TURKMENISTAN AND ITALY HELD POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS

On the 27th of March 2019, Turkmen-Italian political consultations were held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.  The delegation of the Italian Republic was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mr. Manlio Di Stefano who arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit. 

During the meeting, the parties discussed the state and perspectives of Turkmen-Italian relations.  Alongside, an exchange of views took place on regional and int...

THE 6TH ASIA-PACIFIC FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BEGAN ITS WORK IN BANGKOK

On March 27, 2019, the sixth Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development began its work in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. This annual Forum is organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

The three-day Forum, which meets annually, brought together high-ranking representatives of governments, the private sector, and civil society. The delegation of Turkmenistan also takes part in the work of this forum.

At the opening of the Forum, UN...

THE VISIT OF THE DELEGATION OF TURKMENISTAN TO JAPAN HAS FINISHED

On the 27th of March 2019, in the framework of the visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan to Japan, a meeting was held between the Chairman of Turkmen-Japanese group of inter-parliamentary friendship of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, Deputy hyakim of the Akhal province S.Berdimuhamedov and the Mayor of Tendo city Yamamoto Shinji.  During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of issues pertaining to bilateral cooperation.

In the second half of the day, the Turkmen delegation visited the fa...

ROUND TABLE ON PRIORITY DIRECTIONS OF TURKMENISTAN’S POLICY WAS HELD IN VIENNA

On March 27, 2019, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Austria organised a round table at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, as well as presentation of the First Caspian Economic Forum.

High-ranking officials of the Austrian Foreign Ministry, delegation of Turkmenistan, Ambassadors and representatives of the Central Asian states and neighbouring countries, university professors, scholars and representatives of the Turkmen-Austrian society attended the event.

Leadership of the Dip...

CONSECUTIVE SESSION OF “TURKMENISTAN-EU” DIALOGUE ON HUMAN RIGHTS WAS HELD IN ASHGABAT

On the 29th of March 2019, the successive 11th session of the Dialogue on Human Rights between Turkmenistan and European Union was held in Ashgabat.   

The delegation of EU was headed by B.Iarochevitch, Head of Central Asian Division of European External Action Service.  From the Turkmen side, the Authorized Representative for human rights – Ombudsmen of Turkmenistan, representatives of the Parliament (Mejlis), Supreme Court, as well as the representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller discuss prospects of cooperation

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Management Committee (CEO) of Russian Public Joint Stock Company Gazprom Alexey Miller.

Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to discuss the important issues of cooperation during a personal meeting, the guest reaffirmed the interest of the large Russian energy company in developing cooperation with our country.

Underlining that enhancement of mutually beneficial business relat...

The President of Turkmenistan and the Head of ARETI Group exchange the visions on the partnership in sports and fuel and energy sphere

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Igor Makarov, the Head of ARETI International Group of Companies with the central office in Geneva (Switzerland), who is currently on a working visit in our country.

In the morning, the businessman came to the monument of legendary ahalteke horse Yanardag, which is placed on the intersection of Andalib Street and Kopetdag Avenue. After some time, the President of Turkmenistan has come to this place.

Having warmly greeted each other, the Head of...

President of Tatarstan congratulates President of Turkmenistan

President of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Russian Federation Rustam Minnihanov congratulated President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the International Day of Novruz.

“On behalf of the people of Tatartsan and on my behalf, I congratulate You on the holiday of Novruz. This ancient wonderful tradition to welcome spring is filled with creative power, expectations and hopes. Let them all come true, and our common efforts on the development of cooperation and enhancement of friends...

Social and economic development of the regions are discussed at video conference session

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held working video conference session with the participation of hyakims of the velayats. Issues of social and economic development of the regions and course of agricultural works have been reviewed at the session.

First, the Head of the State called Hyakim of Ahal Velayat Sh. Amangeldieyev who reported on current indicators of spring field works, gained and forecast rates of cotton sowing, preparation to winter crop harvesting. The Hyakim also reported abou...

AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA PRESENTED THE COPIES OF HIS CREDENTIAL LETTERS

On the 1st of April 2019, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to Turkmenistan (with residence in Baku) Nicolai Yankov.

In the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria presented the copies of his credentials.  Congratulating the Ambassador with the appointment to this high post, the Turkmen side expressed its readiness to provide assistance and support...