THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION CONFERENCE ON AFGHANISTAN (RECCA VII) HELD IN ASHGABAT

On November 15, 2017, the ministerial meeting of the 7th Conference of Regional Economic Cooperation for Afghanistan (RECCA VII) was held in Ashgabat, aimed at further consolidating the common efforts to develop mutually agreed approaches to resolving pressing issues of the Afghan problem, promote the peaceful revival and development of Afghanistan and, in general, promotion of economic integration on a regional and interregional scale.

Representatives of thirty-six foreign states representin...

DAYS OF CULTURE OF TURKMENISTAN WERE SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN JAPAN

On November 10-13, 2017 Days of Culture of Turkmenistan were held in the cities Tokyo and Tendo of Japan. The measures taken have become a next step in the rapprochement of the two countries in the cultural and spiritual direction and left deep impressions in the Japanese society.

On November 10, 2017 the opening ceremony of the Days of Culture of Turkmenistan was held in the Palace Hotel of Tokyo, with the participation of the Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan, MPs, rectors and university pro...

MESSAGE FOR THE MEDIA

Today, on November 18, 2017, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in the course of which the results of the 7th Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA VII) held in Ashgabat on November 14-15 were summed up, as well as plans to continue the planned work to promote the peaceful development of Afghanistan and build a mutually beneficial regional economic partnership were discussed.

As noted, the forum was attended by delegations from 37 co...

THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADOPTED THE RESOLUTION "THE ROLE OF THE UN REGIONAL CENTER FOR PREVENTIVE DIPLOMACY FOR CENTRAL ASIA"

The United Nations General Assembly adopted on November 17, 2017, the resolution "The Role of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia", submitted by Turkmenistan. 57 countries have co-sponsored the resolution.

The resolution welcomes the Center's efforts to strengthen dialogue among the countries of the region in addressing issues of common concern.

In the course of introduction of the draft text at the General Assembly meeting, it was stressed that for ten years s...

A MEMORANDUM ON ACADEMIC EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS SIGNED BETWEEN IUHD AND THE TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES

On November 21, 2017, the International University for the Humanities and Development (IUHD) held a meeting with the President of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Hirotaka Tateishi and Vice-President Sukero Ito who arrived to Ashgabat as part of the Japanese delegation. This visit of Japanese colleagues to our country is aimed at further development of the bilateral partnership in higher education.

During the current meeting, a lecture course was conducted for students and teachers of...

THE DELEGATION OF TURKMENISTAN TOOK PART IN THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SAMARKAND

On November 10-11, 2017 in Samarkand, an international conference on security and sustainable development in Central Asia under the title "Central Asia: One Past and a Common Future, Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Mutual Prosperity" as well as the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Central Asian states of the format "European Union - Central Asia" were held under the auspices of the United Nations.

The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Minis...

The President of Turkmenistan orders to organize international race competitions along the Great Silk Road

Today, Turkmenistan revives its significance as the key link of the Great Silk Road, which used to run across the territory of our country, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said during his visit to Automobile Sport Centre. New feature of this historical route that became the phenomenon of human civilization, is embodied not only in trade and economic relations of the states but in their cultural dialog, humanitarian contacts and sports as well. Ashgabat 2017 Games that were held in Ashgabat a...

The Mejlis of Turkmenistan adopts the State Budget for 2018

Regular 25th session of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan of the fifth convocation where number of new bills and legal regulatory acts have been adopted took place on November 25. Members of the Government, leaders of relative ministries and departments and press representatives were invited to participate in the session.

According to the agenda, Draft Laws of Turkmenistan on the State Budget of Turkmenistan for 2018 and the Mejlis Resolution on the Execution of the State Budget for 2016 have been b...

A TELEVISION PROGRAM WITH THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CHARTER

On November 28, 2017, a television program was shot in the training studio of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Secretary-General of the International Energy Charter, Mr. Urban Rusnak, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the 28th session of the Energy Charter Conference.

Students of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the International University for the Humanit...

THE 28TH SESSION OF THE ENERGY CHARTER CONFERENCE OPENED IN ASHGABAT

On November 28, 2017 in the building of the hotel "Oguzkent" in Ashgabat, the 28th session of the International Energy Charter Conference began its work. The conference is held within the framework of Turkmenistan's chairmanship in this organization.

Leaders and representatives of relevant ministries and departments from 49 participating states and observer countries, 12 international and regional organizations, representatives of 14 major energy companies, as well as the media participate in...