The amounts of agricultural production in Turkmenistan are decreasing every year. According to high-ranking officials overseeing agriculture, private farms need to be consolidated to improve the situation. The commissions comprised of officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, local khyakimlik’s offices (local administrations) and head of agricultural associations (formerly collective and...

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan. 27 By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend: The number of Turkish citizens looking for job in Turkmenistan dropped in 2019, Trend reports referring to the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) on Jan. 27. Last year, the number of Turkish citizens visiting Turkmenistan through İŞKUR to find work decreased by 26.1 percent compared to 2018. As reported, 215 Turkish citizens visited...

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, Jan. 27 By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend: The delegation of Turkmenistan will participate at the environmental conference Green Central Asia, which will be held on January 28 in Berlin, Trend reports referring to the Turkmen government. The event will be held at the level of heads of the foreign affairs ministries of Afghanistan and Germany. The purpose of the forum is the...

Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 27 By Rufiz Hafizoglu - Trend: The export of citrus fruits from Turkey to Turkmenistan increased by 30 percent in 2019 compared to 2018, a source in the Turkish Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters’ Association told Trend on Jan. 21. "Turkey exported 7,358 tons of citrus fruits to Turkmenistan in 2019," the source said. "Turkey’s income obtained from the...

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, Jan. 27 By Huseyn Hasanov– Trend: Turkmenistan is preparing for the next meeting in ‘C5+1’ format with the participation of the foreign ministries of the countries of Central Asia and the US, which will be held in Tashkent Feb. 3, Trend reports referring to the Turkmen government. Joining efforts to help resolve the situation in Afghanistan, fostering its socio-economic...

“Let me extend my congratulation of Motherland Defender Day! This celebration is a sign of great trust, unlimited respect and care of military personnel and personnel of military and law enforcement agencies who protect sovereignty of Turkmenistan, provide integrity of borders and constitutional order, defensive capability, security, public order and fulfilment of national legislation”, -...

At the session of the Cabinet of Ministers held on 24 January, 2020 Chary Gylydzhov, Deputy Prime Minister overseeing trade, gave a progress report on the efforts undertaken in assisting small and medium-size business as well as extending import substitution and export oriented manufacturing facilities. The state information agency TDH reports that President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov...

The Turkmen National Music Conservatory’s Big Hall has played host to an evening of music featuring works by our fellow countryman, composer Mamed Guseynov, currently living and working in Russia. The renowned composer works in various music genres, but vocal chamber compositions hold a special place in his life and career. He has turned poems by Sergey Esenin, Mikhail Lermontov, Charles...

Turkmen delegation will participate in International conference “Green Central Asia”, which will be held in berlin on January 28 on foreign ministers level of the countries of the region, Afghanistan and Germany. The purpose of the forum is to review improvement of regional cooperation in such current spheres as combating against climate change and its consequences. Relative initiative of the...

Preparation to regular meeting on ministers level in C5+1 format between central Asian countries and Untied States of America, which would be held in Tashkent on February 3, is carried out. As is known, this format presents multilateral mechanism of cooperation between five states of the region and USA. Proposals for cooperation in such spheres as strengthening of security and stability,...

Turkmen delegation will participate in International conference “Green Central Asia”, which will be held in berlin on January 28 on foreign ministers level of the countries of the region, Afghanistan and Germany. The purpose of the forum is to review improvement of regional cooperation in such current spheres as combating against climate change and its consequences. Relative initiative of the...

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, Jan. 25 By Huseyn Hasanov - Trend: Turkmenistan is preparing for the upcoming population and housing censuses in 2022, Trend reports referring to the Turkmen Altyn Asyr TV channel. This issue was raised during a meeting of the Turkmen Cabinet of Ministers. Deputy Prime Minister Gochmyrat Myradov reported on measures to prepare for this event. In particular, the issues of...

On 23 January, 2020 President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov held a working meeting devoted to the development of the energy sector. Deputy Prime Minister Charymyrat Purchekov, overseeing the construction sector and Minister of Energy Myrat Artykov gave progress reports. The state information agency TDH reports that Artykov briefed those present on the implementation of the project designed to...

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, Jan. 25 By Huseyn Hasanov - Trend: President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov approved the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission for economic cooperation with the Turkmen side, Trend reports referring to the decree of country’s president. The document was signed with a view to further developing partnership between Turkmenistan and Turkey. Turkey is one...

The Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan and TAPP-500 Power Transmission Line FZE company signed an agreement in Ashgabat on cooperation in construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan power transmission line.  Under the document, the first stage of the project provides for construction of a 220 kW power transmission line to the Turkmen-Afghan border along the route from the Mary...

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent deep condolences to President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayip Erdogan in relation with earthquake in the east of the country, which caused human victims, injuries and major destructions. On behalf of people and Government of Turkmenistan as well as personally, the Head of the state conveyed the words of deep sympathy and support in...

71 transactions have been registered at the trades of the State Commodity and Raw Material Exchange of Turkmenistan last week. For foreign currency, brokers from Afghanistan, Great Britain, United Arab Emirates, Russia and Switzerland have bought straight run gasoline, polypropylene, liquefied gas, hydro treated diesel fuel and jet fuel produced by Turkmenbashy Refinery Complex. In...

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent deep condolences to President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayip Erdogan in relation with earthquake in the east of the country, which caused human victims, injuries and major destructions. On behalf of people and Government of Turkmenistan as well as personally, the Head of the state conveyed the words of deep sympathy and support in...

Preparation to regular meeting on ministers level in C5+1 format between central Asian countries and Untied States of America, which would be held in Tashkent on February 3, is carried out. As is known, this format presents multilateral mechanism of cooperation between five states of the region and USA. Proposals for cooperation in such spheres as strengthening of security and stability,...

71 transactions have been registered at the trades of the State Commodity and Raw Material Exchange of Turkmenistan last week. For foreign currency, brokers from Afghanistan, Great Britain, United Arab Emirates, Russia and Switzerland have bought straight run gasoline, polypropylene, liquefied gas, hydro treated diesel fuel and jet fuel produced by Turkmenbashy Refinery Complex. In addition,...

ASHGABAT, Tukrmenistan, Jan. 24 By Huseyn Hasanov - Trend: The 9th meeting of the Turkmen-German Joint Working Group was held in Ashgabat, Trend reports referring to Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by the Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of the country Orazmyrat Gurbannazarov. During the negotiations, issues of bilateral...

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, Jan. 24 By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend: Sanitary-epidemiological surveillance measures are being strengthened in Turkmenistan, Trend reports with reference to the country’s Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry. The epidemiological situation in the world regarding infectious diseases, including new viruses that may represent a public health emergency case, remains...

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, Jan. 24 By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend: The temporary fulfillment of the duties of Turkmenistan's Energy Minister is entrusted to the country's Deputy Prime Minister Charymyrat Purchekov, Trend reports with reference to the relevant decree signed by the Turkmen president. The former head of the ministry has been appointed the head of the Department of International...

Despite announcements by the authorities on wide-spread digitalization, the Internet connection in Turkmenistan remains slow and unstable. A correspondent of “Chronicles of Turkmenistan” has measured the Internet connection speed in Ashgabat. According to the package rate, the speed of 256 Kbt/sec is offered by the only Internet provider in the country, “Turkmentelecom”, at a monthly fee of 150...

The Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan and TAPP-500 Power Transmission Line FZE, a subsidiary enterprise of Çalik Holding A.Ş. (the Turkish Republic) signed the Agreement on cooperation in implementing the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan power transmission line project. This meeting was organized with the aim to develop a legal framework for a mutual partnership on the construction of a 220...

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution allowing the Ministry of Energy to sign the agreement with TAPP-500 Power Transmission Line FZE, which is a branch of Çalik Holding A.Ş. (Turkey) on construction of the first stage of 220 kW power line until Turkmen – Afghan border in Mary State Power Station – Herat, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The document assigns to start...

For further development of partnership between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, having approved the composition of Intergovernmental Turkmen – Turkish Commission for economic cooperation from Turkmen side.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, having approved the Provision on Academy of the Government Service under the President of Turkmenistan, its structure and order of addition of students. According to the document, the Academy is to: Develop educational plans for specialities together with the Ministry of Education and to present for approval to relative Deputy Chairman of the...

The Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan and TAPP-500 Power Transmission Line FZE, a subsidiary enterprise of Çalik Holding A.Ş. (the Turkish Republic) signed the Agreement on cooperation in implementing the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan power transmission line project. This meeting was organized with the aim to develop a legal framework for a mutual partnership on the construction of a 220...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular video conference session of the Cabinet of Ministers where important subjects of the state life and some draft documents have been reviewed. Coming over to the agenda, the Head of the State gave floor to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers G. Myradov. The Vice-premier reported on measures for preparation to comprehensive population and...

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution allowing the Ministry of Energy to sign the agreement with TAPP-500 Power Transmission Line FZE, which is a branch of Çalik Holding A.Ş. (Turkey) on construction of the first stage of 220 kW power line until Turkmen – Afghan border in Mary State Power Station – Herat, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The document assigns to start...

For further development of partnership between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, having approved the composition of Intergovernmental Turkmen – Turkish Commission for economic cooperation from Turkmen side.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, having approved the Provision on Academy of the Government Service under the President of Turkmenistan, its structure and order of addition of students. According to the document, the Academy is to: Develop educational plans for specialities together with the Ministry of Education and to present for approval to relative Deputy Chairman of the...

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan. 23 By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend: Turkey’s export of cars to Turkmenistan increased by 3.8 percent from January through December 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, amounting to $23.7 million, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade told Trend. In December 2019, export of cars from Turkey to Turkmenistan dropped by 29.5 percent compared to December 2018, amounting to $1.8 million,...