Regarding the extraordinary presidential election in Azerbaijan scheduled for February 7, a polling station has been set up at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Turkmenistan, in accordance with the Electoral Code, Trend reports. The citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who have attained 18 years of age and have active voting rights, permanently residing or temporarily […]
Vibrant Celebration of Azerbaijani Music and Cuisine in Ashgabat
The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan hosted the event “Azerbaijani national cuisine and music” in Ashgabat. Gismet Gozalov, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan, warmly welcomed the guests and offered insightful introductions to the diverse flavors of Azerbaijani cuisine and the captivating melodies of national music. […]
Azerbaijan always pays special attention to the expansion of relations and corporation with Turkmenistan, says Ambassador Gozalov
The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismat Fuzuli oglu Gozalov, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Turkmen people on the occasion of the upcoming New Year. In a message, Gozalov expressed his warm wishes for peace, tranquility, and prosperity in the coming year. He commended Turkmenistan’s progress under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and […]
Azerbaijani Cargo Carrier Launches New Service Linking Central Asia and Europe
ADY Container, a subsidiary of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, has partnered with shipping giant COSCO Shipping Lines to launch a new container service connecting the ports of Aktau (Kazakhstan), Turkmenbashi (Turkmenistan), and Constanta (Romania). This marks a significant development for regional trade and transportation, offering a faster and more efficient route between Central Asia and Europe. […]
The Azerbaijani Shusha handed over the title of the “Cultural capital of the Turkic world-2024” to the Turkmen city of Annau
The ceremony of handing over the title of the cultural capital of Annau took place in the Azerbaijani Shusha on 10 December 2023, TURKSOY reports. The event, held in Shusha, the cultural cradle of Azerbaijan, was attended by Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan Adil Kerimli, Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan Atageldi Shamuradov, Special Representative of […]
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have historically lived in friendly conditions, says Ambassador Gismet Gezalov
Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismet Gezalov congratulated the Turkmen people on the upcoming International Day of Neutrality, celebrated annually on 12 December 2023. The head of the diplomatic mission of the friendly country noted that Azerbaijan respects the political course of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan and was one of the first countries to support […]
Iranian Foreign Minister urges to step up work on defining baselines in the Caspian Sea
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian called on his colleagues from the Caspian countries to step up work on defining baselines in the Caspian Sea for further delineation of internal waters. “The convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea, signed in Kazakhstan, defines the rights, duties and general framework of cooperation between the five […]
Deepening cooperation between the Caspian littoral states is relevant in the context of forming a multipolar world order, says Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted the huge potential for the development of the Caspian region in trade, economic, environmental, scientific, humanitarian, transport and transit spheres. “Deepening practical cooperation between the Caspian states is also relevant in a broader sense: in the context of forming a multipolar world order and strengthening the positions of new […]
Kazakhstan supports the creation of an arms control mechanism in the Caspian basin
The need to create an arms control mechanism in the Caspian Sea basin was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu during a meeting of foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral states (Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan) in Moscow, on 5 December 2023. “The Kazakhstan Foreign Minister also […]
Baku to host a meeting of the Caspian countries’ expert group on the organization of the Tehran Convention Secretariat
In a significant step towards establishing the Secretariat of the Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran Convention), Baku will host the inaugural meeting of the ad hoc expert group tasked with organizing the Secretariat’s activities. The meeting is scheduled to take place on 18-19 […]
Moscow hosted a Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Caspian countries, Joint Statement adopted
On 5 December 2023, a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Caspian littoral states took place in Moscow. The meeting was attended by: Azerbaijan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov Iran – Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian Kazakhstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu Russia – Minister of […]
Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan Explore Multimodal Transportation through Turkmenistan
Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan have initiated discussions on establishing a multimodal cargo transportation route via the International Port of Turkmenbashi, a Caspian Sea port in Turkmenistan. This development holds the potential to streamline the movement of goods between the two countries and enhance economic cooperation. Representatives of Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Transport and Communications, led by Deputy […]
Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan discuss energy cooperation – SOCAR office opens in Ashgabat
As part of a working visit to Turkmenistan, Economy Minister of Azerbaijan Mikail Jabbarov and President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan SOCAR Rovshan Najaf met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers for the Oil and Gas Sector Batyr Amanov. During the meeting, the following key issues of bilateral energy cooperation were […]
Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan intend to increase comprehensive cooperation
On November 28, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Mikail Jabbarov, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit. The sides noted the dynamic nature of the development of friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. In this regard, the special role of high-level […]
Cooperation in the energy resources supply and transport – key topics of the meeting between the Turkmenistan President and the Economy Minister of Azerbaijan
On 28 November 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan welcomed Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov, who arrived in Turkmenistan at the head of a delegation to participate in the 7th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Azerbaijani Commission on Economic Cooperation. “Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the expansion and deepening of the multifaceted partnership with the Republic […]
Summit of the UN Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia in Azerbaijan – Outcomes
nCa Report On 24 November 2023, the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the participating countries of the UN Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) was held in Baku. The Summit was attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President […]
Customs services of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye to Establish Joint Consultative Group
Striving for enhancing customs cooperation and facilitating trade flows, representatives of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, and the Ministry of Trade of Türkiye convened for a trilateral meeting via video link on 23 November 2023. This meeting, initiated by the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, aimed to operationalize […]
Ashgabat Hosts Meeting on CASCA+ Multimodal Transport Corridor Development
A three-day meeting of heads of railway departments from countries participating in the international multimodal transport corridor “Countries of the Asia-Pacific region-China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye-Europe” (CASCA+) kicked off in Ashgabat on 15 November. Representatives from the public and private sectors of CASCA+ member countries gathered to discuss strategies for revitalizing the route. Specific topics included implementing special tariffs […]
UNODC project Enhances Practical Cooperation and Experience Exchange Among Port Control Units in Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
The practical cooperation and information exchange on high-risk cargo shipments along international trade and transport corridors are of utmost importance in facilitating the international trade. This cooperation represents a strategic priority for Customs authorities of the countries cooperating within the framework of the Inter-Regional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units countries (IREN). IREN […]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the 10th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States
(Astana, November 3, 2023) Dear Heads of State! Dear participants of the Summit! First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the invitation to participate in today’s high-level meeting of the Organization of Turkic States, the conditions created for the high […]
OTS under Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship Enters “TURKTIME”
nCa Report On 3 November 2023, the 10th Anniversary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The summit in Astana was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Uzbekistan – President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Azerbaijan – President Ilham Aliyev Kyrgyzstan – President […]
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan Hail Successful Development of Strategic Ties
The Chairperson of the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismat Gozalov, Azertac reports. During the meeting, Gulmanova congratulated Gozalov on his appointment as ambassador and wished him success in his future activities. Gulmanova said that the friendly and fraternal relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan […]
230 MW Garadagh Solar Power Plant – Azerbaijan Launches Largest Solar Power Plant in Caspian Region and CIS
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, one of the largest renewable energy facilities in the region, 230 MW Garadagh solar power plant was inaugurated in Azerbaijan. The opening ceremony led by President Ilham Aliyev was attended by the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technologies of the UAE Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber. Garadagh solar power plant is the largest […]
Turkmenistan – Azerbaijan–Türkiye trilateral working group is working hard on the issues of Turkmen gas supplies to Türkiye, Ambassador Togan Oral says
On Saturday, 28 October 2023, Turkish Ambassador to Turkmenistan Togan Oral held a briefing for local and foreign media accredited in Ashgabat. During the briefing, the Ambassador gave an overview of the outcomes of the official visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Türkiye. At the end of the briefing, a correspondent for the […]
CIS Summit in Bishkek – Security and Economy Top Priorities in Turkmenistan President’s Speech – A number of documents adopted, including a Statement on international relations in a multipolar world
nCa Report On 13 October 2023, the CIS Summit of the Heads of state was held in Bishkek under the chairmanship of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov. The summit was attended by: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia Vladimir Putin […]
Bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are developing successfully and are exemplary, says Ambassador Gismet Gezalov
As previously reported, Azerbaijan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Turkmenistan Gismet Gezalov presented credentials to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on 4 October 2023. The head of the Azerbaijani diplomatic mission Gezalov shared his opinion on the current dynamics of the development of Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations: “Yesterday I presented His Excellency President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov with […]
President of Turkmenistan met the Economy Minister of Azerbaijan – Jabbarov had a series of negotiations at the government of Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 4 October, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Mikail Jabbarov. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that cooperation between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan is developing very dynamically due to the significant potential of the two countries and their readiness for a long-term fruitful partnership. “Our countries successfully cooperate within the framework of regional […]
President of Turkmenistan received the new Ambassador of Azerbaijan
On Wednesday, 4 October, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received credentials from the new Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismat Gozalov. At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed greetings from President Ilham Aliyev to the head of the Turkmen state, who confirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to the traditional interstate dialogue that meets the interests of the […]
New Azerbaijani Ambassador to Turkmenistan Presents Copies of Credentials to Foreign Minister Meredov
On 2 October 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismet Gezalov. Meredov congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side to provide full support for his diplomatic mission. During the meeting, the […]
“Relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are in the nature of a strategic partnership”, says Nariman Orujaliyev, Charge d’affaires of Azerbaijan Embassy to Turkmenistan
In his congratulatory message to Turkmenistan on the occasion of the country’s 32nd anniversary of independence, Nariman Orujaliyev, Charge d’affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan, emphasized the strong and strategic nature of the relationship between the two countries. “Relations between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are based on the will of our […]
Turkic States Look to Enhance Intraregional Connectivity Through Transport Corridors
The 2nd Meeting of the Heads of Railway Administrations of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place on 14 September 2023 in Istanbul under the moderation of Mirvokhid Azimov, Deputy Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States. The meeting was attended by the Secretary General of OTG K.Omuraliev, as well as heads and […]
EXPO Central Asia 2023 Spotlights Region’s Economic Potential
On the sidelines of the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, an exhibition of commodity producers of Central Asian countries is being held from 14 to 16 September 2023. On Thursday, the Presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan visited the expo. The purpose of the expo is […]
5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tajikistan – Outcomes
nCa Report On 14 September 2023, the fifth anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Central Asian summit, chaired by the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Kyrgyzstan – President Sadyr Zhaparov Turkmenistan – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Uzbekistan […]
President Ilham Aliyev: Central Asia and Azerbaijan are a single historical and cultural geographical region
“Central Asia and Azerbaijan are a single historical and cultural geographical region of strategic importance in world politics with a growing economy, demography and geopolitical potential,” stressed President Ilham Aliyev, who was invited as an honorary guest to the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Dushanbe, 14 September. Aliyev […]
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Trade and economic cooperation is the main driver of regional partnership and integration in Central Asia
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted in his speech that the Central Asian region is becoming one of the important centers of economic growth and investment activity, regaining its historical role as a transport hub connecting West with East and North with South. Taking into account the in-depth analysis of the impact […]
President Sadyr Zhaparov: Kyrgyzstan attaches priority importance to the development of cooperation with Central Asian countries
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, in his speech at the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, noted that consultative meetings create favorable conditions for maintaining regular dialogue at the highest level, as well as significantly strengthen mutual trust between our states. “I am confident that our joint […]
President of Kazakhstan Tokayev proposes to hold a Dialogue on security and cooperation in Central Asia in 2024
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his speech at the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, said that the summit will largely determine the further dynamics of multifaceted cooperation between the Central Asian states. “Mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation is consistently expanding. Contacts between businesses have intensified, and the number […]
President of Tajikistan called on the Central Asian countries to take more active steps towards intraregional integration
“Central Asia today is turning into one of the most important geopolitical centers of the modern world and unique geographical nodes,” said President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, speaking at the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States In his opinion, it is no coincidence that within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation […]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States
Dear Heads of State! Dear members of the delegations! Allow me to express my gratitude to the distinguished President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Sharifovich Rahmon for the warm hospitality and excellent conditions created for fruitful joint work. Let me also welcome the distinguished Ilham Heydarovich as an honorary guest of the Consultative Meeting […]
New Cruise Ship for Caspian Sea Tourism to be Launched in 2024
The development of cruise tourism in the Caspian Sea will reach a new level with the launch of the Peter the Great liner, which is currently being completed in Astrakhan, Russia, and will be tested on rivers and sea spaces until the end of the year. The vessel will be put into operation in 2024 […]
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan set up Supreme Interstate Council – Baku and Tashkent aim to bolster ties in transport, energy
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is on a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan. This is the first foreign visit of the Uzbek leader after his re-election to the presidency. Following the summit talks in Baku on 22 August 2023, President Mirziyoyev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed an agreement on the establishment of the […]
Caspian countries discuss preparations for the foreign ministers’ meeting
On 18 August, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted a meeting in Moscow with the ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan dedicated to the International Day of the Caspian Sea, the Russian Foreign Ministry says. An interested exchange of views took place on a wide range of issues of multifaceted cooperation in the Caspian […]
CAREC Think Tanks Explore Role of Digital Adoption in Driving Sustainable Economic Development in Central Asia
The Seventh CAREC Think Tank Development Forum was held in Urumqi, China on 16-17 August 2023. The two-day forum under the theme of “Embracing Digital Technology for Sustainable Economic Development” was organized by the CAREC Institute in partnership with China-Eurasia Expo Secretariat and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Finance Department, and with financial support from the […]
Caspian Conference starts in Avaza — Turkmenistan voices concerns about ecological, environmental issues of Caspian Sea
Today, on August 12, 2023, the scientific and practical conference “The Caspian Sea – the Sea of Peace and Friendship”, dedicated to the Day of the Caspian Sea, opened in a hybrid format in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The representative forum is attended by the Chairman of the Mejlis, members of the Cabinet of […]
Azerbaijan has laid a submarine pipeline ordered by Turkmenistan
The Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) has laid an underwater pipeline at the Lam and Zhdanov oil field in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, ASCO’s press service reports. The works ordered by Turkmenistan were carried out by the pipe-laying vessel “Suleyman Vezirov”. A four-inch thick gas pipeline has been extended from the LAM-B […]
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company acquires 30% stake in Caspian field of Azerbaijan
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is at the threshold of acquiring 30% equity stake in the Absheron gas and condensate field in the Caspian Sea. The agreement will be signed with SOCAR and TotalEnergies, who hold 50/50 shares in the field. Both of them will shed 15% each for acquisition by ADNOC. The total […]
Trans-Caspian Pipeline – The Legal Position – nCa Analysis with complete text of Caspian Convention
nCa Analysis There is the ongoing conversation about the Trans-Caspian Pipeline for the transportation of the natural gas from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan and onward to the European markets. Turkmenistan has clarified its position through a press release of the foreign office, issued on 24 July 2023. The English and the Russian versions of the press […]
Транскаспийский трубопровод – Правовая позиция – Анализ nCa с полным текстом Каспийской конвенции
Анализ nCa Дискуссии на тему Транскаспийского трубопровода для транспортировки природного газа из Туркменистана в Азербайджан и далее на европейские рынки продолжаются. Туркменистан разъяснил свою позицию в пресс-релизе министерства иностранных дел, опубликованном 24 июля 2023 года. Русскоязычная и англоязычная версии пресс-релиза опубликованы на нашем вебсайте: Англоязычная версия – https://www.newscentralasia.net/2023/07/24/breaking-news-foreign-office-of-turkmenistan-clarifies-position-on-trans-caspian-gas-pipeline-issues/ Русскоязычная версия – https://www.newscentralasia.net/2023/07/24/mid-turkmenistana-razyasnil-ofitsialnuyu-pozitsiyu-strany-v-otnoshenii-proyekta-transkaspiyskogo-gazoprovoda/ Как подчеркивается в […]
Breaking News: Foreign Office of Turkmenistan clarifies position on Trans-Caspian gas pipeline issues
The foreign ministry of Turkmenistan issued a press release on 24 July 2023, clarifying in detail the issues related to the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline. Here is the translation of the text of the press release: Recently, a number of international media have started to comment on the possibilities of implementing a project for the supply […]
Uzbekistan actively tries to overcome the double landlockness, harnessing the connectivity options through the Caucasus
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, Uzbekistan secured several agreements aimed at improving the logistics of its commodity flows towards Turkey and Europe through the Caucasus region. The development of international transport corridors and the creation of favorable conditions for increasing transit traffic became one of the main topics of Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan intergovernmental commission session, which took place […]