1. The President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Serdar Berdimuhamedov, undertook an Official Visit to Malaysia from 18 to 19 December 2024 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 2. This is the first visit of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, to Malaysia and served to reaffirm the strong relations […]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid an official visit to Malaysia – outcomes
On the second day of the official visit to Malaysia – on 19 December 2024 – summit talks were held in Kuala Lumpur between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim. Negotiations in a narrow format Traditionally, the negotiations were initially held in a narrow format. At the beginning of […]
Turkmenistan and Malaysia strengthen cooperation in various fields – new agreements inked in the field of education
Within the framework of the official visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Malaysia, members of the Government delegation met with their Malaysian counterparts in Kuala Lumpur, where key issues of bilateral cooperation in various areas were discussed. The parties noted the positive dynamics of the development of interstate relations, which are enhanced by regular […]
President of Turkmenistan received Iranian delegation
On 7 December 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi and Chairman of the Central Bank of Iran Mohammad Reza Farzin. As noted during the meeting, fraternal and good-neighborly relations between Turkmenistan and Iran are traditionally developing on the basis of the principles of mutual respect and mutual understanding, both in a bilateral […]
The high-ranking delegation of the UAE met with the leadership of Turkmenistan – Energy and investment cooperation under the spotlight of the talks
On Monday, 25 November, Dr.Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of UAE and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, have paid a working visit to Turkmenistan. They led a delegation that included representatives from various government and private sector entities […]
The President of Turkmenistan received a U.S. senator
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with US Senator Steve Daines from Montana, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The meeting focused on exploring avenues for expanding bilateral relations. Both sides emphasized the importance of developing mutually beneficial cooperation between Turkmenistan and the US. The American side underscored the US’s commitment to […]
The new gas inflow at the Galkynysh field confirms the resource potential of Turkmenistan
A new industrial inflow of natural gas has been obtained at production well No. 265 of the Galkynysh field, the state news agency of Turkmenistan TDH reports. Drilling operations were carried out at depths up to 4485 meters, as a result of which several productive horizons were discovered in formations of 4417-4281 meters. The well […]
Turkmengaz Chairman met with Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye in Istanbul
The State Minister of Turkmenistan and Chairman of Türkmengaz Maksat Babayev met with Alparslan Bayraktar, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye to discuss bilateral cooperation in the fields of gas and oil, particularly the transportation of Turkmen gas to Europe, Turkish news outlets report. In a post on the social media platform […]
Pakistan’s economic situation has improved: credit goes to Prime Minister and his team says Turkmenistan’s Ambassador
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atadjan Movlamov called on Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik on 21 November 2024. Both sides exchanged pleasantries. The ambassador invited the federal minister for Petroleum to visit Turkmenistan to which Minister expressed his gratitude. Dr Musadik Malik expressed appreciation for the Turkmenistan’s commitment to the TAPI project. The […]
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 […]
Turkmenistan and China signed a memorandum in the energy sector
On 18 November 2024, the ninth meeting of the energy subcommittee of the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee was held in Ashgabat, the official newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan reports. The Chinese delegation was headed by Zhang Jianhua, administrator of the National Energy Administration. As it was noted during the meeting, cooperation in the energy sector, especially in […]
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 […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held an online meeting with the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources
On 7 November 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a videoconference meeting with the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt. During the meeting, the sides stressed the constructive nature of relations between the two countries, especially in such areas as trade and economy, energy, transport, logistics and […]
The International Conference “Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan” CIET 2024 concludes with a magnificent award ceremony
The closing ceremony of CIET 2024 Turkmenistan marked a grand finale to the forum, celebrating remarkable contributions to the construction, industrial, and energy sectors of Turkmenistan. During the ceremony, four prestigious awards were presented: the Excellence in Energy Award, Excellence in Construction Award, Excellence in Innovation Award, and Excellence in Consulting Award. These honors recognized […]
CIET 2024: ADB Supports Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector Paving the way for wider renewables use
Artur Andrysyak, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Turkmenistan Resident Mission, highlighted the bank’s commitment to supporting Turkmenistan’s energy and renewable energy sectors during his presentation at the international conference “Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2024). ADB’s engagement in Turkmenistan is aligned with its country partnership strategy, which aims to assist the […]
CIET 2024: Turkmenistan Can Export Over 4,000 MW of Electricity, says Energy Minister
Turkmenistan’s Minister of Energy, Annageldi Saparov, has revealed the country’s substantial potential for electricity exports. Speaking at the international conference “Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2024), Saparov stated that Turkmenistan could export over 4,000 megawatts of electricity. To realize this goal, Turkmenistan is actively expanding its energy infrastructure. This includes the construction of new […]
CIET 2024: International Conference and Exhibition “Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan” – Key Discussions of the Plenary Session
Highlights: Turkmenistan is increasing production capacities: cement, ceramics, electricity Industry is the engine of Turkmenistan’s economy Intellectualization of production and transition to a circular economy are Turkmenistan’s priorities Çalık Holding realizes a wide range of projects in Turkmenistan Rönesans Holding: Turkmenistan’s reliable partner in the energy sector and beyond Daewoo E&C sees great potential in […]
A three-day Conference and Exhibition of Turkmenistan’s construction, industry and energy sector starts in Ashgabat today
The international exhibition “Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan – 2024” and the conference “Development of Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2024) will kick off in Ashgabat today, November 3, and run through November 5, 2024. “The construction and industrial sector, like other sectors of the national economy, is developing at an accelerated pace: the […]
Turkmenistan is preparing to host an international conference and exhibition on construction, industry and energy (CIET 2024)
Ashgabat is preparing to host the International Conference and Exhibition CIET 2024 to be held on 3-5 November this year on the basis of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. The organizers of the three-day event, timed to coincide with the Day of Workers of Construction and Industrial Complex of Turkmenistan, are the […]
INTERVIEW: Central Asia to grow by diversifying, says EDB chairman
Central Asia’s economic story is one of impressive growth, but to sustain this trajectory and achieve sustainable, long-term development, the region must diversify beyond its raw material sectors. According to Nikolai Podguzov, chairman of the board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), which has invested in a broad range of sectors in the region, while […]
OGT 2024: Oil and Gas to Dominate Global Energy Mix Until 2050, CNPC says
Oil and gas will remain important sources of energy in the coming decades, and developing countries will play an increasingly important role in the global energy market. At the same time, the energy transition will be accompanied by significant investments in renewable energy sources — CNPC Vice President Zhang Daowei shared Corporation’s vision of the […]
OGT 2024: Gas trade between China and Turkmenistan reached 415 billion cubic meters, CNPC says
China and Turkmenistan have achieved a significant milestone in their energy cooperation, with bilateral natural gas trade reaching a total of 415 billion cubic meters and trade volume surpassing US $ 83 billion. Zhang Daowei, the Vice President of CNPC, highlighted these achievements at the OGT 2024 International Oil and Gas conference. Daowei emphasized that […]
OGT 2024: Uzbekistan supports Turkmenistan’s international gas pipeline initiatives
Uzbekistan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Turkmenistan’s initiatives to expand its natural gas exports to regional markets. This includes the ongoing construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Pipeline (TAPI) and the country’s potential for increasing hydrocarbon production. Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy, highlighted these points during his address at the Turkmenistan Oil and Gas 2024 […]
Iraq to diversify gas import sources on account of Turkmenistan
Iraq is working to secure stable gas supplies from both Turkmenistan and Iran to meet its growing energy needs. According to Iraqi electricity minister Ziyad Ali Fadel, reliable imports from these sources could lead to a significant increase in electricity production by next summer. “The quantities of imported gas reach 50 million cubic meters per […]
Turkmenistan and Iraq strike a gas deal in Baghdad
Maksat Babayev, State Minister of Turkmenistan arrived in Baghdad paid an official visit to Iraq, on Saturday, 19 October 2024, Iraqi News Agency reports. At Baghdad airport, Babayev met with the Minister of Electricity of Iraq, Ziyad Ali Fadel. The meeting led to signing of an agreement between Turkmenistan and Iraq on gas supplies. In […]
The Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan will participate in OGT 2024
The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, will be a guest at the International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2024” (OGT 2024), which will take place in Ashgabat from October 23-25 of this year. The distinguished guest will be one of the speakers in the session “New […]
Ashgabat Prepares to Host the International Exhibition and Conference “Construction, Industry, and Energy of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2024)
On November 3-5, the Turkmen capital will host the International Conference and Exhibition “Construction, Industry, and Energy of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2024), held under the aegis of the Ministries of Construction and Architecture, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Industry and Construction Production of Turkmenistan, the State Concern “Turkmenhimiya,” the State Agency for Road Construction, and the […]
Joint Declaration by the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Federal Chancellor of Germany
The text of the Joint Declaration adopted following the meeting of the heads of Central Asian states (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) with the Federal Chancellor of Germany is published on the official website of the Federal Government of Germany. Here is the full text of the Declaration: On 17 September 2024, President of the […]
Kazakh-German summit talks in Astana – Kazakhstan and Germany are implementing investment projects worth $55 billion
On 16 September 2024, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz had summit talks in Astana. Tokayev called Scholz’s visit historic, as it is the first visit of the head of the German Government to Kazakhstan in the last 14 years. As Tokayev noted, Germany is one of Kazakhstan’s main […]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the opening and groundbreaking ceremonies of energy, transport, communication and logistics infrastructure facilities at Turkmenistan-Afghanistan border
Dear compatriots! Dear friends! Dear guests! Today is marked by a truly historic event for Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. We are witnessing the successful implementation of a number of major projects with the blessing of Arkadagly Hero Serdar. There are seven of them in total. First of all, we are talking about the laying of the […]
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 […]
Border Meeting: Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss joint projects inauguration
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov met with the foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Mottaqi at the shared border’s zero point, the official government website of Afghanistan reported on 5 September 2024. The meeting brought together delegations from various organizations of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. During this gathering, the parties deliberated on arrangements […]
TIF 2024: attractive trajectories of economic prosperity
Preparations for one of the main events in the economic life of the country – the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2024) are in full swing in Ashgabat, which will be attended by representatives and officials of major international organizations, financial and banking institutions, energy companies, as well as various specialized structures of various countries of […]
Anadolu Agency interviews Turkish ambassador in Ashgabat
The Anadolu Agency, the state-run news service of Türkiye, has interviewed Ambassador Ahmet Demirok, the envoy of Türkiye in Ashgabat. Commenting on the state of relations between Türkiye and Turkmenistan, the ambassador said that Türkiye was the first to recognize the independence of Turkmenistan and the first to open embassy in Türkiye. Demirok said that […]
Dragon Oil opens new regional office in Turkmenistan
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dragon Oil, wholly owned by the Government of Dubai, inaugurated in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the company’s largest regional office outside the United Arab Emirates. The inauguration was attended by Dragon Oil’s high-level official delegation of board members, reinforcing the company’s expansion of investments in the […]
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan sign four documents related to TAPI, TAP, Railways
The Afghan delegation led by the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum Products of Afghanistan Hidayatullah Badri, had a meeting on 30 August 2024 in Ashgabat. The Turkmen side was represented by several deputy prime ministers, ministers, and other senior officials. The expanded talks led to the signing of four documents: – Memorandum of Understanding […]
Ongoing rehabilitation of Karakalpakstan is a success story from Uzbekistan, mitigating Aral Sea disaster impact
Karakalpakstan is an autonomous region of Uzbekistan, bordering with Turkmenistan. It was a thriving region in the 1970s, when irrigation from the Amu Darya was being expanded. However, the evaporation of the Aral Sea has made Karakalpakstan one of Uzbekistan’s poorest regions. Karakalpakstan has an area of 166,590 km2 (64,320 sq mi), and has a […]
Greenifying Central Asia: From fossil fuel to renewable energy giants?
Mokhinur Sultanova Central Asia, a region rich in natural resources, has long relied on its vast reserves of fossil fuels to drive economic growth and development. However, the energy landscape is rapidly evolving, with new challenges emerging due to climate change, economic shifts, and the global transition towards renewable energy sources. With its rich history […]
Afghan minister visits Turkmenistan – TAPI board of directors meeting – Cooperation talks
The Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum Products of Afghanistan Hussein Badri and his delegation are visiting Turkmenistan. A meeting of the board of directors of TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project) was held in Ashgabat on 29 August 2024. The key aspects of the implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and prospects for […]
Arkadag visits Iran – Meets Spiritual Leader and President – Four documents signed
The National Leader of Turkmenistan and the Head of Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov traveled to Iran on 28 August 2024. This is the first high-level visit of a foreign dignitary to Iran since the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, known by his title Arkadag, had a meeting with the Iranian president. Four documents […]
The State of Nuclear energy in the World
[This is a cross post from Kazinform] Interest in nuclear power has increased dramatically in recent decades amid efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the search for stable, reliable energy sources. Despite the obvious advantages associated with high productivity and low carbon dioxide emissions, nuclear energy continues to cause numerous disputes and contradictions, Kazinform […]
Kazakhstan considers that it is not profitable to build new oil export pipelines
The Agency for the Protection and Development of Competition of the Republic of Kazakhstan said that it is economically and technologically unprofitable for Kazakhstan to invest in the construction of new main pipelines for oil export. This was reported by Kazinform. The agency underlined that the “all directions are tied to the end consumer – […]
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 […]
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 […]
Turkmenistan Reiterates Commitment to Energy Cooperation with Türkiye
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s dedication to deepening energy ties with Turkey during a meeting with Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar on Wednesday. Highlighting Türkiye’s pivotal role in Turkmenistan’s foreign trade, Berdimuhamedov emphasized the vast potential for expanding collaboration in energy, mining, transportation, agriculture, and investment. He noted that Turkmenistan is one […]
Türkiye, Turkmenistan want to trade 300 bcm of gas in next 20 years: Turkish energy minister
Türkiye and Turkmenistan aim to have an annual gas trade volume of 15 billion cubic meters (bcm) in the next 20 years, amounting to 300 bcm, the Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Ministry said Wednesday. To reach that volume, the two nations “need a pipeline,” but utilizing existing infrastructure, Ankara and Ashgabat aim to start […]
Development of oil and gas and mineral resources, electric power industry – the key topics of the Turkmen-Turkish talks in Ashgabat
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye Alparslan Bayraktar held talks with the heads of Turkmenistan’s fuel and electric energy industry, in Ashgabat “During the intensive bilateral negotiations we held in Turkmenistan, we met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan for Oil and Gas Batyr Amanov, Chairman of the Turkmengaz […]
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye holds talks in Turkmenistan
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye Alparslan Bayraktar arrived in Ashgabat on 30 July 2024 for talks on expanding cooperation in the field of energy, Turkish news outlets reported. On the first day of the visit, Bayraktar held a meeting with the chairman of the State Corporation “Turkmengeology” Gurbangeldy Garlyev, the minister wrote […]
Outcomes of the visit of the Turkmen delegation to Pakistan – Turkmenistan outlines proposals for fostering relations with Pakistan
During the government meeting on Friday (26 July), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister R. Meredov reported on the results of his working visit to Pakistan. It was reported that the delegation of Turkmenistan was received by President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari. During the meeting, issues of developing interstate cooperation in the political, diplomatic, […]
Turkmenistan and Türkiye plan high and highest level visits this year
On July 26, 2024, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Türkiye Mekan Ishangulyev met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Ayşe Berris Ekinci. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Particular […]