Today, on July 7, a Ministerial meeting on the Afghan issues was held with the participation of the heads of external policy agencies of the countries of Central Asia through videoconferencing. The organizers of the dialogue were the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan […]
Russia not dramatic about situation in Afghanistan, is ready to protect its Central Asian allies from the ISIS threat – the USA shapes its future presence in Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova The main threat to the security of Central Asia is not the Taliban, but ISIS, which has been intensified in Afghanistan, warns Russia, being engaged in countering such threats. “It is important not to lose sight of Afghanistan, where ISIS is concentrating its forces. They are doing so using the way too drawn-out […]
Whom Russia is ready to take as companions for solving Afghan puzzle
Elvira Kadyrova Russia strongly supports the settlement of the Afghan situation with the involvement of regional international organizations such as SCO, the CSTO, and the countries bordering Afghanistan. The statement came from Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during his remarks at the Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday, 23 June. “It is necessary to […]
Hugger-mugger in USA’s Afghanistan agenda and Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova After two-decades long bloody war, the United States has realized finally that there is no military solution to the Afghan mess, and today the Biden administration is engaged in extensive discussions with partners in Central Asia and beyond the region on future policy in Afghanistan — This is the juice squeezed out of […]
Turkmen President in Telephone Conversation with Presidents of Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Prime Minister of Japan
President Berdimuhamedov had separate telephone conversations with the presidents of Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, and Kyrgyzstan, and the prime minister of Japan. Phone conversation with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan The presidents exchanged greetings on Eid al-Fitr (Oraza Bayram). They noted that the bilateral relations in all areas including political, trade-economy, and humanitarian spheres were growing satisfactorily. […]
Turkmenistan Reiterates Offer to Host Intra-Afghan Peace Dialogue in Meeting with Afghan Delegation in Ashgabat
nCa News and Commentary Today, on the 6th of April 2021, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Afghan delegation headed by the Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Qasim Halimi who has arrived to Turkmenistan on […]
Heart of Asia Conference in Dushanbe
The Ninth Ministerial Conference “Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process” in Dushanbe On 30 March 2021, the 9th Ministerial Conference “Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process” was held in Dushanbe with the participation of the Leader of Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan His Excellency Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Islamic […]
Masoom Stanekzai speaks at videoconference “Afghanistan Peace Process: Current status, Challenges and Solutions”
nCa News and Commentary The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Ashgabat has hosted a video conference under the title of “Afghanistan Peace Process: Current status, Challenges and Solutions”. The meeting was opened by Mr. Khan Wali Khan Basharmal, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Turkmenistan. H.E. Mohammad Masoom Stanekzai the […]
National Day of Security and Defense Forces of Afghanistan Celebrated
March 01, 2021, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Ashgabat hosted an event on occasion of National Day of Security and Defense Forces of I.R. of Afghanistan (ANSDF) with participation of Col. Muhammet Esenow, Chief of Admin Directorate of Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan as Chief Guest, all Military and Deputy Military Attaches […]
Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Leader of the National Islamic Movement Party of Afghanistan
On February 22, 2021, the meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Leader of the National Islamic Movement Party of Afghanistan Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum who arrived in Ashkhabad on a working visit. During the constructive talks the sides exchanged views on the agenda of the effective […]
Türkmenistanyň Daşary işler ministriniň Owganystanyň Milli Yslam Hereketi partiýasynyň ýolbaşçysy bilen duşuşygy
2021-nji ýylyň 22-nji fewralynda Türkmenistanyň Daşary işler ministri Raşid Meredowyň Aşgabada iş sapary bilen gelen Owganystanyň Milli Yslam Hereketi partiýasynyň ýolbaşçysy Marşal Abdul Raşid Dostum bilen duşuşygy geçirildi. Işjeň ýagdaýda geçirilen söhbetdeşligiň barşynda netijeli türkmen-owgan özara hereketleriniň gün tertibi boýunça pikirler alyşyldy. Türkmenistanyň we Owganystanyň arasyndaky ýokary derejede gazanylan ylalaşyklaryň ähli ugurlarda durmuşa geçirilmegi […]
Mazar-i-Sharif–Peshawar: a corridor to the new future of Central and South Asia
Eldor Aripov, Director of Institute of Strategic and Regional Studies, Uzbekistan On February 2, Tashkent hosted a landmark event for the future of Afghanistan and the entire region. It was the first trilateral meeting of Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan on the implementation of the project for the construction of the Mazar-i-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawar railway. The exceptional importance […]
Taliban visit of Turkmenistan – the need to underpin the correct perspective
Tariq Saeedi A high power delegation of the Taliban, led by the head of its political office in Qatar, Molla Abdul Ghani Baradar, recently visited Turkmenistan. They met the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, on 6 February 2021. At our website and in the News Bulletin we have reported on […]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 6
Tariq Saeedi Of course, the role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for the economic remake is clearly visible in two areas: creation of connectivity and energy infrastructure, and provision of fuel and other essentials at subsidized rates. However, despite all of this, it is a fact that a country cannot benefit from advanced infrastructure and […]
Can Joe Biden afford to tinker with Afghan peace deal?
Tariq Saeedi Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor to President Joe Biden has announced that the United States intends to review the Afghan peace deal. The apparent purpose is to check whether the Taliban were living up to the pledges they made. It is a loaded statement. —– Does the ‘review’ include the option to […]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 5
Tariq Saeedi The economic remake of Afghanistan, the central piece of which is the TAPI Corridor, cannot take place without solid and consistent financial support. The support doesn’t just comprise of monetary resources. It is perhaps even more important to make sure that the resources are spent in a transparent and most efficient manner. ADB […]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 4
Tariq Saeedi Of course, the United Nations speaks and acts on behalf of the world community. That is why the speech of Ms. Natalia Gherman, the head of UNRCCA, at the briefing of 16 January 2021 was the reiteration by the world to remain committed to the remake of the economy of Afghanistan. As is […]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi Apart from DPM Meredov, the briefing of 16 January 2021 featured just a few other speakers. One of them was Ms. Natalia Gherman, the special representative of the UN Secretary General and the head of the UNRCCA. UNRCCA (UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia) is a very special structure of […]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The briefing conducted by DPM Meredov on 16 January 2021 at the auditorium of the institute of foreign relations was quite elaborate. He took six questions from the audience – four from the local and foreign media, and two from the academic community – and in doing so he covered the key aspects […]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi Peace in Afghanistan is arguably obtainable in the foreseeable future. The real question is: Would it be lasting, robust peace? This would largely depend on how ready Afghanistan is for its economic revival. Perhaps, economic remake is a better term than economic revival when we imagine an Afghanistan at peace with itself and […]
Туркменистан и Афганистан ввели в строй ряд объектов транспортных сообщений и коммуникаций
В церемонии приняли участи по видео-связи президенты и высокопоставленные чиновники В четверг, 14 января, были введены несколько транспортно-коммуникационных объектов между Туркменистаном и Афганистаном. Все они построены и финансируются Туркменистаном. Президенты и высшие должностные лица обеих стран приняли участие в торжества из нескольких мест по теле-мосту. В числе объектов: 30-километровая железнодорожная линия между городами Акина и […]
Connectivity, communication facilities commissioned between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan
Presidents, top officials participate through video link from several locations A number of connectivity and communications facilities between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, all of them built and financed by Turkmenistan, were opened on Thursday, 14 January 2021. The presidents and top officials of both the countries took part in the in the back-to-back ceremonies from several […]
Телефонный разговор с руководителем партии Национального исламского движения Афганистана
21 декабря 2020 года по инициативе афганской стороны состоялся телефонный разговор заместителя министра иностранных дел Туркменистана В.Хаджиева с руководителем партии Национального исламского движения Афганистана маршалом Абдул Рашидом Дустумом. В ходе разговора состоялся обмен мнениями по повестке дня туркмено-афганского сотрудничества. Стороны подчеркнули активное развитие двусторонних связей в свете договорённостей между главами государств Туркменистана и Афганистана. […]
Telephone conversation with the Leader of the National Islamic Movement Party of Afghanistan
On the 21st of December 2020, a telephone conversation was held between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V.Hajiyev and the Leader of the National Islamic Movement Party of Afghanistan Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum, upon the initiative of the Afghan side. During the conversation, an exchange of views took place on the agenda […]
СОСТОЯЛАСЬ ВСТРЕЧА СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВА «ЦЕНТРАЛЬНАЯ АЗИЯ + ИСЛАМСКАЯ РЕСПУБЛИКА АФГАНИСТАН + КИТАЙСКАЯ НАРОДНАЯ РЕСПУБЛИКА»
9 декабря 2020 года в формате видеоконференции состоялась встреча сотрудничества «Центральная Азия + Исламская Республика Афганистан + Китайская Народная Республика», в ходе которого с туркменской стороны принял участие заместитель министра иностранных дел Туркменистана В.Хаджиев. На встрече также приняли участие заместители министров иностранных дел стран Центральной Азии, Китайской Народной Республики и Исламской Республики Афганистан. В рамках […]
A MEETING OF COOPERATION “CENTRAL ASIA + AFGHANISTAN + China” TOOK PLACE
On December 9, 2020, in the format of a video conference, a cooperation meeting “Central Asia + Islamic Republic of Afghanistan + People’s Republic of China” was held, during which Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V. Khadzhiev took part from the Turkmen side. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Foreign Ministers […]
New Mosque built by Turkmenistan opens in Afghanistan — Aid caravan from Turkmenistan arrives
Today, on December 4, 2020, the opening of a mosque constructed in the township of Akina of the Andkhoy etrap of Faryab province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan took place as a friendly gesture from the Turkmen side to the Afghan people. As is known, in accordance with the Resolution of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, […]
В Афганистане открылась новая мечеть, построенная Туркменистаном – прибыл караван помощи из Туркменистана
Сегодня, 4 декабря 2020 года состоялось открытие мечети, возведённой в посёлке Акина этрапа Андхой провинции Фарьяб Исламской Республики Афганистан в качестве дружественного жеста туркменской стороны афганскому народу. Как известно, в соответствии с Постановлением Президента Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова в ноябре 2018 года началось строительство мечети на 500 мест. Данное решение было принято в рамках поддержки, оказываемой Туркменистаном […]
Neutrality of Türkmenistan – inspiration for the TAPI corridor and a route to stability and prosperity in Afghanistan
Tariq Saeedi This is the silver jubilee year of the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan. To understand the significance of neutrality, we must keep in mind that Turkmenistan looks at everything under a holistic concept. It means that everything is connected with everything else. In concentric circles, the holistic concept means that a country can only […]
Turkmenistan will continue to cooperate with Afghanistan on security issues
On November 23, 2020, a two-day high-level online conference on Afghanistan, organized by the Governments of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Republic of Finland in cooperation with the United Nations, kicked off in Geneva. This Conference, which brings together high-ranking representatives from dozens of countries of the world and leading international organizations, takes […]
Turkmenistan is convinced of the need to attract political-diplomatic tools to achieve peace and prosperity in Afghanistan
The plenary session of the High-level Conference on Afghanistan, which is being held online in Geneva, took place today. During the meeting, the heads of foreign affairs agencies of dozens of countries of the world, including Russia, Iran, Switzerland, the USA, as well as the representatives of the UN and its divisions, the European Union […]
Construction of the TAPI gas pipeline in Afghanistan territory will continue next year
During the plenary session of the High Level Conference on Afghanistan, the parties discussed issues of economic cooperation. Speaking at the event, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani spoke about the economic situation in the country. Expressing gratitude for the aspiration of the world community to facilitate the involvement of Afghanistan […]
Turkmenistan attaches particular importance to humanitarian ties with Afghanistan
Today, at the plenary session of the High-level Conference on Afghanistan, discussions were held on issues of a social and humanitarian nature. The sides considered the possibilities of assisting Afghanistan for the earliest possible normalization of the life of the Afghan people.The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan spoke about the key actions of Turkmenistan […]
The important role of Turkmenistan was noted during the high-level meeting on regional cooperation
On November 23, 2020, a high-level meeting on regional cooperation in the framework of the Conference on Afghanistan was held online. Turkmenistan was represented at this event by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov. During the meeting, which was attended by the heads of state […]
Отмечена важная роль Туркменистана в ходе встречи высокого уровня по региональному сотрудничеству
23 ноября 2020 года в онлайн формате прошла встреча высокого уровня по региональному сотрудничеству в рамках Конференции по Афганистану. Туркменистан был представлен на данном мероприятии Заместителем Председателя Кабинета Министров, Министром иностранных дел Туркменистана Р. Мередовым. В ходе встречи, в которой принимали участие главы государств и правительств, а также международных организаций выступили Президент Исламской Республики Афганистан […]
Turkmenistan participates to the 2020 Afghanistan Conference
On the 23rd of November 2020, a two-day 2020 Afghanistan Conference has started in Geneva in the online format under the chairmanship of the Governments of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Republic of Finland jointly with the United Nations. The given Conference has united the high-ranking representatives of more than 100 countries and […]
Туркменистан принимает участие в Конференции высокого уровня по Афганистану в Женеве
23 ноября 2020 года в Женеве началась двухдневная Конференция высокого уровня по Афганистану, которая проходит в онлайн формате под председательством правительств Исламской Республики Афганистан и Финляндской Республики совместно с Организацией Объединенных Наций. Данная Конференция объединила высокопоставленных представителей из более 100 стран мира и международных организаций. Туркменистан на Конференции представляет Заместитель Председателя Кабинета Министров, Министр иностранных […]
Russia and Central Asia agreed to forge cooperation in strategically important areas
Elvira Kadyrova A joint statement has been signed following the online meeting of foreign ministers of the Central Asia and Russia held on 15 October 2020. Its text is published on the website of the Russian foreign ministry. According to the document, the parties identified several strategically important areas in which Russia and five regional […]
Трехсторонняя встреча руководителей внешнеполитических ведомств Туркменистана, Афганистана и США
8 октября 2020 состоялась первая встреча формата Туркменистан–ИРИ–США на который приняли участие Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашид Мередов, Заместитель Государственного секретаря США по политическим вопросам Дэвид Хейл и исполняющий обязанности Министра иностранных дел Исламской Республики Афганистан Мохаммад Ханиф Атмар в формате видеоконференции. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили ряд важных вопросов политического, торгово-экономического и гуманитарного характера. […]
Trilateral meeting of foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and the United States
On October 8, 2020, the first meeting of the Turkmenistan-IRA-US format was held, which was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, US Deputy Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale and Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Hanif Atmar in the format of a video […]
ADB’s grant to enhance electricity import and power supply in Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $110 million grant to boost power supply and strengthen Afghanistan’s energy sector by improving its sustainability and promoting cross-border energy supplies from main Central Asian Suppliers. The project will facilitate the Afghan system’s synchronous operation with the Uzbek system and the Central Asia Power System […]
В КАБУЛЕ СОСТОЯЛАСЬ ТОРЖЕСТВЕННАЯ ЦЕРЕМОНИЯ ПОДПИСАНИЯ РЯДА ВАЖНЫХ ДОКУМЕНТОВ МЕЖДУ ТУРКМЕНИСТАНОМ И АФГАНИСТАНОМ
30 сентября 2020 года в городе Кабул в президентском дворце «Салам-Хан» состоялась торжественная церемония подписания ряда значимых документов, призванных способствовать дальнейшей реализации совместных инфраструктурных проектов между Туркменистаном и Афганистаном, в частности строительство газопровода Туркменистан–Афганистан–Пакистан–Индия (ТАПИ), электрической и оптико-волоконной коммуникационной линии Туркменистан–Афганистан–Пакистан (ТАП), строительство железных дорог. В церемонии подписания принял участие Президент Исламской Республики Афганистан […]
A SOLEMN CEREMONY OF SIGNING A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN TOOK PLACE IN KABUL
On September 30, 2020, a solemn ceremony of signing a number of significant documents was held in the Presidential Palace “Salam Khan” in the city of Kabul to facilitate the further implementation of joint infrastructure projects between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, in particular, the construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, electric and fiber-optic communication line […]
ADB: Five Things to Know – Trends in Road and Railway Trade Efficiency in Central Asia
Samarkand city railway station. Photo: Relisa Granovskaya/ADB The efficient trade of goods across international borders is key to economic growth and poverty alleviation. This is particularly important in largely landlocked Central Asia where road and rail represent the two dominant modes of transporting goods across the region. Using data from shipments collected over the past […]
TALKS WERE HELD BETWEEN THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN AND THE ACTING CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF AFGHANISTAN
On August 12, 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov held talks with the Acting Chairman of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ajmal Ahmadi. The meeting was held by means of video conferencing. On the agenda of the talks was the expansion and strengthening of mutually beneficial relations […]
СОСТОЯЛИСЬ ПЕРЕГОВОРЫ ГЛАВЫ МИД ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА И ИСПОЛНЯЮЩЕГО ОБЯЗАННОСТИ ПРЕДСЕДАТЕЛЯ ЦЕНТРОБАНКА АФГАНИСТАНА
12 августа 2020 года Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Р.Мередов провел переговоры с исполняющим обязанности Председателя Центрального банка Исламской Республики Афганистан Аджмалом Ахмади. Встреча прошла по видеоконференцсвязи. На повестке переговоров – расширение и упрочение взаимовыгодных связей по всем спектрам сотрудничества, представляющих взаимный интерес. Особо отметив результативность и своевременность предыдущих встреч делегаций двух стран на различных площадках, […]
TURKMENISTAN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO THE AFGHAN PEOPLE
On August 12, 2020, Turkmenistan sent another humanitarian aid to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in the form of sets of medical equipment to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The corresponding Order was signed by the President of Turkmenistan. According to the Order, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry […]
ТУРКМЕНИСТАН ПРОДОЛЖАЕТ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЯТЬ ГУМАНИТАРНУЮ ПОДДЕРЖКУ АФГАНСКОМУ НАРОДУ
12 августа 2020 года Туркменистан направил в Исламскую Республику Афганистан очередную гуманитарную помощь в виде комплектов медицинского оборудования для борьбы против пандемии коронавируса. Соответствующее Распоряжение было подписано Президентом Туркменистана. Согласно Распоряжению, Министерству иностранных дел и Министерству здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана предписано безвозмездно передать комплекты медицинского оборудования для полимеразной цепной реакции (Real-time PCR) правительству Исламской […]
Trade between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan is growing despite the pandemic-caused global downturn
Elvira Kadyrova Despite the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on international trade, the bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan increased by 24 % year-on-year in the H1 of 2020. The positive dynamics of growth in neighbors’ trade was announced during a videoconference between the government delegations of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, held on 8 August […]
Corruption is rampant, say Afghan anti-corruption organizations
The Afghan anti-corruption organizations are unanimous in their opinion that the corruption has reached new highs in the government’s financial institutions. This is the essence of a report published on 8 August 2020 by TOLOnews, one of the lead independent news and broadcasting networks of Afghanistan. The report combines the opinion of representatives from the […]