THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADOPTED A RESOLUTION INITIATED BY TURKMENISTAN, AND THE COUNTRY WAS ALSO ELECTED TO THE UN COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

On March 25, 2022, during the Government meeting of the country, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov reported to the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov that at the 61st plenary meeting of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held on March 15 this year, at the initiative of our country, the Resolution "Integrating mass cycling into public transport systems to achieve sustainable development" was u...

A BRIEFING WAS HELD AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ON THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION BY THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE ELECTION OF THE COUNTRY TO THE UN COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

On March 28, 2022, a briefing was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, timed to coincide with the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the resolution “Integration of mainstream bicycling into public transportation systems for sustainable development” and the election of Turkmenistan as a member of the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) for the period 2022–2028 years.

The briefing was attended by the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

TURKMENISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA STRENGTHEN COOPERATION IN TRANSPORTATION

A meeting between the representatives of “Turkmendemiryollary” (Turkmen Railways) Agency and the heads and representatives of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea and Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) was held on 28 March 2022.

A video message from the President of the Korea Railroad Corporation Na Hee-seung, as well as a speech by the Director in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea Choi Jungmin were viewed durin...

OSCE-ORGANIZED WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON THE LAPIS LAZULI TRANSIT AND TRANSPORT CORRIDOR, ENHANCING CONNECTIVITY IN THE CASPIAN SEA REGION

An OSCE-organized regional workshop on the Lapis Lazuli transit and transport corridor started in Ashgabat on 28 March 2022.

Held in a hybrid format, the two-day workshop served as a platform to introduce the strategy on the implementation of the Lapis Lazuli transit and transport corridor.

The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat commissioned the development of the strategy and an action plan of its implementation in an effort to support the signatory countries of the Lapis Lazuli transit and transpor...

NEGOTIATIONS OF THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE JOINT TURKMEN-CHINESE COMMITTEE FOR COOPERATION

On March 30, 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.Meredov, during his working visit to China, held talks via videoconference with Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Han Zheng.

The parties noted the high level of strategic partnership relations between Turkmenistan and the People's Republic of China, emphasizing that the main factor in their deepening and development is the open, friendly and constructive political dialogue established at the...

INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON ATTRACTING FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY WAS HELD IN ASHGABAT

On March 29-30, 2022, Ashgabat hosted the International Forum on attracting foreign investment in the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan, organized by the State Concerns "Turkmengas", "Turkmennebit" and "Turkmenhimiya", the State Corporation "Turkmengeology" in partnership with the ES "Turkmen Forum" with the support British company “GaffneyCline”.

The purpose of this event, held in a hybrid format, is to strengthen the dialogue on the further sustainable development of the energy sector an...

THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN TOOK PART IN THE 3RD MEETING OF THE FOREIGN MINISTERS OF THE NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES OF AFGHANISTAN

On March 31, 2022, the Third Ministerial Conference of the neighboring countries of Afghanistan was held in Tunxi, China.

At the meeting, an address by Chinese President Xi Jinping was read and a video message from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was shown.

In his speech, Minister R. Meredov stressed that the current meeting is considered by Turkmenistan as an opportunity to develop a consolidated approach to ensuring peace and security in Afghanistan, and further comprehensive devel...

STATE VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA TO TURKMENISTAN BEGINS

On April 1, 2022, President of the Republic of India Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Turkmenistan on a state visit.

On the square in front of the reception building for distinguished guests of the capital's airport, an official meeting ceremony was held for the leader of the Republic of India. Here, President Ram Nath Kovind was cordially welcomed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. After exchanging friendly handshakes, the heads of the two countries went to a specially installed podium.

The Co...

ASHGABAT HOSTS AN EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE OF THE UNION OF INDUSTRIALISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS

On April 12, 2022, Ashgabat hosted the opening of an exhibition and conference of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (UIET) dedicated to the 14th anniversary of the formation of this large organization, which unites more than 27 thousand representatives of domestic private business.

The participants of the solemn opening ceremony of the exhibition, including members of the Government, leaders and representatives of the Halk Maslakhaty and the Mejlis of the Milli Gengesh, ministries...

TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN AND THE PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN

On April 13, 2022, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida.

At the beginning of the conversation, the head of the Japanese Government warmly congratulated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his convincing victory in the elections, wishing him great success in his work at the highest state post.

Expressing confidence in continuing the course towards strengthening the multifaceted bilateral dialogue...