During his annual press conference held on 23 December 2021, President Putin took a question from the Chinese news agency Xinhua. In answering the question he described the nature and state of relations between Russia and China. Xinhua Ao Li: Xinhua news agency, China. You recently held talks with President of China Xi Jinping via […]
Russia-Ukraine spat – As explained by Putin
President Putin of Russia addressed his annual press conference on 23 December 2021. One of the issues he explained in detail was the current spat between Russia and Ukraine. Three media outlets – NTV, Sky News, and Ekho Moskvy – asked related questions. Here are the questions and answers: NTV Dmitry Peskov: I see NTV, […]
Russia has supplied more than 600000 doses of vaccine to Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Russia has delivered over 600,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine and a small amount of EpiVacCorona vaccine to Turkmenistan. This was stated by Ambassador Alexander Blokhin of Russia in a media briefing held on 24 December 2021 in Ashgabat. “I talked with the minister of health of Turkmenistan. He informed, and the President […]
Shared positions of Turkmenistan and Russia in Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova “Turkmenistan has always pursued a wise policy in Afghanistan, relying on its neutral status,” said Ambassador Blokhin of Russia during a media briefing in Ashgabat on 24 December 2021. He noted that Turkmenistan has always provided assistance to Afghanistan, regardless of which government was in the country. “This is probably the right approach, […]
Russia imports of natural gas from Turkmenistan could be 10 bcm in 2021
Elvira Kadyrova Ambassador Aleander Blokhin of Russia told journalists on 24 December 2021 in Ashgabat that Russia may increase the purchase of natural gas from Turkmenistan next year. He noted that the gas exports from Turkmenistan to Russia will be very strong this year. According to the Ambassador, compared to 2020, gas exports are likely […]
Russian Ambassador to Turkmenistan hosted a briefing for journalists
Elvira Kadyrova On 24 December 2021, the Ambassador of Russia to Turkmenistan Alexander Blokhin held a media briefing, summarizing the outcomes of Russian-Turkmen relations in 2021 and topical issues of the international and regional agenda. The event was attended by representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Ashgabat, as well as local and accredited foreign journalists. […]
Turkmenistan became one of the first countries to register the “Sputnik Light” vaccine
As previously reported, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan registered the “Sputnik Light” vaccine and issued a corresponding certificate for its use. Thus, Turkmenistan became one of the first countries to approve the use of Russian vaccines “Sputnik V”, “EpiVacCorona” and “Sputnik Light” on its territory. Vaccination with these preparations will allow […]
Туркменистан стал одним из первых государств, зарегистрировавших вакцину «Спутник Лайт»
Как уже ранее сообщалось, Министерство здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана зарегистрировало вакцину «Спутник Лайт» и выдало соответствующий сертификат на его применение. Таким образом, Туркменистан стал одним из первых стран, одобривших применение российских вакцин «Спутник V», «ЭпиВакКорона» и «Спутник Лайт» на своей территории. Вакцинация данными препаратами позволит быстрее сформировать иммунитет населения. Как отметили в Российском фонде […]
Eurasian Congress: Energy and water integration in Central Asia under the spotlight
Elvira Kadyrova How to create a unified management system for the water and energy complex of Central Asia and how to maximize the opportunities for joint operation of the energy systems of the countries of the region – these and other issues were discussed during the panel session “Efficient water and energy complex – the […]
Uzbekistan supports the Taliban’s steps to integrate into the regional and broader international community – Foreign Minister Kamilov
Elvira Kadyrova The new Taliban government of Afghanistan is really eager to be integrated into the regional and broader international community. They are ready to take some positive steps — such a confidence has been messaged by the minister of foreign affairs of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov in an interview with the Russian TV channel Rossiya24. […]
FMs of the neighboring countries of Afghanistan met in Tehran
Elvira Kadyrova On 27 October 2021, the second meeting of the foreign ministers of the countries bordering Afghanistan took place in Tehran, Iran. The foreign ministers of China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan attended in hybrid format the ministerial meeting. The disastrous withdrawal of the US-NATO troops from Afghanistan and the subsequent rise […]
Russian manufacturer to supply pipes for Turkmengaz
Elvira Kadyrova The Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) will supply 15,000 tons of pipes to the Turkmen State Concern Turkmengaz under Zerger gas turbine power plant construction project, says the company’s press release. The pipes will feed the plant with natural gas from existing fields. The high-tolerance large-diameter pipes with an external insulating coating have been […]
Russian news agency TASS interviews President of Turkmenistan
Mikhail Gusman, the First Deputy Director General of the Russian news agency TASS interviewed the President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat on 1 October 2021. The complete transcript of the interview in the Russian language is available on the websites of TASS, TDH and some other media outlets. Several stories based on the contents […]
Russian-made freight locomotive arrived in Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova A 2TE25KM freight locomotive produced by the Bryansk Machine-Building Plant has arrived at the Ashgabat locomotive depot, Bryansk State TV and Radio Company reports. The contract for the supply of the locomotive was signed back in 2020. The 2TE25KM mainline freight two-unit diesel locomotive with a capacity of 2×2650 kW (2×3604 hp) is […]
Turkmenistan celebrates 30th anniversary of Independence
The back to back ceremonies marking the 30th anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan reached their peak on 27 September 2021 with the civil and military parade held at the newly commissioned parade ground and tribune at the outskirts of Ashgabat. The parade was preceded by the laying of flowers at the Independence Monument. The […]
SCO Anniversary Summit in Dushanbe: the outcomes of 20 years summed up, goals for greater Eurasian cooperation outlined
Elvira Kadyrova On 17 September 2021, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit was held in Dushanbe, dedicated to the twentieth jubilee of the organization. The session of the SCO Council of Heads of Member States, held under the chairmanship of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was attended by: President Xi Jinping of China Prime Minister of India Narendra […]
This is ill-conceived Cold War – HMS Defender incident proved it
Tariq Saeedi Of course, it is an ill-conceived Cold War. On 23 June 2021, it took only 38 minutes to prove it. The incident On 23 June 2021, the British Royal Navy vessel HMS Defender, arguably the best equipped warship in the world, particularly in the capacity of electronic warfare, sailed in the Black Sea […]
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 […]
Russian Foreign Ministry: Taliban widely restores order in Afghanistan and intends to promote dialogue with other political leaders
Elvira Kadyrova Russia is ready to support Afghanistan in launching an interethnic dialogue with the aim of forming a new inclusive government and criticizes former President Ghani for missing this chance while in power in Kabul. Moreover, it is proposed to engage the Moscow-led format, which includes Central Asian countries as well. The updated detailed […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds Briefing on COVID-19 Origin-Tracing for Diplomatic Envoys in China
On the morning of 13 August 2021, Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu chaired a briefing on COVID-19 origin-tracing for diplomatic envoys in China. Held both online and offline, the briefing was attended by more than 160 diplomatic envoys and representatives of international organizations in China. Professor Liang Wannian, team leader from the Chinese side of […]
How Russia and China assess the change of power in Afghanistan – US keep on rush escape
Elvira Kadyrova Russia is closely monitoring the development of the situation in Afghanistan after the transition of power in this country to the Taliban Movement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. The press release has emphasized the change of power occurred almost in the terms of complete absence of resistance from the national armed forces trained […]
Afghanistan: Why the Taliban takeover was so fast and bloodless – what next now
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova Everyone is in disbelief at the speed at which the Taliban took control of Kabul. How? Just how? — The short answer: They found the path of least resistance. Here is the somewhat longer, though still incomplete, answer. The conditions were ripe Ghost army, ghost police The official figures put […]
USA step outside the fence to spy through the peepholes – Shoigu on the Americans’ attempt to gain a foothold in Central Asia after screw-up in Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova Having lost the war in Afghanistan, the USA is trying to gain a foothold in the Central Asian region, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated in an interview with journalists on Wednesday, 28 July. The statement was made in Dushanbe, where defense ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member-states gathered for annual […]
Russian railways delivered KAMAZ construction equipment to Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova The St. Petersburg Branch of JSC “Russian Railways Logistics” delivered two KAMAZ truck-mounted concrete pumps from Russia to Turkmenistan, according to the official website of Russian Railways. The cargo was loaded onto two universal railway platforms and travelled along the route St. Petersburg – Ashgabat through the Kazakhstan border crossing Bolashak. The total […]
International conference on the possibilities of comprehensive connectivity between Central and South Asia: Outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 15-16 July 2021, Tashkent hosted a high-level International Conference “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities”. The forum, initiated by Uzbekistan, brought together high-ranking officials from 40 countries, as well as delegations of major partner international organizations and financial institutions. The key speakers of the opening and the plenary sessions […]
FMs of Russia and Central Asian countries met in Tashkent
Elvira Kadyrova On 16 July 2021, Tashkent hosted the fourth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The key line of the discussions was the security issues in the region amid the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and the possibilities of an inter-Afghan settlement in the emerging geopolitical realities after […]
SCO nations declare readiness to support Afghanistan politically and economically
Elvira Kadyrova On 14 July 2021, a meeting of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group was held in Dushanbe, which gathered the foreign ministers of Afghanistan, India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. A Joint Statement was adopted following the meeting. The document emphasizes that one of the most important factors for maintaining and strengthening […]
Russian FM: Central Asian countries have NO interest in hosting US military bases
Elvira Kadyrova The hosting of new US military facilities in Central Asia does not meet the security interests of the regional countries as no one wants to turn into an American hostage, — this is how Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov assessed the prospects for the emerging of US military bases in the Central Asian region. […]
Foreign Ministers of Russia and Central Asia to meet in Tashkent
The fourth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan will be held in Tashkent on 16 July, said the Russian Foreign Ministry during briefing on 9 July. The foreign ministers will discuss cooperation in the field of regional security. The agenda will cover such issues as countering threats posed […]
Taliban states NO intention to violate the borders with Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova The Taliban will not violate the borders of the Central Asian states bordering Afghanistan, and provide security guarantees for the foreign diplomatic and consular missions based on the territory of the country. This statement came from the representatives of the Taliban Movement on 8 July during consultations in Moscow with Zamir Kabulov, the […]
The development of cooperation of Turkmenistan and Russia is in priority
Today, on the 8th of July, a meeting was held in the Turkmen capital with the delegation of the Russian Federation headed by the Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg Ye.Grigoryev, who arrived to Turkmenistan on a working visit. The Turkmen side at the meeting was represented by the Deputy […]
Russia not dramatic about situation in Afghanistan, is ready to protect its Central Asian allies from the ISIS threat – the USA shapes its future presence in Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova The main threat to the security of Central Asia is not the Taliban, but ISIS, which has been intensified in Afghanistan, warns Russia, being engaged in countering such threats. “It is important not to lose sight of Afghanistan, where ISIS is concentrating its forces. They are doing so using the way too drawn-out […]
President of Turkmenistan turns 64 – World leaders make phone calls – Heads of regional organizations, multinationals arrive to congratulate – Arkadag Hotel opened
Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova The birthday of the President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was on 29 June 2021. He has turned 64. Several world leaders made phone calls to congratulate the Turkmen leader. The president had separate meetings with a number of regional organizations and multinationals who had arrived to share the joy on […]
The Law, the Rights and the Rules
Sergey Lavrov, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs The frank and generally constructive conversation that took place at the June 16, 2021 summit meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Joseph Biden in Geneva resulted in an agreement to launch a substantive dialogue on strategic stability, reaffirming the crucial premise that nuclear war is unacceptable. The two […]
Whom Russia is ready to take as companions for solving Afghan puzzle
Elvira Kadyrova Russia strongly supports the settlement of the Afghan situation with the involvement of regional international organizations such as SCO, the CSTO, and the countries bordering Afghanistan. The statement came from Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during his remarks at the Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday, 23 June. “It is necessary to […]
Supplies of Turkmen gas to Gazprom may reach 9 billion cubic meters this year
Elvira Kadyrova The volume of natural gas supplies from Turkmenistan to the Russian multinational Gazprom has been increasing steadily since the resumption of flows in 2019. This year it may reach 9 bcm (billion cubic meters). As reported by Interfax, Turkmenistan supplied 2.2 bcm of gas to Gazprom during the first quarter of 2021. This […]
Turkmenistan took part in the Caspian communication exercises for search and rescue operations
Elvira Kadyrova The rescue forces and agencies of Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan hold joint communication exercises in the Caspian Sea, in the area of responsibility of the Marine Rescue Coordination Center Astrakhan (MRCC), the Russian Federal Agency for Sea and River Transport reports. The theme of the exercise was “Search and rescue of people […]
Outcomes of SPIEF 2021 – Areas of direct relevance for Central Asia – Part One
nCa Report The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is an annual event, being held since 1997. It was initially a platform to discuss development, business and economy within the Russian Federation and CIS but the scope has gradually expanded to make it an occasion of global importance. Since 2006, it has been held under […]
Russian GAZ cars bound for Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova 14 units of transport vehicles from the Russian manufacturer GAZ were sent to Turkmenistan. The St. Petersburg branch of JSC “Russian Railways Logistics” carried out the shipment of 9 buses and 5 trucks of the “GAZ” brand by rail, says a press release from Russian Railways. The train with vehicles, loaded on universal […]
Central Asian Conference in Tatarstan – Russia stays committed to long-term and strategic partnership in Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova The conference of the Valdai International Discussion Club titled “Russia and Central Asia facing the challenges of the new World – a joint path to the future” opened Thursday (20 May) in Kazan. The two-day forum is attended by more than 60 experts from 16 countries, including Russia, Afghanistan, Belarus, Great Britain, Hungary, […]
Turkmenistan and Tatarstan keen to expand multisectoral partnership
Elvira Kadyrova On 17 May 2021, President Berdimuhamedov had talks with President Rustam Minnikhanov of Tatarstan, who is on two-day visit to Ashgabat. Minnikhanov once again expressed his condolences on the demise of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s father, Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov. Berdimuhamedov noted that Tatarstan takes a special place in the strategic partnership between Russia and Turkmenistan. In […]
Turkmen delegation discussed the prospects of bilateral cooperation with Russia in Kazan
Elvira Kadyrova On 29-30 April 2021, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by DPM, Chairman of the Supreme Control Chamber, member of the national security council Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited Kazan to participate in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. On the sidelines of the visit, Serdar Berdimuhamedov had separate meetings with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail […]
Stavropol businessmen intend to expand exports to Turkmen market
Elvira Kadyrova The Ministry of Economic Development of the Stavropol Krai held an online meeting with the Trade Representative of Russia in Turkmenistan. It was attended by more than 30 Stavropol exporters, going to operate in Turkmen market, said the ministry in a press release. According to the trade representative of the Russian Federation in […]
Turkmenistan-Russia Cooperation
FMs of Russia and Turkmenistan held negotiations Elvira Kadyrova On 1 April, foreign minister of Turkmenistan R. O. Meredov has held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. Here is the text of Lavrov’s opening speech, published by the Russian Foreign Ministry: Dear Rashid Ovezgeldyevich, Dear Serdar Gurbangulyevich, We are glad to welcome you to […]
Russia-Turkmenistan Cooperation
Turkmenistan and Russia to promote epidemiological cooperation On 30 March 2021, during a meeting of the Turkmen-Russian intergovernmental commission, an agreement on cooperation in the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005) was signed by the head of Rospotrebnadzor (Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing) Anna Popova and the minister of […]
Turkmenistan and Russia to sign package of documents
Elvira Kadyrova DPM, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and DPM, Chairman of the Supreme Control Chamber of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov are on a working visit to Moscow. According to the foreign ministry of Russia, the following documents will be signed during the visit of the Turkmen delegation: Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of […]
High efficacy of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine clinically confirmed
Elvira Kadyrova The well-known in academic community medical journal The Lancet has published the outcomes of the Phase III clinical trials of the Russian Covid19 vaccine Sputnik V. According to the data revealed, the effectiveness of Sputnik V against the novel coronavirus is 91.6%. In total, about 20,000 volunteers participated in the trials, including 14,964 […]
Сопредседатели Межправительственной туркмено-российской комиссии по экономическому сотрудничеству обсудили ключевые аспекты двусторонних связей
Сегодня, 25 ноября состоялась онлайн-встреча сопредседателей Межправительственной туркмено-российской комиссии по экономическому сотрудничеству Заместителя Председателя Кабинета Министров, Министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Р.О.Мередова и Заместителя Председателя Правительства Российской Федерации А.Л.Оверчука. Во встрече также участвовали руководители ряда ключевых министерств и ведомств Туркменистана и России. У заседания была насыщенная повестка дня. Стороны обсудили нынешнее положение и перспективы сотрудничества между […]
Co-chairmen of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation discussed the key aspects of bilateral ties
Today, on November 25, an online meeting took place between the Co-chairmen of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.O.Meredov and the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation A.L.Overchuk. The meeting was also attended by the leadership […]
Russia and Central Asia agreed to forge cooperation in strategically important areas
Elvira Kadyrova A joint statement has been signed following the online meeting of foreign ministers of the Central Asia and Russia held on 15 October 2020. Its text is published on the website of the Russian foreign ministry. According to the document, the parties identified several strategically important areas in which Russia and five regional […]