President Berdimuhamedov chaired a field meeting of the national security council in an area at the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountain where large tracts of land are being used by the armed forces and law enforcement agencies for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, some crops, and livestock and poultry farming. The heads of armed forces […]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 2
Speech of Berdimuhamedov The speech of President Berdimuhamedov at the conference ‘Turkmenistan and International Organizations – Cooperation for Peace and Development,’ was based on a broader context, stitching together the various dynamic aspects of neutrality. Here is the summarized translation of his speech: As an active member of international life, in order to make a […]
Turkmen TV airs report on vacation activities of President Berdymuhamedov
Watan, the flagship news show of the Turkmen TV aired a report on Sunday evening (4 August 2019) about the vacation activities of President Berdymuhamedov. In one sequence the president was shown riding a bicycle and giving some instructions to the mayor of Ashgabat, Durdyliyev, who was also following on a bicycle. In another sequence, […]
Turkmenistan refutes rumors of death of Berdymuhamedov – originator of rumor retracts statement
nCa News The government of Turkmenistan through its embassy in Moscow has refuted the rumors about the death of President Berdymuhamedov. “This is an absolute lie. We refute these reports.” said a representative of the embassy, as reported by TASS. Meanwhile, Aslan Rubaev, who was the originator of the rumor, has retracted his statement. In […]
Turkmenistan – 10 years of public-private partnership
nCa Report Ashgabat, 19 March 2018 (nCa) — The union of industrialists and entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan was established in March 2008. Mandated to serve as the bridge between the public and private sectors, the union has completed ten years of its very productive existence. A number of activities were held to draw the attention to […]
GB gives blessing to start of Serhetabat-Turgundi railway line reconstruction
Ashgabat, 30 November 2017 (nCa) — President Berdymuhamedov flew by helicopter Wednesday to Serhetabat (formerly Kushka), a Turkmen town right at the border with Afghanistan. He was there to personally oversee the start of the reconstruction work on Serhetabat-Turgundi railway connection, an important link connecting the railway system of Turkmenistan with Afghanistan. A train of […]
Independence Day Celebrations in Turkmenistan – Interpretation of Symbolism
nCa Report Ashgabat, 30 October 2017 (nCa) — The correct interpretation of symbolism is the key to understanding the new and emerging development and partnership trends in Turkmenistan. The last three days of the marathon celebrations related to the 26th anniversary of independence especially important as President Berdymuhamedov received a number of guests who had […]
Opening of first golf course brings new outlook about sports, life in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 18 October 2017 (nCa) — It was a windy morning with biting chill when the people gathered for the opening ceremony of the first golf course of Turkmenistan this Tuesday (17 October 2017). Located near Yyldyz Hotel, the 18-hole golf course spread over an area of 70 hectares is full of exciting possibilities, clearly […]
Turkmenistan steps forward with courageous, avant-garde policies – Social contract redefined
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 October 2017 (nCa) — As the annual session of the Elders Council wrapped up Tuesday at the Yayla festival grounds, the outcome was vast in scope and impact. With courageous policies and avant-garde decisions adopted during the session, Turkmenistan has clearly redefined the narrative and terms of the social contract between […]
Awards, cash prizes, automobiles for winners, coaches of Ashgabat 2017 – Securing legacy seamlessly
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 29 September 2017 (nCa) — In a grand ceremony Thursday, President Berdymuhamedov conferred awards and titles on the medal winners and coaches of Ashgabat 2017. They were also given automobiles and cash prizes in recognition of their achievements at the Games. [The complete list of the recipients of awards and […]
Games torch lights up, starts moving toward Olympic Village
Ashgabat, 8 September 2017 (nCa) — In a ceremony held Thursday simultaneously at the Galkynysh gas field in Mary and the Olympic Village Ashgabat, the torch of Ashgabat 2017 was lighted up and started its majestic movement toward Ashgabat. At Galkynysh, the second largest natural gas field in the world, the Games torch came to […]
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan Summit Talks – Peace and Development take centre stage
nCa Report If we can implement all of the planned projects, then there will be no disputes, no differences; there will be no war. – Berdymuhamedov * * * Ashgabat, 4 July 2017 (nCa) — President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan visited Turkmenistan for a day-long official visit on Monday, 3 July 2017. It was a […]
Turkmenistan defines domestic and foreign policy directions for 2017-2023
nCa Report Ashgabat, 20 February 2017 (nCa) — President Berdymuhamedov was sworn in for his third term in office on 17 February 2017 (Friday). This term, under the new Constitution of Turkmenistan, is for seven years – 2017 to 2023. In his speech at the inauguration ceremony, in his remarks to the armed forces contingents […]