Ашхабад, 14 октября—Исламский Банк Развития выделит кредит в размере 700 млн. долл. США на строительство сегмента ТАПИ на территории Туркменистана. Соглашение об этом было подписано в Вашингтоне во время осенней сессии Международного валютного фонда и Всемирного банка. От имени Правительства Туркменистана выступил Государственный банк внешнеэкономической деятельности.
Islamic Development Bank to provide USD 700 million for TAPI segment in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 14 Oct—The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has agreed to provide financing of USD 700 million for the segment of TAPI in the territory of Turkmenistan. The documents were signed in Washington DC recently beteen IsDB and State Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Turkmenistan on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank session.
Туркменистан обеспокоен невыполнением белорусской стороной контрактных обязательств по проекту Гарлыкского горно-обогатительного комбината
Ашхабад, 30 сентября (nCa) — В пятницу Туркменистан выразил серьезную обеспокоенность по поводу замедленных темпов реализации проекта Гарлыкского горно-обогатительного комплекса – мега-проекта, осуществляемого в Лебапском велаяте. В ходе встречи в Ашхабаде заместитель премьер-министра Беларуси Анатолий Калинин был уведомлен о невыполнении белорусской стороной контрактных обязательств, что препятствует выполнению планов экономического развития в Туркменистане. Он был проинформирован […]
Turkmenistan concerned on failure of Belarus to honour Potash complex contractual obligations
Ashgabat, 30 September 2016 (nCa) — Turkmenistan conveyed Friday its serious concern to Belarus on the slow pace of work on the Garlyk potash mining and processing complex, a mega project in the Lebap province of Turkmenistan. In a meeting in Ashgabat, the deputy prime minister of Belarus Anatoly Kalinin was told that the failure […]
Strange request: Publish our press release but don’t attribute it to us
On 4 July 2013, at 10:30 am (GMT+5), we received a press release from the email rajanzed@gmail.com. The name of the sender was Rajan Zed. It was about a singer of Turkmenistan origin, aspiring to ‘hit the world dance floors with her songs.’ We published it in good faith. It was carried at our site […]
Berdymuhamedov sends message of condolence to Obama
Ashgabat, 17 April 2013 (nCa) — President Berdymuhamedov has sent a message of condolence to President Obama of the USA on the deaths and injuries caused by the act of terrorism at the Boston Marathon Monday. The Turkmen president said in his message, “Turkmenistan emphatically condemns terrorism in extremism in all its forms and manifestations, […]
Turkmenistan elected vice chair of UNECE
Ashgabat, 15 April 2013 (nCa) — Turkmenistan and Switzerland have been elected vice chairman of UNECE. Netherlands is the chairman. The elections took place during the 65th session of UNECE, held in Geneva, 9-11 April 2013. The chairman and vice chairmen of the UNECE are also the chair and vice chair of the UNECE executive […]
Pakistan fully committed to both Turkmenistan and Iran gas pipelines
Ashgabat, 13 May 2012 (nCa) — Pakistan is fully committed to both Turkmenistan and Iran gas pipeline projects, said Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan, the minister of state for foreign affairs of Pakistan in an exclusive conversation Saturday with nCa in Ashgabat. This dispels the impression that Pakistan could be pursuing an either-or approach on its […]
No peace in Afghanistan until total pullout of US-NATO troops: Iran
Ashgabat, 20 April 2012 (nCa) — There can be no peace in Afghanistan until total pullout of the US and NATO forces, said Ambassador Mohsen Pakaein, the Iranian chief diplomat on Afghan affairs. In a conversation Wednesday with Pakaein, nCa asked as to what could be the most practical way to bring peace to Afghanistan. […]
Pakistan absolutely crucial regional player: Afghanistan
Ashgabat, 20 April 2012 (nCa) — “Pakistan is absolutely crucial player at the regional level,” said Jawed Ludin, the deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan. In a conversation Wednesday with nCa, Ludin spoke optimistically about the bilateral and multilateral interaction between Afghanistan and Pakistan. He expressed hope that ‘challenges of confidence’ would be a thing of […]
Libyan DIplomatic Mission in Turkmenistan Joins Opposition, Flying TNC Flag
Ashgabat, 26 August 2011 (nCa) — The Libyan diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan (Libyan Bureau for Economic Cooperation) has joined the opposition. The TNC flag is flying on the mission building in Ashgabat since early last week. Mosbah Al-Foqhi, the head of the mission told nCa in an exclusive conversation Friday that he decided to join […]
KBR to Work on US Military Contract in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 11 July 2011 (nCa) — Turkmenistan is among the 20 countries where KBR, formerly a part of Halliburton, will work on a US $ 3.8 billion contract for the US CENTCOM. However, the exact details of the kind of work KBR will do in Turkmenistan are still not clear. Ms. Sheryl Gibbs, KBR media […]
Blasts at ammunition depot in Turkmenistan; casualties reported
Ashgabat, 8 July 2011 (nCa) — A series of blasts occurred Thursday afternoon at the ammunitions depot inAbadan, an industrial town some 25 km west of Ashgabat. The severity of the explosions knocked down several residential buildings in the vicinity and a huge fire erupted in the depot. The authorities scrambled to contain the aftermath […]
Turkmenistan to use Chinese grant to buy Lenovo computers
Ashgabat, 4 June 2011 (nCa) — Turkmenistan will use a Chinese grant to buy Lenovo computers from China. The grant is worth Chinese Yuan 50 million (about US $ 7.5 million at one USD = 6.66332 CNY). A presidential decree issued Friday says that the State Bank for Foreign Economic Relations (VneshEkonomBank) of Turkmenistan will […]
Turkmenistan may phase out foreign construction companies
Ashgabat, 4 June 2011 (nCa) — Turkmenistan has decided to establish and encourage its own construction companies in each province, a move that may eventually pave the way for phasing out the foreign contractors from the construction sector. The announcement was made Friday by President Berdymuhamedov during an expanded session of the cabinet of ministers. […]
Auditor Expected to Certify 23 TCM Gas Reserves in Turkmen Field
Ashgabat, 30 May 2011 (nCa) — It is expected that the British audit firm Gaffney, Cline and Associates will certify that the Osman-Yoloton gas field of Turkmenistan has 23 trillion cubic meters (tcm) of in place gas reserves. This information is from a reliable source but there is no way to confirm it until the […]
Turkmenistan refutes Russian publication allegations
Ashgabat, 18 May 2011 (nCa) — The government of Turkmenistan has issued a press statement, refuting the allegations made by RBC, a Russia based publication. RBC, quoting an obscure think tank, asserted that the legal framework in Turkmenistan was inadequate to protect foreign investments. It cited the case of MTS, the Russian cellphone and wireless […]
Turkmenistan, Belarus move toward strategic partnership
nCa Report Ashgabat, 1 May 2011 (nCa) — President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus visited Turkmenistan 27-29 April 2011. It was a chance for Turkmenistan and Belarus to boost partnership in areas of compatibility – the outcome was satisfactory for both sides. The summit talks: President Berdymuhamedov and President Lukashenko had tête-à-tête and expanded format talks […]