On 30 November 2024, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with a Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in Chengdu. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, confirming their commitment to […]
The OSCE PA Ashgabat Conference: Dialogue for peace and a sustainable future
On 27 November, the first day of the Ashgabat Conference titled “Parliamentary Diplomacy in the OSCE Area: Dialogue as a Tool for Building Bridges for a Secure and Peaceful Future” took place. The event was jointly organized by the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA). The primary goal of the conference […]
Tokayev visited Belgrade – Kazakhstan and Serbia set sights on joint projects in industry, transport, energy, and defense industry
On 19 November, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid an official visit to Serbia, where he held talks with the country’s top leadership, including President Alexander Vucic and Prime Minister Milos Vucevic. The visit was marked by the strengthening of bilateral relations and the signing of a number of important agreements. During the talks, special […]
TIF 2024: 18 agreements and MoUs inked on the sidelines of the Turkmen Investment Forum in Ashgabat
Eighteen agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Turkmen state-run, public-private enterprises and foreign companies during the dedicated signing ceremony on the second day of TIF 2024 in Ashgabat. The deals cover a wide range of sectors, including energy, textile production, chemical industry development, shipbuilding, railway equipment, environment, logistics. The agreement and MoUs […]
Ambassadors from Central Asia and the Gulf Arab countries met in Brussels
In Brussels, the capital of the European Union, the first meeting of ambassadors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Central Asia, and Mongolia took place. The event served as an important platform for discussing interregional cooperation and strengthening economic and political ties between these regions. One of the key agenda points was the discussion […]
Turkmenistan-Tatarstan Cooperation Growing Exponentially
nCa Report The cooperation between Turkmenistan and Tatarstan, the largest component republic of the Russian Federation is expanding exponentially. This was evident at the recently-held ninth meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Tatarstan Working Group on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation. Here are the outcomes: [There is some duplication because of material from various sources] […]
Dutch companies to make a return agricultural mission to Turkmenistan
The Turkmenistan Ambassador to Belgium, Sapar Palvanov, met with Mohammad Reza Mashadi, Managing Director of the reputable international organization East-West Trade, which provides assistance to Dutch companies in the development of trade and international business in the agricultural sector. The meeting was also attended by former Dutch Ambassador to Kazakhstan Peter van Leeuwen, who is […]
Kazakhstan Sees Fourfold Increase in Turkmen Tourists
Kazakhstan witnessed a significant surge in tourism from Turkmenistan in 2023, with visitor numbers quadrupling to approximately 20,000. This was announced by Kazakhstan’s Minister of Sports and Tourism Yermek Marzhikpayev during a meeting with Turkmen Ambassador Batyr Rejepov on 22 July 2024. Kazakhstan’s diverse landscape and abundant resources have fostered the growth of various tourism […]
The 18th meeting of the Joint Uzbek-Turkmen Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation held in Tashkent
On 16 July 2024, the 18th meeting of the Joint Uzbek-Turkmen Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation was held in Tashkent. The event was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjaev and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Batyr Atdaev. It was also attended by the heads […]
Xi paid a state visit to Tajikistan – Dushanbe and Beijing are moving towards further deepening comprehensive strategic relations
On 4-6 July 2024, President Xi Jinping of China paid a state visit to Tajikistan. As a result of the summit talks between Tajikistan and China, 29 new documents were signed on cooperation in various fields of trade and economy, including industry, energy, transport, digital economy, innovation and investment, as well as in cultural and […]
China and Kazakhstan signed over 30 documents – Tokayev and Xi launched cargo traffic along the Trans–Caspian transport route – agreed to increase trade turnover to $ 80 billion
President Xi Jinping of China is on a state visit to Kazakhstan. On Wednesday, 3 July, the summit talks between President Xi Jinping and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took place in Astana. Speaking at the final press briefing, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that together with the Chinese President, he will continue to direct all efforts […]
Turkmenistan and Russia eye renewed cooperation in science
On 25 June 2024, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Russia Esen Aydogdiyev met with Gennadiy Krasnikov, President of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), according to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Russia. The meeting focused on boosting ties between the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan (AST) and the RAS. President Krasnikov emphasized the importance of brisking […]
Turkmenistan, UAE Discuss Deepening Economic Ties
On June 25, 2024, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov held a meeting with Abdulla bin Touq Al-Marri, the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Economy. The discussions focused on strengthening existing relations between the two nations. Specific proposals were put forward to increase trade turnover, diversify economic partnerships, and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. The parties reaffirmed […]
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to Astana – South Korea and Kazakhstan signed dozens of agreements, MoUs and commercial deals worth over $430 million
South Korea and Kazakhstan signed more than 30 agreements on the sidelines of President Yoon Sok Yeol’s state visit to Astana. Following the summit talks with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, 11 documents on cooperation were signed, including: 1. Agreement on cooperation in the field of energy industry development; 2. Agreement on cooperation in the […]
12th meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Austrian Commission convened in Vienna
Vienna hosted the 12th meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Austrian Commission on 5 June 2024. Mergen Gurdov, Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led the Turkmen delegation. Over 70 representatives from both countries’ governments and businesses participated. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation across various sectors, including: innovative technologies in industry and energy, renewable […]
Turkmenistan and Japan prepare for meeting of joint committees on economic cooperation
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, who also heads the Turkmen-Japanese Committee for Economic Cooperation, held a videoconference with Hiroyuki Tsubai, Chairman of the Japanese-Turkmen Committee, on 6 June 2024, according to the Turkmen Foreign Ministry. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of further development of bilateral relations, where they noted the high level […]
Turkmenistan and Korea held an online meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation
On June 3, 2024, Turkmenistan and Korea convened the 9th meeting of their Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation via videoconference. Rakhimberdy Djepbarov, Chairman of the Turkmen State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs, led the Turkmen delegation. The Korean side was represented by Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Dukgeun Ahn. Discussions […]
Delegation of Turkmenistan attends a conference on the digital industry in Russia
Turkmen delegation led by Consul General Guich Garayev (Kazan, Tatarstan) visited Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, to participate in the “Digital Industry of Industrial Russia” conference. The visit also aimed to explore avenues for expanding cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Nizhny Novgorod region. Garayev met with Olga Guseva, Minister of International and Interregional Relations for Nizhny Novgorod. […]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan paid a courtesy call on PM Shehbaz Sharif
On Wednesday, 17 April 2024, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atadjan Movlamov paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Prime Minister Sharif underscored the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, energy, and regional connectivity. “There is a need to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in the domains of trade, energy […]
Caspian sea cooperation takes center stage in talks between Turkmen and Iranian FMs
On Thursday, 28 March 2024, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov hosted his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, in Ashgabat. The meeting encompassed a wide range of topics related to Iran-Turkmenistan relations, including regional and international developments, expanding cooperation in energy, transit, transport, and water resource management, Caspian sea. Amirabdollahian referred to the Caspian Sea as […]
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 […]
Armenia to participate in events devoted to the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
On March 19, 2024, Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmed Gurbanov met with Armenian Ambassador Ruben Kharazyan. The discussion covered various aspects of bilateral relations and upcoming events. Armenia’s delegation will attend the international events in Turkmenistan celebrating the 300th anniversary of the famous Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi. The diplomats reviewed key aspects of […]
Spanish Delegation Explores Trade and Industry Opportunities in Turkmenistan
Representatives from various ministries and departments in Turkmenistan met with Spanish business associations at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. The delegation includes the representatives of Typsa, Sercobe, Almar Water, Talgo, and Ibertest. The meetings aimed to strengthen bilateral trade and economic relations between Turkmenistan and Spain, fostering closer economic and commercial ties. […]
Business Mission to Astana Paves the Way for Increased Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan cooperation
On February 19-23, 2024, a business mission of Turkmen entrepreneurs took place in Astana, Embassy of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan reports. A delegation of Turkmen businessmen visited the capital of Kazakhstan. Representatives of the textile industry and the production of building materials of Turkmenistan spent three days studying the huge investment potential of Astana and Kazakhstan […]
Ambassador of Russia Ivan Volynkin hosted a briefing for the Russian media accredited in Turkmenistan
On 16 February 2024, Russian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ivan Volynkin held a briefing for Russian media journalists accredited in Turkmenistan. Here are the answers of Ambassador Volynkin during the briefing, published on the official website of the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan: How would you characterize the current level of relations between Russia and Turkmenistan? Are […]
Turkmenistan’s trade turnover with the CIS countries exceeded $2.6 billion (Updated)
Turkmenistan’s foreign trade turnover with the states of the Commonwealth of Independent States in January-October 2023 exceeded US $2.6 billion or 16.5% of the country’s total foreign trade turnover. This was stated by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Khojamyrat Geldimyradov, speaking at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government […]
Tajikistan and Iran to boost ties with new agreements on transport, technology, and visa-free travel
On 8 November 2023, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of Iran Ibrahim Raisi held summit talks in Dushanbe. On the sidelines of negotiations, a package of 18 agreements on cooperation in a variety of fields, including transport, science and culture, sports, and information technology. Tajikistan expressed interest in implementing major joint projects with […]
Korean Businesses Seek Opportunities in Turkmenistan’s Infrastructure Sector
On an official visit to Turkmenistan, S.Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin met with the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Baymyrat Annamammedov responsible for industrial and construction sector. According to foreign ministry of Korea, the meeting took place at the opening ceremony of the Daewoo Engineering Ashgabat branch on 31 October. During the meeting, […]
Welcoming ceremony was held in Beijing for participants of the 3rd Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
The official welcoming ceremony of the heads of delegations participating in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum took place in the People’s Assembly House in Beijing. The high quests were welcomed by President of China Xi Jinping. The event is attended by Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, National Leader of the Turkmen people […]
Russia appreciates Turkmenistan’s efforts to strengthen stability in Central Asia
Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Galuzin praised Turkmenistan and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the undoubted merits in initiating a number of creative international processes aimed at strengthening political and economic stability in the Central Asian region. Galuzin made the remarks at a reception hosted by the Turkmen Embassy in Moscow on the occasion of […]
17th Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission to be held in Ashgabat Next Month
The 17th meeting of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission will be held in Ashgabat on 17-18 November 2023, Tasnim reports. Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash, and Deputy Chairman of The Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation on Tuesday (10 Oct) to […]
Turkmenistan and S.Korea to forge railroad cooperation
On 20 September 2023 the top-management of the “Turkmendemiryollary” Agency [Turkmen Railways] held a videoconference meeting with the representatives of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, Korea Railroad Corporation, as well as the Korea National Railway state-owned company, the embassy of Turkmenistan to Korea reported. At the beginning of […]
Global Times: BRI’s emphasis on environmentally friendly practices has benefited Central Asia countries
An aerial view of China built Turgusun hydropower station in city of Altai, Kazakhstan. Photo: Xinhua For ten years, China and Central Asian countries have been more tightly bonded together through cooperation in the traditional energy section under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, the rise of Chinese companies specializing in renewable energy and […]
Qatar, Turkmenistan Chambers discuss ways to boost cooperation
Qatar Chamber and the Turkmenistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed ways to enhance commercial and industrial cooperation, encourage businessmen from both countries to form alliances and partnerships, and promote investment climates and opportunities in both nations. According to the Qatar Chamber’s press release, this came during a meeting held recently at the Chamber’s headquarters […]
China and Central Asia Strengthen Ties at the Cooperation Forum in Xiamen
The 10th China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum opened on Saturday in Xiamen, Fujian Province, eastern China. The two-day forum is organized by the SCO Committee on Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation and the People’s Government of Fujian Province and is dedicated to promoting friendly relations and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, Xinhua reports. Chinese President Xi Jinping […]
Turkmenistan and Saratov Region of Russia Explore Cooperation Opportunities
Consul General of Turkmenistan in Kazan, Russian Federation, Guich Garayev, headed by a Turkmen delegation, is visiting Saratov as part of the 2nd All-Russian Games “Smart City. Live sports.” On 7 September, the delegation took part in the grand opening of the “Road Show: My Country”, the plenary session “Smart City Project – a driver […]
Results of the Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation summed up in Astana
On July 14, the Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation “Asia in a Changing World: An Agenda for the Future” completed its work in Astana, the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. The results of the two-day intensive discussions were announced by the director of KazISS […]
Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan noted the huge potential for attracting SMEs to cooperation with Turkmenistan
“There is a huge potential for attracting small and medium-sized businesses to work together,” Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan, Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Oleg Korobchenko said during a working visit to Turkmenistan. The Tatarstan delegation included representatives of six ministries, three leading universities, the Academy of Sciences and 17 […]
European Union – Central Asia High-Level Conference: joining efforts for climate action and green transition
24.02.2023 Rome, Italy – More than 100 delegates gathered in Rome on 23-24 February 2023 for the 7th European Union – Central Asia High-Level Conference on Environment and Water Cooperation (Conference). Ministers, deputy ministers, high-level diplomats of the countries of Central Asia (CA), the European Union (EU), the EU Member States, representatives of international financial […]
Turkmenistan starts building partnership with international media houses
According to the information published by Orient.tm, Turkmenistan has started the process of building partnerships with several international media houses. An online meeting was held on 23 February 2023 with the TV channel RT (Russian Today). From the Turkmen side the representatives of the international information centre and the foreign office took part in the […]
Japan and Central Asia: dynamics of the current partnership
Elvira Kadyrova Japan is actively developing bilateral relations with Central Asian countries, being one of the region’s long-term partners. The spheres of interaction are quite diverse – from energy to social projects and personnel training, from major investments that drive forward the national economy to projects that improve the lives of small rural communities. The […]
Turkmenistan and the United Nations committed to long-term cooperation
On March 14, 2020, the presentation of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between the Government of Turkmenistan and the United Nations for 2021-2025 was held in the hotel “Yildiz.” The given document is aimed to promote further collaboration between Turkmenistan and the UN in different areas, including the maintenance of economic stability and growth, protection […]
Туркменистан и ООН привержены долгосрочному сотрудничеству
14 марта 2020 года в отеле «Йылдыз» состоялась презентация Рамочной программы сотрудничества в области устойчивого развития между Правительством Туркменистана и Организацией Объединенных Наций на 2021-2025 годы. Данный документ призван способствовать дальнейшему взаимодействию между Туркменистаном и ООН по различным направлениям, включая поддержание экономической стабильности и роста, защиту социальных прав населения, совершенствование системы здравоохранения и сохранение […]
Cooperation in Central Asia – Silk Road visa and other issues
An analogue of the Schengen visa, only between the countries of Central Asia can appear in the near future. Such a proposal was voiced by the Kazakhstan senator, the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, Defense and Security D.Nazarbayev. According to her, such a Silk-visa will attract tourists from the far abroad to the […]
С вводом в эксплуатацию в Туркменистане первого парома класса Ro-Pax вырисовываются перспективы транспортного кольца в Каспийском море
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 6 декабря 2014 (nCa) — В пятницу с вводом в эксплуатацию в Туркменистане первого парома класса Ro-Pax значительно ярче прорисовываются перспективы транспортных перевозок на Каспийском море, хотя их реализация может занять некоторое время. Паром «Беркарар», построенный на судоверфи «Uljanik» в Хорватии, официально присоединился к туркменскому торговому флоту 5 декабря 2014 года в […]
Caspian-ring transportation picture brightens as Turkmenistan commissions first Ro-Pax ferry
nCa Report Ashgabat, 6 December 2014 (nCa) — With the commissioning of the first Ro-Pax class ferry of Turkmenistan Friday, the Caspian transportation picture brightened significantly, though it may take a while to register this fact. Berkarar, the ferry built by the Uljanik shipyard of Croatia, was formally inducted into the Turkmen merchant marine fleet […]