MEETING OF THE TASK FORCE ON REGIONAL ENERGY COOPERATION IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH ASIA (RECA)

On March 27, 2019, the 15th meeting of the Task Force on Regional Energy Cooperation in Central and South Asia (RECA) began its work at the capital's Yyldyz Hotel. This two-day RECA meeting is organized with the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan. Employees and specialists from relevant ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, representatives of such in...

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 Min...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 su...

AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND IS COMPLETING HIS DIPLOMATIC MISSION IN TURKMENISTAN

On the 2nd of April 2019, there was a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to Turkmenistan (with residence in Baku) Marek Calka who is completing his diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan. / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan /

THE EVENTS PLANNED TO BE HELD IN TURKMENISTAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONCEPT OF THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF TURKMENISTAN IN THE CIS

On May 15-16, Ashgabat will host the Forum of CIS Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia In accordance with the Action Plan on the implementation of the Concept of Turkmenistan’s Presidency over the CIS in 2019, with the aim to develop cooperation between the states, members of the CIS in the scientific, educational, cultural and humanitarian spheres, in the sphere of arts and creativity, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Resolution, authorizing the Min...

THE EMBASSY OF TURKMENISTAN IN UKRAINE MADE A PRESENTATION ON THE FIRST CASPIAN ECONOMIC FORUM

On April 3, 2019, the employees of the Embassy of Turkmenistan, with the support and direct participation of the Ukrainian-Turkmen Business Council at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held a presentation on the First Caspian Economic Forum. The presentation was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, diplomats of the Embassies of the Caspian states - the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russ...

A FESTIVE EVENT TOOK PLACE IN THE “HOWDAN-BAJGIRAN” REGION DEDICATED TO THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NOVRUZ

On the 4th of April 2019 near the “Howdan-Bajgiran” region, a festive event took place in the framework of celebrating the International Day of Novruz organized jointly with the Islamic Republic of Iran.     From the Turkmen side, the heads and representatives of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the Administration of Ahal region participated in the event.  From the Iranian side, the Vice-President and Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicraft and Tourism...