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Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan significantly increases its revenues in fuel energy complex
09.11.2012
Business & Economics|Cental Asia|Turkmenistan

In January - September 2012 the total volume of investments in the fuel and energy complex (FEC) of Turkmenistan increased by 62.9 per cent. This was revealed on Thursday at the final session of the government.

Taking into account the report of British Petroleum (BP), Turkmenistan ranks fourth in the world after Russia, Iran and Qatar on its natural gas reserves. During the reporting period, the growth rate of natural and associated gas amounted to 107.1 per cent and the volume of exports rose by 8.8 per cent.

Turkmenistan successfully completes cotton harvest
09.11.2012
Business & Economics|Cental Asia|Turkmenistan

On Wednesday Turkmen President Gurbanguli Berdimuhamedow greeted the country's cotton growers when implementing treaty obligations and congratulated them on the successful completion of the harvest.

The country has produced and harvested about 1,110,000 tons of high quality cotton this year.

"The government created favourable conditions for labour productivity and the well-being of Turkmen farmers, where efficient work is being implemented to reform and accelerate the development of agriculture and improve soil fertility," the president said.

Turkmenistan discusses world tourism industry in London
09.11.2012
Cental Asia|Public Policy & Politics|Turkmenistan

Chairman of the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Tourism Palvan Taganov held a series of meetings in London with representatives of the world tourism industry, the Turkmen government said on Thursday.

Aspects of cooperation were discussed with the secretary general of the World Tourism Organisation - (UNWTO) Taleb Rifai, chairman of the World Travel Market exhibition Fiona Jefferyand heads of tourism agency Visit Britain.

Data on investments revealed within production sharing agreements in Turkmenistan
07.11.2012
Business & Economics|Cental Asia|Turkmenistan

Within ten months of 2012, the total amount of investments for implementation of joint projects in the oil and gas industry amounted to $ 1.342.750 billion, the local media reported on Monday, with reference to the State Agency for Management and Use of Hydrocarbon Resources under the President.

Turkmen official dismissed
07.11.2012
Cental Asia|Public Policy & Politics|Turkmenistan

Turkmen Deputy Railway Transport Minister Charymyrat Charyev has been dismissed for shortcomings in the work, an official Turkmen source said on Wednesday.

The corresponding decree was signed by Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

This type of transport is of strategic importance in the economy. The master plan of developing the railway transport was approved for 2012-2016 to diversify its diversification.

Turkmenistan plans to construct its section of the North-South railway by late 2012.

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.

UN Special Representative, Turkmenistan discuss situation in Afghanistan
06.11.2012
Cental Asia|Public Policy & Politics|Turkmenistan

A meeting was held with a delegation headed by Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan Ján Kubiš at the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan, the state news service Turkmen Dovlet Habarlary (TDH) reported.

'Delegates discussed the next steps for effective cooperation in strengthening security and promoting the recovery and sustainable development of Afghanistan', the report says.

According to the report, Ashgabat's principled position on this issue is being taken that all decisions are made using only peaceful, diplomatic means and resources.

Turkmenistan increases production of liquefied natural gas
06.11.2012
Business & Economics|Cental Asia|Turkmenistan

In January-October 2012 some 117.700 tons of liquefied natural gas was produced in a specialist department of Turkmengaz, 83.800 tons or nearly a quarter more than the planned 1.099.000 tons, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reported.

Production of this department designed to process one billion cubic meters, was put into operation last year. This is the second installation of this kind which formed a major industrial hub.

President: TAPI project demonstrates India’s aspiration to intensify ties with Turkmenistan
31.10.2012
Business & Economics|Cental Asia|Turkmenistan

In his letter to Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee stressed the mutual benefit of fruitful cooperation in the implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project (TAPI).

The message is timed to the 21st anniversary of Turkmen independence.

"I am pleased to stress our fruitful cooperation in the implementation of the TAPI project, designed to ensure the energy security of our countries, and highlight India's desire to further intensify mutually beneficial relations with Turkmenistan," the letter said.

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.