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Turkmenistan – Japan: Following the course of strategic partnership

Turkmen Delegation Holds Important Meetings in Tokyo and Participates in the Opening of the Olympic Games During the visit of a representative Turkmen delegation headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers S. Berdimuhamedov, which was sent to the capital city of Japan in accordance with the Order of the President of Turkmenistan to participate in the official opening ceremony of the XXXII Summer Olympic Games, a number of important bilateral meetings to discuss issues of interstate cooperation were held.

Transregional interrelatedness – new economic reality

The prospects of the model of mutually beneficial connectivity of Central and South Asia were discussed by the participants in the International High-Level Conference entitled “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity, Opportunities and Challenges”, which was held in Tashkent on July 15-16. The forum brought together 600 representatives from about 50 countries of the world. The agenda included issues of developing cooperation in the transport, logistics, energy, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. The delegation of Turkmenistan also took part in the work of the conference and events on its side-lines. Central and South Asia are unique regions of the planet both in terms of their geographical location and resource and human potentials. The fact that in political and geographical terms South Asia includes, among others, countries such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, speaks for itself. The geographical position of the Central Asian region makes it a transport and transit crossroads along the South – North and East–West routes, the depths of the region store valuable deposits of hydrocarbons and rare metals, and hydro resources make up a very significant part of the world ones. Economically, Central and South Asia are the fastest growing regions in the world today.

Sphere of transportation and logistics — priority vector of economy

The favourable geographical position of Turkmenistan, the formation of regional and international transport corridors in the country and its transformation into a large transit and logistics centre create new opportunities for the development of the national economy. The country is becoming a transport and logistics hub for Central Asia. Promoting this conception, the national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasises the formation of a modern ramified transport and logistics system is one of the priorities of state policy aimed at the progressive socioeconomic development of the country and the establishment of broad regional and international cooperation. One of the main directions of the economic strategy of Turkmenistan is the creation of an extensive transport and logistics infrastructure in the country as an important factor in the economic and social development of the country. In this sphere, large-scale projects, including those for the modernisation of existing roads and the construction of new roads and railways, the radical renovation and expansion of the material and technical base of aviation and shipping, initiated by the esteemed President, have been successfully implemented. Pursuing the open-doors policy, Turkmenistan consistently strives for transport unification in the entire Eurasian space through modern logistics. The favourable geographical position pr

Some problems of export to the european union countries

In the prosperous epoch of a powerful state the increasement of export, regular development of competetiveness of high quality productions produced in our country symbolizes rapidly growth of naional economy. Achieving complience with the requirements of standards for export products is one of important goals. One of the main export directions of Turkmenistan is European Union. We are going to discuss requirements for goods exported to Europen Union. In recent days, the range of sales of agricultural products is regularly expanding. Organic products that are sold in Germany are not imported from the countries of the European Union, but from countries that are not members of it. The list of goods imported from other countries is not limited to simple agricultural products previously sold to European countries (for example, tea, coffee, and others). Now most of the goods in the markets and in stores are products supplied from abroad. For example, dry organic products are purchased in huge quantities in China. Wheat is brought from Ukraine. While the potatoes are not harvested on local farms, organic potatoes are bought in Egypt and sold in «healthy food» stores in Germany.

Kerki airport is an icao code and international standards conformity certificate holder

On June 23, within the framework of his working trip to the Lebap velayat, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in the celebrations on the occasion of the opening of the International Air Harbour in Kerki. During the ceremony, the Kerki International Airport was presented with an official ICAO document on the assignment of a four-letter UTAE location code and a Certificate of Conformity to International Standards issued by the Munich Airport International.

The President of Turkmenistan participates in ICO Summit

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in the work of the second summit of the Islamic Cooperation Organization (ICO) on science and technologies, which was held in video conference format. Multidimensional cooperation with competent regional and international organizations is determined as one of the key vectors of foreign course of independent neutral Motherland, which is based on the principles of peace, good neighborliness and wide equal partnership. Standing for optimal realization of existing potential, our country proposes regular initiatives that meet the goals of common prosperity and sustainable development.

Esteemed President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed head of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat

On June 8th, Esteemed President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed head of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat, John McGregor, who began to fulfill his mission. Expressing his sincere gratitude for the time allotted, the newly appointed head of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat conveyed warm greetings to the Leader of the Nation from the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, who addressed his best wishes to the entire Turkmen people. At the same time, they noted the high interest of the OSCE in strengthening a fruitful dialogue with neutral Turkmenistan.

President of Turkmenistan Receives Gold Insignia of the Mir Interstate TV and Radio Company

Independent neutral Turkmenistan under the leadership of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is increasingly expanding international cooperation in the exchange of information and media interaction. Together with foreign partners, including major news agencies, authoritative publishing companies and popular news channels, large-scale work is being done to widely promote the domestic and foreign policies of the sovereign Turkmen state, integrate our country into the international information space and disseminate news, overviews and analytical materials in print and electronic media, in particular, Internet resources.

The President of Turkmenistan received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov, who arrived in our country on a working visit. Expressing gratitude for the cordial welcome on the Turkmen land, the guest extended greetings and sincere congratulations on a number of significant events, including the 140th anniversary of the Turkmen capital and the publication of books by the President of Turkmenistan dedicated to Ashgabat and spiritual values of the nation, from President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the President of Turkmenistan.

Presidents of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan express the willingness to intensify dialogue

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The President of Turkmenistan cordially congratulated the leader of the friendly country on his birthday and, taking this pleasant opportunity, wished him good health, prosperity and further success in the highest government post. It was noted under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Republic of Kazakhstan had confidently followed the path of progress and prosperity today.