Representatives of Central Asian countries today acknowledged the urgent need for regional cooperation in green development and committed to strengthen collaboration across critical sectors, including energy, trade digitalization, trade integration, trade facilitation, investment promotion, SME development, water cooperation and innovation ecosystems. The Dushanbe Declaration was adopted at the end of the 2024 SPECA Economic Forum […]
Caspian Littoral Countries Unite to Address Sea Level Decline
At the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), officials of the Caspian littoral countries met at the national pavilion of Azerbaijan to discuss the problem of Caspian Sea’s declining water level in the context of climate change. The meeting, organized by Azerbaijan’s Ministry […]
IRENA and Azerbaijan Unveil Renewable Energy Partnership for Central Asia at COP29
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) unveiled a new partnership model that can accelerate renewable energy deployment and foster green industrialisation in Central Asia. The partnership was launched by IRENA at the COP29 Energy Transition Investment Forum for Central Asia. The two-day forum takes place at COP29 and is co-hosted by IRENA, the COP29 Presidency, […]
Saudi Arabia signs major green energy deals with Central Asian nations
Saudi Arabia has signed a joint executive program with Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan to strengthen collaboration on renewable energy development and transmission. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the 29th UN Climate Summit in Baku by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and energy ministers of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. The executive […]
ADB Launches Major Initiative for Central Asia and South Caucasus to Build Resilience to Melting Glaciers
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a new regional program, Glaciers to Farms, that will promote sustainable water use and food security in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Pakistan amid the catastrophic impacts of accelerated glacial melt due to climate change, ADB said in a press-release on 14 November 2024. Supported by the Green […]
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan Sign Strategic Green Energy Partnership Agreement
At the COP 29 World Climate Summit, the heads of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan signed an agreement on strategic partnership in the field of green energy production and transmission. “The document opens up new opportunities for the integration of the energy systems of our states, as well as the creation of reliable corridors for the […]
CAREC Ministers launched the Regional Climate Fund and endorsed Climate Change Action Plan
Member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program have endorsed a new Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and launched the CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund (CSPPF) to strengthen regional collaboration on climate resilience, low-carbon growth, and sustainable development. This endorsement took place at the 23rd CAREC Ministerial Conference, held on […]
Turkic States Deepen Cooperation at OTS Bishkek Summit: Green Vision, Charter of the Turkic World and New Flag Adopted
The Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States met on 6 November 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on the theme of “Empowering the Turkic World: Economic Integration, Sustainable Development, Digital Future and Security for all”. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Türkiye […]
Kazakhstan to Increase Middle Corridor’s Capacity to Ten Million Tons Annually
Saniya Sakenova The Kazakh government is working to implement the Roadmap to eliminate bottlenecks and develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) until 2027 between Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Türkiye and between Kazakhstan and Georgia. This will increase the route’s capacity to ten million tons per year, the Prime Minister’s press service reported on Aug. 27. To […]
Reviving the Silk Road with a new digital link
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan’s $50 million fiber-optic cable sets the stage for a digital Silk Road transformation A significant fiber-optic cable connection will be laid along the Caspian Sea floor thanks to an investment of over $50 million from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, Jaslan Madiyev, the minister of digital development, innovations and aerospace industry of Kazakhstan, announced […]
Air Cargo Review – Central Asia and Caucasus – Part Four
Turkmenistan Fleet Expansion and Modernization Turkmenistan Airlines has made significant strides in modernizing and expanding its cargo fleet. In March 2023, the airline took delivery of its first Airbus A330-200P2F cargo aircraft, marking Central Asia’s first Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted widebody. This aircraft, registered as EZ-F429, arrived in Ashgabat in May 2023. This acquisition is part of Turkmenistan’s […]
Security, transport, energy and the climate agenda – the key statements of the President of Azerbaijan at the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana
“Azerbaijan and the countries of Central Asia represent a single historical, cultural, and geopolitical space, with growing strategic importance. Our peoples share a centuries-old history, culture, religion, and common values,” President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan stressed, speaking at the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana. In his speech, Aliyev […]
6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana – Central Asian leaders outline long-term plans for regional cooperation
On 9 August 2024, the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The summit was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Kyrgyzstan – President Sadyr Japarov Tajikistan – President Emomali Rahmon Turkmenistan – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Uzbekistan […]
Astana hosted the first meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Central Asian states
On Tuesday, 6 August 2024, Astana hosted the first meeting of the energy ministers of the Central Asian states. The event was chaired by the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliev. The meeting was attended by: • Kyrgyzstan – Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev • Tajikistan – Minister of Energy and Water Resources of […]
The trilateral Working group between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan is actively continuing its work to achieve common goals in regional development in the Caspian Sea
On July 24, 2024, the second Meeting of the trilateral Working Group on Improving Connectivity in the Caspian Sea was held in the online format. During the meeting of the Working Group, the draft Action Plan was thoroughly reviewed by representatives of the Parties, new wordings of the paragraphs have been proposed. At the same […]
Türkiye will receive 2bcm of Turkmen gas through Iran-Azerbaijan infrastructure
The minister of energy and natural resources of Türkiye, while speaking to the private Turkish media on 26 July 2024, said, “We are working on bringing up to 2 billion cubic meters of gas from Turkmenistan to Türkiye in the initial phase over Iran and Azerbaijan. There is no need for additional major investment in […]
New Azerbaijani Tanker Makes Maiden Voyage to Turkmenistan
The “Zangilan,” a new oil tanker built for the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), successfully completed its maiden voyage to the port of Aladja in Turkmenistan. The tanker, commissioned on 2 July in the presence of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, delivered crude oil from Turkmenistan to the Sangachal seaport on 17 July. The port point […]
The National Leader of the Turkmen people attended the SCO summit in Astana
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 4, 2024. It comprised two key events: a meeting of the heads of the SCO member states and a meeting in the SCO plus format. The meeting of the SCO’s supreme body, the Council of Heads of Member States, which was chaired by […]
Kyrgyzstan hosted Turkic Business and Investment Forum
The Business and Investment Forum of the Turkic states was held on 27 June 2024 in Issyk-Kul. The event was organized in close partnership by the Secretariat of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) with the Union of Turkic Chambers and Commerce and Industry (TCCI) and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. […]
Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan Eye Diversification of Middle Corridor
Chairman Rovshan Rustamov of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC met with his counterpart, Chairman of the Turkmen Railways Agency Azat Atamuradov, and a high-level delegation from the Turkmen Marine and River Ways agency (Turkmendenizderyayollary) during a recent working visit to Ashgabat. Discussions focused on strengthening railway cooperation between the two countries, with an aim to increase cargo […]
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 […]
Parliament of Turkmenistan hosted a Special Meeting dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
On 22 June 2024, a special videoconference meeting titled “Historical and cultural values uniting peoples” was held at the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great thinker and poet Magtymguly Fragi. The meeting was attended by representatives of the parliaments of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, […]
Pre-COP29: Turkmen Youth Climate Changers on their way from Dubai to Baku
Photo: © UN Turkmenistan Handover of COP28 Presidency to Azerbaijan, which will host COP29 In partnership with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Turkmenistan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held an event dedicated to the World Environment Day, outcomes of last year’s Climate Change Conference […]
TESC 2024: Azerbaijani company AZCHEMCO offers Turkmenistan partnerships in the production of liquid fertilizers
The Azerbaijani company AZCHEMCO offers to establish production of liquid fertilizers and agrochemicals in Turkmenistan using its own technology. This was stated by Rifat Sultan-zade, Vice Chairman of the AZCHEMCO holding company, at the TESC 2024 International Scientific and Practical Conference in Ashgabat. AZCHEMCO is a co-author of the Azerbaijani standard “Liquid fertilizers”, according to […]
Türkiye-Azerbaijan natural gas supply deal extended to 2030
Corporation (BOTAŞ), Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR, and Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company (AGSC) signed the deal on natural gas supply and exchange on June 4 at the start of the 29th International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition during Baku Energy Week, which runs between June 4-6. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar and Azerbaijani […]
Magtymguly Fragi Center Opens in Baku
The Center of Turkmen Literature named after Magtymguly Fraga has officially opened at the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature of Azerbaijan’s National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). A delegation headed by Professor Allaberdy Ashirov, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, and Gurbanmammet Elyasov, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, attended the opening ceremony. Representatives of the […]
UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan co-host a Climate group meeting
Ashgabat, 31 May 2024: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan jointly organized the seventh meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners to accelerate Turkmenistan’s progress in fulfilling its international obligations under the Paris Agreement. The meeting took place on May 31, 2024 at the Carbon Training Centre of […]
Independence Day of Azerbaijan celebrated in Turkmenistan
An official reception was held at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Turkmenistan on the occasion of May 28 – Independence Day. After the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan were played, Ambassador Gismet Gezalov spoke about the historical significance of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the first secular democratic state that was created 106 years ago in […]
CIS Approves Action Plan for Enhanced International Transport Corridors
The action plan for optimizing infrastructure and developing international transport corridors passing through the territories of the CIS member states for the period up to 2030 was approved at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States held in Ashgabat on 24 May 2024. The action plan aims […]
CIS Strengthens Cooperation in Energy, Chemical Industry, and Environmental Protection
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member countries have agreed to enhance cooperation in energy, chemical industries, and environmental protection. This decision comes after a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government in Ashgabat, where relevant concepts and action plans were approved. These documents were developed taking into account the need to reach […]
Ashgabat Declared “City of New Sports Opportunities in the CIS”
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of Government has declared Ashgabat the “City of New Sports Opportunities,” according to a press release from the CIS Executive Committee on 24 May 2024. The council also instructed the CIS Council for Physical Culture and Sports to develop a 2024-2025 Action Plan to realize this […]
Ashgabat hosted a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government
On 24 May 2024, a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in Ashgabat. The meeting was attended by: Azerbaijan – Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev Belarus – Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko Kazakhstan – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov Kyrgyzstan – Chairman of the Cabinet of […]
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan elevate partnership to strategic level
On 23 May 2024, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed a Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Tajikistan in Baku. ” Our interaction rests on the determination of our peoples, who have been cooperating for centuries, have been friends, and have created […]
Agreement reached on transportation of Turkmen gas to Türkiye
An agreement has been reached on the transportation of natural gas from Turkmenistan to Türkiye through Azerbaijan and Georgia, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Tuesday. Bayraktar and Azerbaijani Minister of Economy Mikayil Cabbarov attended the signing ceremony of the natural gas cooperation agreement between Türkiye and Azerbaijan in Istanbul. They signed […]
Ambassador of Azerbaijan visited the western region of Turkmenistan
On 13-14 May 2024, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismet Gozalov made a trip to the Balkan province, the Azerbaijani Embassy reports. During his visit, Gismet Gozalov met with the governor of the Balkan province, the mayor of Turkmenbashi city, the chairman of the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan “Denizderyayollary”, the head […]
Trilateral working group Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan on improving connectivity in the Caspian Sea convened in Baku
On 10 May 2024 the first meeting of the trilateral working group on optimization of connectivity in the Caspian Sea was held at the Headquarters of the Permanent Secretariat of Interstate Committee TRACECA in Baku, Azerbaijan in a hybrid format. During the meeting, representatives of the Parties involved (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan) discussed in detail […]
Commemoration Held at Azerbaijani Embassy in Turkmenistan for National Leader Heydar Aliyev’s 101st Birthday
On the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, the national leader of Azerbaijan, a commemorative event was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan. Azerbaijani Ambassador Gismet Gozalov and invited guests laid flowers at the bust of Heydar Aliyev located within the embassy building. Ambassador Gozalov […]
Hedef Group from Azerbaijan invites Turkmen schoolchildren for Turkic Integration Olympiad
Turkic Integration Olympiad will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on 26-27-28 May 2024. Olympiad that will be held among schoolchildren from Turkic states and national organizations. Scope of the contest – Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, GKTC, Tatarstan, Crimea, Karachay, Gagauzia, Chuvashistan, Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, Bashkortostan, Altai, Tuva, Sakha Yakutia, Khakassia, Western Thrace, Uyghur, South Azerbaijan, […]
7th meeting of the High-level Working Group on the Caspian Sea convened in Baku
On May 6-7, 2024, the 7th meeting of the High-level Working Group on the Caspian Sea was held in Baku, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reports. The negotiations were attended by Azerbaijan (head of delegation – S. Sharifov), Iran (head of delegation – A. Jahangiri), Kazakhstan (Head of delegation – Z. Amandzholova), Russia (head of delegation […]
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to connect energy systems – MoU inked in Tashkent
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan are joining forces to create a unified energy grid, paving the way for a future of green energy exports to Europe. On May 1, Tashkent hosted the second meeting of the Ministers of Energy of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, during which the parties signed a memorandum of cooperation on the interconnection […]
TEIF 2024: Azerbaijani Businesses Eye Investment Opportunities in Turkmenistan
Rifat Sultan-zadeh, Vice Chairman of the Caspian Logistics Solutions (CLS) holding company, expressed keen interest from Azerbaijani private companies in investing in Turkmenistan. During his presentation titled “The future of the Caspian-Black Sea region depends on investments in Turkmenistan” at the sidelines of the International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investment in the country’s Energy Sector […]
Customs representatives of Central Asia, Southern Caucasus, Pakistan and the WCO Europe region discuss cooperation mechanisms and information exchange
On 9 and 10 April 2024, representatives from countries participating in the Inter-Regional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units (IREN) held their sixth meeting to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from data sharing in relation to high-risk cargo. Representatives from Bulgaria, Poland, Türkiye and Italy also participated in the meeting which took […]
Foreign ministry hosted a meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan
On 19 March 2024, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova held a meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismet Fizuli ogly Gezalov. In the context of development of bilateral relations, diplomats discussed a wide range of issues related to the further development of political dialogue between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan, the […]
Transport and logistics cooperation: Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are strategic partners
During their summit talks in Baku on 11 March 2024, Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan placed particular emphasis on transport and logistics cooperation, recognizing its strategic importance for strengthening bilateral relations. In addition to resources, the struggle for access to transport and logistics opportunities is now escalating all over the […]
Kazakhstan President Tokayev sees Trans-Caspian route hitting 10 million tons
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan expects cargo volumes on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) to reach 10 million tons in the future, taking into account strong demand and technological advancements. Tokayev, visiting Azerbaijan on 11-12 March 2024, made these remarks in an interview with Azerbaijani APA news agency. He emphasized the strategic importance of […]
Azerbaijan ADA University and the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a meeting
The ADA Azerbaijan University and the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held an online meeting. Vice-rector of ADA University Fariz Ismailzade, Vice-rector of the Institute of International Relations Gulshat Yusupova, as well as Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismet Gezalov and Ambassador of Turkmenistan to […]
A Taste of Azerbaijan: Cultural Celebration in Ashgabat
On 22 February 2024, the Azerbaijani Embassy in Ashgabat hosted a event showcasing the rich tapestry of their culture and cuisine. The prestigious Mandarin Restaurant welcomed members of diplomatic corps, alongside the local Azerbaijani community, on a captivating journey through Azerbaijan. Guests were treated to an array of dishes and sweets, their enticing aromas filling […]
OSCE-led field visit to Valencia port empowers Black Sea and Caspian Sea ports to accelerate sustainable connectivity and energy transition
Driven by the importance of enhancing the safety, resilience, and sustainability of supply chains between Asia and Europe, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities conducted a two-day field visit to the Port of Valencia for seaport experts from Azerbaijan (port of Baku), Georgia (port of Batumi), Kazakhstan (ports of Aktau […]
UN Women Tashkent Consultations: Central Asia’s potential for achieving gender equality under the spotlight
The potential and opportunities for Central Asia to achieve gender equality were explored in-depth at consultations held in Tashkent on 12 February. The event, titled “Empowering women and girls, as well as ensuring gender equality by addressing poverty, strengthening mechanisms and gender-oriented financing,” was jointly organized by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on Reelection in Azerbaijan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has sent congratulations to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of his victory in the presidential elections. “The election results demonstrate the strong trust and support the Azerbaijani people place in your leadership, focused on strengthening the state and achieving socio-economic progress. I am confident this milestone will further propel the […]