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Turkmenistan

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 to celebrate Novruz at regional level in 2013
11.01.2013
Cental Asia|Culture & Living|Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is preparing celebrations for Novruz, which is recognized as an international festival and is traditionally celebrated on March 21, the Turkmen government said.

"This year Turkmenistan will be hosting guests during Novruz", the government stated. Holiday celebrations conducted by regional leaders were hosted by Tajikistan in 2012 and Iran in 2011.

Turkmenistan and Iran to expand inter-parliamentary ties
09.01.2013
Cental Asia|Public Policy & Politics|Turkmenistan

An Iranian delegation led by Member of Parliament Javad Karimi Godusi held meetings in Ashgabat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Majlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen government reported.

'The meeting reiterated the continued commitment of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran to a constructive partnership and called for expanding bilateral cooperation built on the principles of mutual respect, equality and consideration of mutual interests', the report says.

National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan holds its congress
09.01.2013
Cental Asia|Culture & Living|Turkmenistan

Ashgabat hosted an extraordinary congress of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan, which approved a work plan for 2013 and considered an organizational issue, Turkmen Dovlet Khabarlary state news agency reported on Wednesday.

Delegates unanimously elected Maral Achilova as head of the organization.

The congress was attended by heads and employees of regional and representatives of international organizations.

The multi-year partnership between Turkmenistan and the International

Deputy Head sacked from Turkmen state committee
03.01.2013
Cental Asia|Public Policy & Politics|Turkmenistan

Deputy Chairman of the Turkmen State Committee on Emergency Situations Rozymyrat Seyitkulyev was dismissed because he failed to properly organise his work, the Turkmen government said today.

According to Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov's decree, Deputy Chairman on Construction of the Cabinet of Ministers Akmyrat Egeleev will take over his duties.

The State Commission for Emergency Situations regulations were approved in 2001.

Central Bank of Turkmenistan plans funding sturgeon breeding program in Caspian Sea
27.12.2012
Business & Economics|Cental Asia|Turkmenistan

The Central Bank of Turkmenistan is considering allocation of credit to finance the construction of a sturgeon breeding plant in the Caspian Sea with further processing and caviar obtaining, Turkmen government informed on Tuesday.

This issue was discussed at the government meeting.

As mentioned in the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov" expressed satisfaction with the work undertaken and approved the proposals in this regard."

Population census concluded in Turkmenistan
27.12.2012
Cental Asia|Culture & Living|Turkmenistan

A population and housing census which has been conducted since December 15, 2012, is now complete in Turkmenistan, the Turkmen State Statistics Committee said today.

Along with the population census, a housing census was conducted. Preliminary results will be announced in July 2013, with the final at the beginning of 2014.

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.

Yerevan approves agreement on establishment of Armenian and Turkmen trade missions
27.12.2012
Cental Asia|Public Policy & Politics|Turkmenistan

The Armenian government approved an agreement on the establishment of trade missions in the Armenian and Turkmen capitals on Thursday, Armenian ARKA news agency reported.

"We believe it is important, particularly given the trade and economic activity between the two countries over the past period," Armenian Economy Minister Tigran Davtyan said at a government meeting.

He also stressed that the opening of the missions will not require funds from the budget.

Bangladeshi President expresses confidence in expanding relations with Turkmenistan
21.12.2012
Cental Asia|Culture & Living|Turkmenistan

In his letter to Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Bangladeshi President Muhammad Zillur Rahman expressed confidence in expanding relations between the two countries.

"I firmly believe that friendship and relations between the two brotherly countries will intensify and expand," the message said.

It was previously reported that Bangladesh is examining the possibility of joining the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, promoted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Pakistani media reported, citing sources in the Bangladeshi government.