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Science & Technology, Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan adopted Electoral Code
07.05.2013
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Turkmenistan

The Majlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan at its regular meeting of the fourth convocation adopted a decision on the approval of the Electoral Code developed in accordance with international norms and standards, the Government of Turkmenistan reported on Tuesday.

Turkmenistan schedules launch of first space satellite for 2014
27.02.2013
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan scheduled the launch of the first national satellite for late 2014, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reported.

At present, French company Thales Alenia Space, which won a tender, is engaged in the development and construction of the spacecraft, under the contract signed with the Turkmen government.

In the Turkmen market, Thales is known as a developer and supplier of advanced high-tech aeronavigation equipment for the country's airports since 1991.

Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan warned about responsibility for break of lines of international communication
23.01.2013
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Turkmenistan

State-owned Turkmen Telecom under the Ministry of Communications reiterated the risk of breakage of cable lines of "national economic and international importance" on Wednesday.

"Damage to communication cables disturb the good functioning of the network, damage the defense and security of the country, the production of business entities and the interests of citizens," the Ministry of Communications said.

Turkmenistan to be represented at world energy forum in Abu Dhabi
11.01.2013
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Turkmenistan

A Turkmen delegation will participate in the sixth World Future Energy Summit that will be held in the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi from January 15-17, the Turkmen government announced today.

The annual event is put on by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Emirati government.

The agenda includes energy security, alternative energy development, the use of renewable energy sources, and the active introduction of so-called "clean technologies" in various sectors and industries.

Turkmenistan invests heavily in textile industry
27.12.2012
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Turkmenistan

During the years of independence Turkmenistan invested over $1.65 billion in the reconstruction and modernization of the existing textile enterprises, with $ 300 million or 18 percent accounting for foreign investments, the state information service Turkmen Dovlet Khabarlary reported.

According to the information, the closure of the 'raw materials - finished products' chain within several large industrial structures of emerging textile cluster played in favor of competitive advantages of local textiles in the world market.

Turkmenistan extends tender for reconstruction of asphalt mixing plants
14.12.2012
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Turkmenistan

The Construction Ministry of Turkmenistan announced about extending an international tender (for national currency) for the reconstruction of asphalt mixing plants with capacity of 1 million tons of asphalt per year in the Goktepe settlement in the Akhal province, as well as in the cities of Turkmenbashi and Serdar in the Balkan province until Dec.20, 2012.

Interested individuals are invited to:

- to submit a written application to the address: Ashgabat, Str. Gerogly, 41 (2009) indicating full name, legal status, country of registration and details;

Turkmenistan plans to establish polyethylene production
07.12.2012
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Turkmenistan

The issue of establishing new gas-chemical complexes was considered at the last government meeting in Ashgabat, an official Turkmen source said today.

The construction of polyethylene production complexes at Seidi refinery (East Region) and at the coast of the Caspian Sea (western region), near the settlement Kiyanly, where the marine terminal for liquefied natural gas storage and shipment is located, are among the projects.

Turkmenistan appoints representative to World Meteorological Organization
06.11.2012
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Turkmenistan

Chairman of the National Hydrometeorology Committee under the Turkmen government Batyr Khallyev has been appointed as the country's representative to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), an official Turkmen source said.

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammadov signed the relevant decree.
On these days Khallyev is scheduled to visit the city of Exeter and Reading in the UK to get acquainted with the work of leading meteorological services of Europe.

Regulations of the National Hydrometeorology Committee were approved last year.

Turkmenistan to launch first space satellite in 2014
31.10.2012
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Turkmenistan

Turkmen President Gurbanguli Berdimuhamedow met with the Vice President of Thales Michel Ricard, the Turkmen government reported on Wednesday.

The meeting focused on the progress of the project on establishment of a national satellite in Turkmenistan, the launch of which is scheduled for 2014. In addition, the report stated that the head of Thales expressed willingness to provide innovative solutions in the field of aerospace technology.

They also exchanged views on cooperation in the field of civil aviation and the further development of a mutually beneficial partnership.

Ashgabat hosts VII Forum of Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia of CIS countries
15.10.2012
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Turkmenistan

Ashgabat has hosted the two-day VII Forum of Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia of the CIS countries today. The agenda includes working out the development strategy of humanitarian cooperation, the official Turkmen source said.

The final resolution will be adopted following the forum.