POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN AT THE LEVEL OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS WERE HELD IN KABUL

On January 9, 2021, Political consultations between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan at the level of Ministers of Foreign Affairs were held in Kabul.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Hanif Atmar expressed their positions on key aspects of bilateral agenda.  

The parties underlined the effectiveness of dialogue between the Heads of Turkmenistan and Afghanista...

THE DELEGATION OF TURKMENISTAN HAD MEETINGS WITH THE AFGHAN LEADERSHIP

On January 9, 2021, Turkmen delegation headed by the Deputy Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani.

The Parties have stated with appreciation the high dynamics of broad bilateral relations. The effectiveness of interstate political and diplomatic dialogue, as well as further development of trade, economic, culture and humanitarian relations ha...

Ashgabat to Host a Young Entrepreneurs Forum

On January 22, a Young Entrepreneurs Forum entitled “A Step to the Future” will take place in Ashgabat as part of the Men Telekeçi (I am an Entrepreneur) Project.

The Forum is specially organized for successful entrepreneurs doing business and striving for self-development, as well as for those, who are just starting or plan to set up their own business. This interactive platform will allow businessmen, who have managed to build successful companies on their own and have risen to the top, to...

Desert ecosystems of Turkmenistan are to receive international recognition

ntermediary results of “Central Asian Desert Initiative (CADI) – Protection and sustainable use of deserts in Turkmenistan” regional project of the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Protection of Turkmenistan and the Michael Succow Foundation for the Protection of Nature (Germany) have been outlined.

The CADI project is implemented in cooperation with the University of Greifswald and sub-regional branch of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization for Central Asian countries for...

PRESIDENTS OF TURKMENISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN TOOK PART IN THE COMMISSIONING OF A NUMBER OF JOINT INFRASTRUCTURES

Today, on the 14th of January 2021, the opening ceremony of 30 km long railway between Aqina and Andkhoy stations and the commissioning of the international fiber-optic communication system and transit flows from Ymamnazar (Turkmenistan) to Aqina (Afghanistan) and from Serhetabat (Turkmenistan) to Torghundi (Afghanistan), as well as the power transmission line from Turkmen city of  Kerki to Afghan city of Sheberghan was held in participation of the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Repu...

THE AQINA-ANDKHOY RAILWAY LINE WAS PUT INTO OPERATION

On January 14, 2021, the inauguration of the 30-kilometer railway section between the Aqina-Andkhoy stations of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan took place.

The event was attended by the heads of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, members of governments, heads and representatives of a number of ministries and departments of the two countries, public organizations.

The Chairman of the Agency "Türkmendemirýollary" (Turkmen Railways) A. Atamuradov and the head of the Afg...

Meeting the Rising Demand

Hilal, a private company and a member of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, will build a new furniture and metal products manufacturing enterprise in the city of Dashoguz. Constructed under the State Program, it will be located on Zaman Street and will cover an area of 2 hectares. The new venture, which will consist of a manufacturing facility and industrial premises, is expected to create 200 new jobs and will have an annual production capacity of 2,000 pieces. It wi...

THE GRAND COMMISSIONING OF THE POWER TRANSMISSION LINE ALONG KERKI (TURKMENISTAN) – SHEBERGHAN (AFGHANISTAN) ROUTE

Today, on the 14th of January 2021, the commissioning of the power transmission line along Kerki (Turkmenistan) – Sheberghan (Afghanistan) route was held in participation of the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. 

Before the commissioning of the given power transmission line, the Minister of Energy of Turkmenistan Charymyrat Purchekov and the Director General of the Afghanistan National Water and Energy Affairs Regulation Authority Khan Mohammad Takal gave spe...

INSTALLATION OF INTERNATIONAL FIBER-OPTIC COMMUNICATION LINES FROM TURKMENISTAN TO AFGHANISTAN – ON THE WAY TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATIONAL BRIDGE AMONG THE COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD

The installation of international fiber-optic communication lines and transit flows on route Ymamnazar (Turkmenistan) – Aqina (Afghanistan) and Serhetabat (Turkmenistan) - Torghundi (Afghanistan),  has also took place during the inauguration ceremony of electric power transmission line along Kerki – Sheberghan route and the 30 km long railway line between Aqina-Andkhoy stations today.

The Chairman of «Türkmenaragatnaşyk» (Turkmen communication) agency Hadjimyrat Hudayguliyev and the Minister...

COOPERATION WITH THE WORLD BANK ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT IN THE AREA OF HEALTHCARE STRENGTHENS

During the period of 12-14 January 2021, an online meeting with the delegation of the World Bank led by the head of the project group Susanna Ayropetyan was held.    

At the talks, the Turkmen side was represented by the heads and representatives of the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry, as well as the MFA of Turkmenistan.   

During the meeting, the parties noted the high level of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the World Bank on a wide range...