Forum, ITC reports. The agreement marks the launch of a project – to be implemented by ITC […]
Accession of Turkmenistan to the World Trade Organization: Technical Working Sessions on the Memorandum of Foreign Trade Regime
On 2-6 October, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) organized technical working sessions on policies affecting trade in goods, which form part of the Memorandum of Foreign Trade Regime (MFTR) – a key document for WTO accession negotiations. The activity builds on the series of capacity building on Turkmenistan’s accession […]
Turkmenistan takes steps to boost foreign trade with introduction of “Authorized Economic Operator” into the customs legislation
The recent adoption of amendments and additions to the Customs Code of Turkmenistan by the Parliament of Turkmenistan is a significant step towards improving the efficiency of the country’s customs and foreign trade system. One of the most important amendments is the introduction of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO). Goods belonging to legal entities included […]
Turkmenistan-WTO cooperation discussed at the Foreign Ministry
On May 29, 2023, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajivev held talks with the Director of the Department for WTO Accession Division Ms.Maika Oshikawa, who is on a working visit to Ashgabat. During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of enhancing cooperation concerning the process of Turkmenistan’s accession to the […]
Turkmenistan reaffirmed commitment to a full-fledged membership in WTO
On 13 March 2023 the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Rahimberdi Jepbarov, Chairman of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan has held series of meetings with representatives of the World Trade Organization, the International Trade Centre and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the Turkmenistan mission to the UN Office at […]
ITC:WTO membership can boost Central Asia’s integration
With Uzbekistan poised to join the global economy, WTO membership can also be a springboard for regional integration among Central Asian countries. Economic cooperation between Central Asia’s five ‘Stans’ – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – could be bolstered if the republics harmonized their trade rules and procedures. This emerged at the Astana International […]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with Director General of the World Trade Organization
On 18 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Director General of the World Trade Organization Ms.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in New York. The sides discussed the current state and prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and the WTO. President Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan is systematically working to stimulate the development of the national economy, improve […]
The results of the fifth UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation 2023 will help Turkmenistan in its accession process to the WTO
According to the UNECE report, the fifth UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation 2023 has been launched by the five United Nations Regional Commissions and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The 2023 edition consists of 60 measures, including two new sets of measures on “Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce” […]
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 […]
WTO has issued World Trade Report 2022. Key messages are in synch with ongoing processes in Central Asia
The WTO has issued its World Trade Report. Among other findings, it underlines the direct link between international trade and climate change / environment. The complete report is available at these links: https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/wtr22_e/wtr22_e.pdf https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/wtr22_e.htm The introduction to the report asserts that the climate change is having a profound impact on people’s lives across the world. […]
WTO delegation to visit Ashgabat soon
The World Trade Organization (WTO) delegation will visit Ashgabat on 29-31 May 2023. The upcoming visit was discussed today, on 26 May, during the meeting of Ambassador Atageldi Haljanov, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva, with Ms. Maika Oshikawa, Director of the Accession Department of the WTO. During the meeting they […]
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, […]
Заседание Правительственной комиссии по изучению вопросов, связанных со вступлением Туркменистана в ВТО
8 октября 2020 года состоялось заседание Правительственной комиссии по изучению вопросов, связанных со вступлением Туркменистана во Всемирную торговую организацию (ВТО) в режиме видеоконференции. В заседании с туркменской стороны приняли участие заместитель министра иностранных дел Туркменистана В.Хаджиев, руководители и представители ряда соответствующих министерств и ведомств страны. Делегацию Всемирной торговой организации возглавила Директор Департамента по присоединению к […]
Meeting of the Government Commission to study issues related to Turkmenistan’s accession to the WTO
On October 8, 2020, a meeting of the Government Commission was held via videoconference to study issues related to Turkmenistan’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan V. Khadzhiev, heads and representatives of a number of relevant ministries and departments of the country took part in the meeting from the […]
TURKMENISTAN ON THE WAY TO JOINING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION AS AN OBSERVER
On May 15, 2020, a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat. During the session, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a Resolution “On the entry of Turkmenistan to the World Trade Organization as an observer.” In accordance with the Document, immediately today, the Turkmen side sent the application […]
ТУРКМЕНИСТАН НА ПУТИ ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИЯ К ВСЕМИРНОЙ ТОРГОВОЙ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ В КАЧЕСТВЕ НАБЛЮДАТЕЛЯ
15 мая 2020 года в Ашхабаде состоялось очередное заседание Кабинета Министров Туркменистана. В ходе совещания Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов подписал Постановление «О присоединении Туркменистана к Всемирной торговой организации в качестве наблюдателя». В соответствии с документом, сегодня же туркменская сторона направила письмо-заявку на вступление во Всемирную торговую организацию в качестве наблюдателя на имя Генерального директора ВТО. […]