In a meeting today, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov of Turkmenistan and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa of Japan reaffirmed the importance of their bilateral relationship, highlighting areas of mutually beneficial cooperation like natural resources, decarbonization, and economic development. The two ministers agreed that frequent high-level engagement is crucial for fostering stronger ties. They expressed their support […]
(UPDATED) Japan and Turkmenistan Deepen Energy Ties with Cooperation MoUs, focused on decarbonization and deep gas processing
During a Tokyo visit, Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Takeshi Saito on 22 January 2024. The meeting focused on bolstering bilateral cooperation in the crucial areas of economics and energy. Discussions yielded two significant agreements: Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on […]
Turkmenistan FM met with Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Hayashi Yoshimasa
On 22 January 2024, during his visit to Japan, DPM, foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov paid a courtesy call to Hayashi Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi welcomed Minister Meredov’s visit to Japan in nearly a year and expressed his gratitude for Turkmenistan’s message of sympathy regarding the Noto Peninsula […]
Visit of the Turkmen Delegation to Japan explored new prospects for cooperation – More details
A delegation of Turkmenistan led by Chairman of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Turkmenistan Rahimberdi Jepbarov visited Japan from 13 to 16 December 2023. The visit was full of important events and activities aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the two countries. 14 December 2023 was highlighted by a joint meeting with […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov: Turkmenistan Values Strategic Partnership with Japan
On Monday, 13 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Turkmenistan, Hiroshi Sasaki, TDH reports. Stressing the great importance attached to cooperation with the countries of the Central Asian region, the Ambassador noted his country’s deep interest in the further progressive development of fruitful relations that meet common interests. “For […]
Turkmenistan and Japan Discuss Ways to Boost Educational Cooperation – Turkmenistan’s leadership welcomes President of University of Tsukuba
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Tuesday, 5 Sep, Kyosuke Nagata, the President of the University of Tsukuba, one of the leading national universities in Japan. The main topic of the meeting was the discussion of prospects for further deepening of traditional Turkmen-Japanese ties in the field of science and education. According to the parties, a lot […]
Turkmen language courses to start at the Japanese University of Tsukuba in September
From September 2023, Turkmen language courses for Japanese and foreign students will start at the Japanese University of Tsukuba, which closely cooperates with higher educational institutions of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan’s Embassy to Tokyo reports. Masahiro Oku, a researcher at the University of Tsukuba, will conduct classes for those who interested in studying the Turkmen language, literature […]
State Library of Turkmenistan received books from the Japanese Foundation
156 books were donated to the State Library of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan as part of the “Read Japan Project” project, which is being implemented by the Nippon Foundation, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The English-language books tell about culture, history, economy, modern and popular art in the Land of the Rising Sun. […]
Japan supplies vehicles to Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan’s transportation fleet being restocked with vehicles built in Japan. Agricultural machinery has been already supplied and new public vehicles will soon appear on the streets of Turkmen cities. New Komatsu excavators have been delivered to Turkmenistan. The fresh batch of excavators is featured by improved comfort. They are equipped with a cooling and heating […]
Turkmen delegation is on visit to Tokyo – Meredov discussed with Japanese partners the realization of major industrial projects in Turkmenistan
The Turkmen delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov is on a working visit to Japan from 21 to 24 December 2022, the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan reports. Within the framework of the visit, the delegation will participate in the following events: 14th joint meeting of the Japanese-Turkmen and Turkmen-Japanese […]
Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan donated books to the International University of Humanities and Development
On 10 November 2022, a solemn ceremony of donating books and literature about Japan was held at the International University of Humanities and Development (IUHD) in Ashgabat. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Turkmenistan Yamamoto Hiroyuki presented 53 books and a list of books to the rector of IUHD Esen Aydogdiyev. The event is […]
Turkmenabad welcomed the Japanese cultural delegation
On 10-11 October, Turkmenabad hosted events held in within the framework of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Japan. A demonstration of Japanese cuisine took place in the restaurant “Kämil” of the shopping center “Döwrebap”, the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” reports. The official chef of the residence of the Ambassador […]
Turkmenistan may host Central Asia +Japan interparliamentary forum next year
On 4 October, 2022, foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Ambassador of Japan to Turkmenistan Hiroyuki Yamamoto. During the meeting, the diplomats discussed a wide range of issues of Turkmen-Japanese cooperation. In this regard was noted the strategic, sustainable and long-term nature of cooperation between two countries. It was emphasized that Japan […]
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited Japan
Last week, from 25 September to 1 October 2022, Chairman of the upper house of the Turkmen Parliament Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to Japan, during which he took part in the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He also held a number of bilateral meetings, including with the Prime Minister of […]
Speaker of upper house of Turkmen Parliament met with Japanese PM
During his working visit to Tokyo, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, chairman of the upper house of Turkmenistan parliament met Wednesday, 28 September, with Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida. Prime Minister Kishida thanked Berdimuhamedov for the memorial dinner held in Turkmenistan to commemorate former Prime Minister Abe, and expressed his gratitude for attending the funeral of the […]
Ashgabat exhibition of Japanese cuisine art tells about the history of Sushi
Tamir Shakirov, photo by Anastasia Zhirnova On 8 July 2022, the State Museum of Fine Arts in Ashgabat hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition “I love Sushi”, co-organized by the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan, the Japan Foundation with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. The exhibition will be held in […]
Handover ceremony of broadcasting materials and contract for the Japanese serial TV drama “Gochiso-san” (“Thank you for the meal”)
On May 5, 2022, at the State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography of Turkmenistan, the handover ceremony of broadcasting materials and a contract for the Japanese serial TV drama “Gochiso-san” was held between Ambassador of Japan Mr. Hiroyuki Yamamoto and the Committee Chairman Mr. Arslan Ashirov. “Gochiso-san” is a popular drama that aired […]
President of Turkmenistan, Prime Minister of Japan in telephone conversation
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan made a phone call to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan on 13 April 2022. The sides discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest. They lauded the robust partnership between the two countries that has seen the growing role of the Japanese companies in the industrial sector of […]
Turkmenistan-Japan – Handover ceremony under the Grant Project initiated by the Government of Japan “Enhancing the Healthcare System of Turkmenistan through the Provision of Medical Equipment”
Today, on March 30, 2022, a solemn ceremony to hand over the last batch of medical equipment purchased under the project “Enhancing the Healthcare System of Turkmenistan through the Provision of Medical Equipment ” was held at the Ashgabat Emergency Aid Centre. The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to […]
Signing ceremony: Grant assistance for Japanese language teaching equipment at institute of languages of Turkmenistan
On February 3 this year, at 3:00 p.m., a Grant-contract Signing Ceremony was held at the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after Dovletmamed Azadi on the “Project for installing Japanese language teaching equipment in Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after Dovletmamed Azadi” under the “Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Cultural Projects” Program […]