On 18 December 2024, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan, Ivan Volynkin, hosted a briefing on the current state of Russian-Turkmen relations. The event was attended by representatives of the leading state-run, private Turkmen and foreign media accredited in Turkmenistan. Significant moments of Russian-Turkmen partnership in 2024: Visits and summits: President of Turkmenistan […]
The President of Turkmenistan discussed the development of Ashgabat with the head of the Russian company “Vozrozhdenie”
On Thursday, 12 December, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Igor Bukato, the head of the Russian Group of Design and Construction companies “Vozrozhdenie”. Bukato congratulated the Head of state and the Turkmen people on the 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. He also addressed his best wishes to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman […]
What cross-border hubs is Kazakhstan developing?
Kazakhstan is actively developing cross-border hubs to enhance its position as a regional transport and logistics center in Central Asia and the Caspian region. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed the government to establish fully-fledged transport and logistics hubs along Kazakhstan’s borders with China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia, as well as on the Caspian coast. These […]
Delegation of the Federation Council of Russia is on a visit to Turkmenistan
The delegation of the Federation Council Committee of Russia on Rules and Organization of Parliamentary Activities, headed by the Chairman of this Committee Vyacheslav Timchenko, is on a visit to Turkmenistan. According to the press service of the Federation Council (the upper house of the Russian Parliament), during the visit, senators had a meeting at […]
Lavrov and Meredov discussed topical issues of Russian-Turkmen relations
On 2 December 2024, at the initiative of the Russian side, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the parties discussed topical issues of Russian-Turkmen relations, including cooperation between foreign ministries, […]
The Leaders of Kazakhstan and Russia announced the deepening of strategic partnership in the new global order
The state visit of the President of Russia to Kazakhstan is taking place on 27-28 November 2024. On the first day of the visit, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Vladimir Putin held summit talks. Following the talks, a joint statement was signed on deepening strategic partnership in the context of a new global […]
Kazakhstan and Russia: new horizons of strategic partnership
Article by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K.Tokayev published in the Russian newspaper Izvestia The relations between Kazakhstan and Russia serve as a model of strong and unbreakable friendship. Our strategic partnership and alliance are based on close historical and cultural ties, as well as shared responsibility for the future of the two […]
Russia – Kazakhstan: a Forward-Looking Alliance Demanded by Life
Article by Vladimir Putin published in the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper On the eve of my regular state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, I would like to share my vision of the current state and future of the relations between our two countries on the pages of the authoritative Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper. The cooperation between […]
Russian Railways is ready to create a mobile medical complex for Turkmenistan
Russian Railways-Medicine has expressed its readiness to discuss the creation of a mobile consultative and diagnostic train for Turkmenistan, TASS reported. The proposal came after representatives of Russian Railways-Medicine visited Ashgabat as part of the “Mission of Kindness” program. During their visit, they presented lectures on Russian medicine and its advancements. Turkmen doctors showed particular […]
Astrakhan Region and Turkmenistan will hold a Business forum next year
Urgent issues of cooperation became the main topic of the meeting between the Minister of External Relations of the Astrakhan Region of the Russian Federation Vladimir Golovkov and the Consul of Turkmenistan in Astrakhan Gadam Ilamanov, the regional Ministry of External Relations reports. Both sides acknowledged the significant progress made in trade, economic, and cultural […]
Russian Experts to Assess Population Immunity in Turkmenistan
A team of specialists from the Pasteur Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology (St. Petersburg) under the leadership of Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Areg Totolyan has arrived in Turkmenistan, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. The visit was organized within the framework of a memorandum of cooperation between the Ministry of Health […]
UNOCT Launches Technical Guide on Protecting Critical Energy Infrastructure at the expert meeting in Ashgabat
On 11-12 November 2024, an International Expert Meeting and the First International Launch Event of the Technical Guide on Protecting Critical Energy Infrastructure against Terrorist Attacks” was held in Ashgabat. The event was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan together with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Government of the Russian Federation. […]
Freight costs along the eastern branch of the North–South Corridor halved
The cost of transporting goods by rail along the eastern branch of the North-South International Transport Corridor has been reduced by over 50% since 2022, now reaching $32 per ton. This was announced by Alexander Sharov, CEO of Rusiranexpo (a Russian group of companies operating in the Iranian market), Logirus reports. Fully operational since 2023, […]
Russia to define the operator for the shipping line between the Astrakhan port of Olya and the port of Turkmenbashi
The Astrakhan region in Russia is working to establish a regular shipping line between the port of Olya and the Turkmen port of Turkmenbashi in the Caspian Sea. Local shipping companies have expressed interest in operating the route, TASS reports with reference to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Energy of the Astrakhan region. In […]
The Institute of Ethnology and Archeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences revealed details on the latest discoveries in Turkmenistan’s ancient Margiana
From mid-September to the second half of October 2024, the Russian-Turkmen Margian Archaeological Expedition conducted excavation season in Turkmenistan under an agreement between the Institute of Ethnology and Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. The expedition was led by Dr. Nadezhda Dubova from the Russian side, and […]
The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia: trade turnover with Turkmenistan has increased by almost 50%
Russia and Turkmenistan discussed issues of bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, transport, state cadastre and cartography, healthcare, education, engineering geology and regional cooperation. Relevant sectoral negotiations were held in Ashgabat as part of a meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Russian-Turkmen Commission on Economic Cooperation, the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia […]
The President of Turkmenistan received the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation
On Wednesday, 30 October, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Alexey Overchuk, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, Co-chairman of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation from the Russian side, TDH reports. As the Head of state noted, Turkmenistan, implementing a foreign policy course based on the principles of positive neutrality, […]
Co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation met in Ashgabat
On 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Turkmen–Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation – Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk. During the […]
Educational partnership between Russia and Turkmenistan: new perspectives
As part of the official visit of the Russian delegation, timed to the meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation, Deputy Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Andrey Korneev met with Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan A. Ataev. The talks were aimed at discussing the prospects for bilateral […]
Russia is negotiating with Turkmenistan on the transfer of wild leopards
The Caucasian Biosphere Reserve is negotiating with Turkmenistan, Pakistan and other countries on the possible transfer of wild leopards to Russia. This was reported by TASS with reference to the director of the reserve, acting director of the Sochi National Park Sergey Shevelev. “We are currently negotiating with Pakistan and Turkmenistan (on leopards transfer) … […]
President of Turkmenistan visits Tatarstan – BRICS Summit, Other Engagements
During his visit to Kazan, the capital of the Tatarstan Republic of Russia, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in the BRICS Summit as invited guest. There were some other engagements unrelated to the summit. Turkmen President speaks at BRICS Summit Here is the speech of the president of Turkmenistan at the expanded-format (BRICS + Outreach) session […]
President of Turkmenistan participates in BRICS Summit in Tatarstan
On 23 October 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan flew to the Tatarstan of the Russian Federation for participation in the BRICS Summit. This is the first time that the president of Turkmenistan is taking part in the BRICS gathering. The Turkmen president took part in the welcoming ceremony hosted by President Putin of Russia […]
Russian and Turkmen archaeologists continue excavations in ancient Margiana
The Russian-Turkmen Margiana Archaeological Expedition, a joint effort between the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, has been conducting archaeological excavations at the renowned Gonur-depe monument in the Karakum Desert. Led by Dr. Nadezhda Dubova, chief researcher at the Institute of Ethnology […]
The final document of the International Forum: “The interrelation of times and civilizations – the basis of peace and development”, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Fragi
(Unofficial translation) On 11 October 2024, the International Forum “The Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – the basis of peace and development” was held, which was attended by the President of Turkmenistan, the President of the Republic of Armenia, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the […]
International Forum: “The interconnection of times and civilizations – the basis of peace and development” – Leaders Call for Cooperation Across Cultures
Ten countries addressed at the plenary session of the International Conference “The Interconnection of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development”, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Fraga. Here are quotes from the speeches of high-ranking speakers: President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov: “The great and rich heritage of […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov meets with Putin – Russia expects the President of Turkmenistan to attend the BRICS summit
On 11 October 2024, in Ashgabat Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, National Leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the International conference “The interconnection of times and civilizations – the basis of peace and development” dedicated to the 300th anniversary of […]
Ashgabat hosted the International Conference “The Interconnection of Times and Civilizations – the basis of Peace and Development” – The great rich heritage of Magtymguly predetermined the basis of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy, says President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
On 11 October 2024, an international conference “The interconnection of times and civilizations – the basis of peace and development” dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet and classic Magtymguly Fragi was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. As speakers, the forum was […]
The President of Turkmenistan took part in the CIS summit
On 8 October 2024, a regular meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of State was held in Moscow under the chairmanship of President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The meeting was attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President […]
The Russian President to pay a working visit to Turkmenistan
On 11 October 2024, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will pay a working visit to Turkmenistan, the Kremlin’s press service reports. Putin will take part in the International Forum “The Interconnection of Times and Civilizations – the basis of peace and development” dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding […]
The President of Turkmenistan received the head of the Russian Group of Companies “Vozrozhdenie”
On Thursday, September 26, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Igor Bukato, head of the Russian Group of Design and Construction companies Vozrozhdenie. During the meeting, the President noted the long-term experience of cooperation with Vozrozhdenie Holding, which has established itself as a reliable partner, whose joint projects comply with international quality standards. The sides exchanged […]
The Presidents of Turkmenistan and Russia held telephone talks
On 22 September, during a telephone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his birthday. On this day, the head of Turkmenistan turned 43 years old. During the talks, the mutual commitment to further comprehensive strengthening of the Russian-Turkmen strategic partnership was confirmed, Kremlin’s press service reports. The conversation touched […]
Uzbekistan: a growing hub for Western and Chinese investments
Bukhara, one of Central Asia’s oldest cities, has long stood as a historical waypoint on the Great Silk Road, where caravans laden with goods moved between East and West. Today, this city is witnessing a new chapter in its storied past—one defined by industrial advancement and economic transformation. Not far from the ancient bazaars of […]
Foreign Minster of Turkmenistan met with Russian Ambassador
On September 18, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan Ivan Volynkin. During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation in the political, diplomatic, trade, […]
TIF 2024: Russia’s Underutilized Export Potential to Turkmenistan: A $200 Million Opportunity
According to Dmitry Volvach, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, Russia’s unrealized export potential to Turkmenistan amounts to a significant $200 million. This announcement was made during the plenary session of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2024) in Ashgabat. The trade turnover between Turkmenistan and Russia for the first seven months of […]
Decrease in water level of Caspian is more problematic for Kazakhstan and Russia
nCa Report The level of the Caspian Sea has been decreasing and it is a common problem for all of the littoral states. There are joint efforts to reverse the phenomenon. The shallowing of the sea is more obvious in the sectors of Kazakhstan and Russia. According to a report by Turan.az, published on 5 […]
EEF: Putin comments on natural gas trade
nCa Report During the EEF (Eastern Economic Forum) in Vladivostok, President Putin has commented on the natural gas trade. As reported by Milena Bogdanova of Fakti.bg, he said, “The volume of supplies of Russian gas to Europe will be reduced if Ukraine refuses to transit it, but “that is their choice“”. He said that in […]
Turkish construction companies implemented projects in Turkmenistan worth over $53 billion
Since 1972 to August 2024, the Turkish contracting sector has implemented 12,277 projects in 137 countries, the Anadolu agency reports, citing the Turkish Ministry of Commerce. At the same time, most of the projects were carried out in Russia. The cost of contract projects implemented in Russia has reached $102.3 billion. Turkmenistan is a close […]
Russia and Central Asian countries are preparing a second summit meeting, Lavrov says
Russia is working on preparations for the second Russia-Central Asia summit (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan), which will take place in the foreseeable future. This was announced on Monday, 2 September, by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking at a meeting with students and faculty of MGIMO. “There is also a “Central Asia+Russia” mechanism created […]
Gazprom chairman comments on relations with China and Central Asia
The Chairman of the Management Committee of PJSC Gazprom, Alexey Miller, has commented on the relations of Gazprom with China and Central Asia. He was addressing a meeting on the eve of the ‘Oil and Gas Industry Workers Day’ on 29 August 2024. Here is the relevant portion from the press release by Gazprom: “Our […]
Astrakhan University Ready to Expand Training of Personnel for Water Transport of Turkmenistan
The meeting between the leadership of the Caspian Institute of Sea and River Transport named after General Admiral F. M. Apraksin and representatives of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan was devoted to the presentation of the capabilities of the Astrakhan Region for training personnel in the field […]
Success of Russian project ‘Ecology’ inspires Central Asia
nCa Report Russia launched its national project ‘Ecology’ in 2018. It had ambitious targets, to be achieved by 2024. The latest reviews suggest that the implementation is proceeding satisfactorily. This has inspired Central Asia, especially Uzbekistan, to streamline the efforts to repair and safeguard ecology and environment through the integrated and holistic approach. The project […]
Turkmen Medical Students Gain Practical Experience at Astrakhan State Medical University
From 5 to 20 July 2024, fourth-year medical students from the Myrat Garryev State Medical University of Turkmenistan had an internship in general medicine at the clinic of Astrakhan State Medical University (ASMU). The program is a result of a successful collaboration between the two institutions under the academic mobility program. This internship provides future […]
Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia Sign Roadmap for North-South Transport Corridor
Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia have signed a Roadmap for the synchronous development of the potential of the eastern route of the North-South transport corridor for 2024-2025, according to the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan. The implementation of this document by 2027 will increase the capacity of the corridor to 15 million tons per year, […]
Turkmenistan explores Expanded Training for Maritime Specialists in Astrakhan
The issues of training specialists for maritime and river transport of Turkmenistan at the Caspian Institute of Maritime and River Transport named after Admiral F.M. Apraksin, located in Astrakhan (Russia), were discussed by the Consul of Turkmenistan in Astrakhan Gadam Ilamanov during a meeting with the director of the university Olga Kartashova. The Minister of […]
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 […]
The richest woman of Russia made her fortune through E-Commerce
She is a self-made billionaire. She founded her ecommerce company while on maternity leave. Her net worth is about USD 7.4 billion. Tatyana Bakalchuk is the richest woman in Russia and one of the only two female billionaires in Russia. In 2004, Tatyana Bakalchuk spent USD 700 to create a website for Wildberries, an e-commerce […]
Ulyanovsk business mission to Ashgabat – Outcomes
During a recent business mission to Turkmenistan, companies from Ulyanovsk region (Russia) secured preliminary agreements with Turkmen businesses to supply a variety of products, including sinks, doors, building materials, garden and upholstered furniture, kitchen tables, nanopaints, and tools. Discussions also included the potential supply of roofing materials, heating equipment, and electrical equipment, according to the […]
Ulyanovsk Region intends to reach the Persian Gulf and South Asia through Turkmenistan
The Ulyanovsk region of Russia eyes on a new trade route reaching the Persian Gulf and South Asia, with Turkmenistan as the key link. This ambitious plan is evidenced by the development of a new Ulyanovsk-Ashgabat-Incheh Boroun/Serakhs block train route, a collaborative effort between Russian and Turkmen specialists within the East Caspian railway corridor. The […]
Ulyanovsk Entrepreneurs Set Sights on Turkmen Market
A delegation from Ulyanovsk region, Russia, visited Turkmenistan on a business visit. According to Russian news outlets, a joint meeting of the Russian-Turkmen and Turkmen-Russian business councils was held in Ashgabat on 28 June, attended by representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture, Construction and architecture, industry and trade, as well as the Union of Industrialists […]
National Leader of the Turkmen people and the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia discussed the current state of bilateral partnership
On Saturday, 29 June, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko. Matvienko congratulated Arkadag Berdimuhamedov on his 67th birthday. The Speaker of the Upper […]