On 7 January 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan Stanislav Chepurnoi, who presented his credentials to the head of state. The diplomat conveyed greetings and best wishes from President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko to the President of […]
The Ambassador of Belarus presented copies of credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On 6 January 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan Stanislav Chepurny, who presented copies of his credentials. The Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment to a responsible post and expressed the willingness of the Turkmen side to […]
The President of Turkmenistan took part in the informal CIS summit in Russia
On Wednesday, 25 December 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the informal summit of the CIS heads of state, which was held in the Leningrad Region, Russia. The summit was also attended by President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr […]
Trade and economic ties, expansion of air links and higher education: The new Ambassador of Belarus to Turkmenistan shared on the future development of Turkmen-Belarusian relations
Stanislav Chepurnoi has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan. The corresponding decision was made by President Alexander Lukashenko, the BelTA news agency reports. Until now, Stanislav Chepurnoi served as Head of the Department of International Cooperation and Trade of the Office of the Council of Ministers of the […]
The Turkmen delegation visited Minsk to study the experience of UNESCO clubs and departments
A delegation from Turkmenistan, consisting of representatives of the Secretariat of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO and heads of UNESCO clubs and departments at higher educational institutions, visited Minsk to study the experience of similar structures in Belarus, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize with the […]
Macroeconomic Review of EDB upbeat on growth in member countries
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has issued its periodical macroeconomic review of its member countries. On the whole, it reflect a positive picture of the growth pattern in its region of operations. The report says: Analysts of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have released the latest Macroeconomic Review for the Bank’s six member states. EDB’s […]
Belarus and Turkmenistan are preparing for the meeting of the intergovernmental commission
Turkmenistan and Belarus are gearing up for the next meeting of their Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation. During a meeting on 30 July, Mammetkhan Chakiyev, Co-chair of the Commission and Director General of Turkmenistan’s Agency for Transport and Communications, discussed bilateral trade and economic relations with Belarusian Ambassador Vyacheslav Beskosty. The sides expressed growing interest […]
Experts from Turkmenistan get acquainted with Belarusian experience on Combating Trafficking in Persons
Ashgabat, July 9, 2024. A delegation of Turkmenistan comprising representatives of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the development and implementation of the National Action Plans of Turkmenistan on Combatting Trafficking in Persons visited the Republic of Belarus from 26 June to 2 July 2024 to learn the experience of Belorussian colleagues in combating human trafficking […]
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 […]
Belarus Prime Minister Emphasizes Strong Ties with Turkmenistan
Belarus highly values friendly relations with Turkmenistan. This was stated by Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko during a meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Friday, 24 May 2024, in Ashgabat. “Since gaining independence, the interaction between Belarus and Turkmenistan has been based on the principles of mutual respect and partnership. This, 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 […]
CIS Border Chiefs met in Uzbekistan to address Central Asian security challenges
On 28 March 2024, Khiva, Uzbekistan hosted the 8th regional meeting of heads of border agencies from CIS member states, according to the CIS Executive Committee. The event was attended by delegations of the border agencies of Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, the Coordination Service of the Council of Commanders of […]
Belarus, Turkmenistan Eye Increased Trade Through Exchange Cooperation
The head of the Foreign Economic Activity Department at the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) Alexander Bashlia recently visited Ashgabat to explore promising avenues for cooperation with Turkmen businesses, according to BUCE reports. The BUCE aims to significantly increase trade turnover with Turkmenistan in 2024 by leveraging its exchange platform’s export potential. Lumber, dairy products, […]
Turkmen Ambassador to Belarus Visits Vitebsk State Medical University, Meets Students
On 13 March 2024, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belarus Nazarguly Shagulyev met with the leadership of Vitebsk State Medical University. A wide range of issues related to the conditions of study and life of students from Turkmenistan at the university, the export of educational services, and cooperation between VSMU and universities of Turkmenistan were discussed […]
Uzbekistan, Belarus Summit talks paves way for enhanced industrial and trade partnerships
On 8 February 2024, summit talks were held in Tashkent between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus. The topic of trade, economic, industrial and technological cooperation has become a defining area of the talks. “We are pleased that our fraternal republic, Uzbekistan, is developing intensively. We are interested in 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 […]
SCO Summit adopted New Delhi Declaration – Key Points
SCO confirms commitment to formation of a more representative, democratic, just and multipolar world with a central coordinating role of the UN. The Member States reaffirm that the SCO is not directed against other states and international organizations and is open to broad cooperation with them. SCO pursues a policy that excludes bloc, ideological and […]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposed to adopt the SCO Code of Good Neighborliness, Trust and Cross-Border Partnership
In his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev assessed the cardinal changes taking place in the system of international relations – the intensification of geopolitical tensions and escalation of conflicts, the emergence of new risks and threats to global stability and sustainable development, the growing challenges in […]
Russia is increasing trade and economic ties with the SCO countries
Russia intends to further deepen ties with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and these ties are becoming stronger and more multifaceted, President Vladimir Putin said during his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023. Last year, Russia’s trade with the SCO member states increased by more than a third – 37%, reaching a […]
President of Tajikistan proposes to develop a Concept for the expansion of the SCO
During his speech at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, the President Emomali Rahmon stressed the importance of further promoting cooperation within the SCO on the basis of coordinated actions and principles of mutual respect. The President of Tajikistan noted that the increasing attention of the world community to the SCO, embodying the unique interconnectedness […]
Pakistan: SCO can play the role of beacon of peace
Speech of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan at virtual SCO Summit on 4 July 2023 [Paraphrased Excerpts] The SCO represents a promising future only if we seize the opportunity to achieve the shared goals for the region’s peace and prosperity. Pakistan calls for SCO’s joint action to counter economic recession, terrorism & climate change. […]
XI Jinping: China stands for multilateralism and strengthening peace for the sake of universal security
During his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, focusing on the shocks that the modern world is experiencing, noted that humanity is facing unprecedented serious challenges. “What to choose, unity or split? Peace or conflict? Cooperation or confrontation? These issues have become relevant again […]
SCO Summit: Kyrgyzstan is promoting the idea of establishing a Center for combating international crime in Bishkek
Addressing at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov noted the importance of the establishment of the SCO Center for Combating International Organized Crime in Bishkek. According to the Head of Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of this initiative will give a tangible impetus to increasing cooperation on issues related to ensuring […]
Kazakhstan at SCO Summit: President Tokayev urged to remain committed to the formation of a multipolar world with the coordinating role of the UN
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the beginning of his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023: “In the context of a radical transformation of the global world order, we are witnessing an unprecedented increase in geopolitical tensions, the intensification of trade and sanctions wars and many other modern challenges. It is […]
PM Narendra Modi: India has created five pillars of cooperation in the SCO
Opening the online SCO summit on 4 July 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi summed up the results of his country’s chairmanship and spoke about efforts to bring multifaceted cooperation in the SCO to new heights. Modi highlighted five new pillars of cooperation established by India within the SCO. These are Startups and Innovation, Traditional […]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023
Dear Mr. Chairman, Dear Heads of State and Delegations, First of all, let me warmly welcome all participants, leaders and members of delegations. I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, for inviting me to this important meeting as an honorary guest. Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich! Taking this opportunity, I cordially […]
India hosted online SCO summit – Iran became part of the Shanghai family – Kazakhstan assumes SCO chairmanship – The New Delhi Declaration emphasizes: Central Asia is the core of the SCO
nCa Report On Tuesday, 4 July, an online meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. The meeting was attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, President of China Xi Jinping, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, […]
Trade turnover between Belarus and Turkmenistan grew by 46.6% in 2022
Despite the pandemic restrictions in 2022, the Belarusian-Turkmen trade and economic cooperation had a positive dynamic. The trade turnover between the two countries increased by 46.6% in 2022, said the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan Vyacheslav Beskosty in an interview with the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan”. This year marks the 30th anniversary of […]
Six foreign presidents, one prime minister, participating in victory day parade in Moscow – Flowers placed at the tomb of unknown soldier
The Victory Day parade is in progress in Moscow. Six foreign presidents and one prime minister are participating in the event as invited guests of President Putin. President Putin and the invited guests placed flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier after the parade. They include: Belarus – President Alexander Lukashenko Kazakhstan – President […]
Humanitarian cooperation discussed at the regular meeting of the CIS Foreign Ministers in Samarkand
The meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held on 14 April 2023 in Samarkand. The event was attended by foreign ministers and high-ranking officials of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, as well as CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev. In a broad […]
Agreement on digitalization of rail freight management between China and EAEU will speed up movement of cargo in Eurasian landmass
China and the member countries of EAEU have signed a roadmap for speeding up the digitalization of the rail freight management between them, reports the website railfreight.com This will greatly help in the unhindered and faster movement of railway cargo across the Eurasian landmass. EAEU and China want to digitalise their rail freight movements https://www.railfreight.com/railfreight/2023/02/20/eaeu-and-china-want-to-digitalise-their-rail-freight-movements/ […]
Turkmenistan to enhance logistics cooperation with a number of countries
The Association “Turkmen Logistics” is going to establish partnership ties with a number of foreign countries. “Work continues on setting up mutually beneficial cooperation with relevant associations and unions of countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Romania, Germany, and other European and Asian countries”, wrote Rustam Seyidov, Deputy Chairman of the Association “Turkmen Logistics” […]
Cooperation of the Republic of Belarus with Turkmenistan and other states of the Central Asian region
Vyacheslav Beskosty, Ambassador of Belarus in Turkmenistan After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Belarus managed to maintain friendly relations with all the post-Soviet republics of Central Asia without exception and, subsequently, build mutually beneficial cooperation on the basis of a common history, and restore old and establish new cooperative ties. An […]
Samarkand Summit – SCO is a new leader in the emerging multipolar world
nCa Report On 16 September 2022, Samarkand hosted a meeting of the SCO heads of state under the chairmanship of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. For the first time in the history of the organization, the summit was held in such a broad format. The leaders of 14 countries attended the gathering, including: Prime […]
Ambassador of Belarus to Turkmenistan spoke about the prospects of cooperation between the two countries
Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus in Ashgabat Vyacheslav Beskosty told about the current state and prospects of development of Turkmen-Belarusian cooperation in an interview with the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan”. The interview was timed to the celebration of the Independence Day of the Republic. In January 2023 Turkmenistan and Belarus will celebrate the 30th anniversary […]
Turkmenistan in transition this week – president, president-elect in phone conversation with more world leaders
As the investiture ceremony of the newly elected president of Turkmenistan is just around the corner, more telephone conversations took place with world leaders. On 16 March 2022, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President-elect Serdar Berdimuhamedov had phone talks wit President Xi Jinping of China and President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus. In both the conversations, President […]
CSTO intends to strengthen the borders of Central Asia with Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova Afghanistan and security threats to the of the neighboring Central Asian region became key items on the agenda of the extraordinary online session of the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) Collective Security Council held on 23 August 2021 under the chairmanship of Tajikistan. It is noteworthy that along with the heads of the […]
Туркмено-Белорусская встреча на высшем уровне – подписано 10 документов, ставки сделаны на расширение партнерства
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 31 марта 2017 (nCa) — В ходе переговоров на высшем уровне между Президентами Туркменистана и Беларуси в Ашхабаде 30 марта 2017 года было заявлено о наличии огромного потенциала партнерства и отмечено обоюдное стремление к использованию новых возможностей. 10 двусторонних документов, подписанных по итогам переговоров на высшем уровне, представляют собой своего рода шаги, […]
Delay in completion of Garlyk plant hurts reputation, economic outlook of Belarus
Ashgabat, 26 December 2016 (nCa) — Belarus is working on a mega project in Turkmenistan – Potash mining and processing complex at Garlyk area of Lebap province. DPM Ereshov (industries) reported Friday during the cabinet meeting that Belarus had promised to deliver the project by 31 March 2017. He said that the ground structures will […]
Задержки в завершении проекта строительства Гарлыкскогокомбината вредят репутации и экономическим перспективам Беларуси
Ашхабад, 26 декабря2016 (nCa) — Беларусь работает над реализацией в Туркменистане мега-проекта строительствагорно-обогатительного комплекса по производству калийных удобрений в ГарлыкскомэтрапеЛебапскоговелаята. Как сообщил на заседании Кабинета министров в пятницу вице-премьер Эрешов, белорусская сторона обещала завершить проект к 31 марта 2017 года. Все работы по наземным объектам будут завершены до 1 февраля 2017 года, по подземным – […]