The talks were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran headed by the Minister of Oil Bijan Namdar Zangane. Speaking about the political and diplomatic direction of cooperation, the sides noted the role of visits at higher levels. In this context, the Turkmen side…
A solemn opening ceremony of the international airport was held in Turkmenabat city, the administrative center of Lebap province. The airport built by Gundogdy local company is located 13 kilometers from the city in close proximity to the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway and the Ashgabat-Kerki railway. The capacity of the complex is 500 passengers per hour. A…
The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Geneva Office organized a special meeting entitled “Intermodal Communication and Role of Historic Transport Routes: Great Silk Road”, the Turkmen Foreign Ministry said in a message. This event was held in Geneva during the 80th session of the Inland Transport Committee (ITC) of the United Nations Economic…
Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has severely reprimanded Magsat Aydogdiyev, Minister of Automobile Transport, for improper performance of duties and shortcomings in work, the Turkmen government said in its message. “The head of state pointed to the low level of measures for further modernization and improvement of transport sphere in the country and expressed his discontent…
Wheat crops take up more than 700,000 hectares of agricultural areas in Turkmenistan. Vegetation watering was carried out. Additional mineral fertilizing of soil will be done closer to spring. Seeds of high-yield wheat were being used during the sowing. Measures to protect winter crops against pests and diseases are being taken. About 1 million tons…
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguli Berdimuhamedov confirmed the structure of the Turkmen part of Turkmen-Belarus intergovernmental committee on scientific and technological cooperation. Document was signed in order to further develop cooperation between Turkmenistan and Belarus, a message of the Turkmen government said. Turkmenistan is one of the key partners of Belarus in Central Asia, message on…
The GDP growth in Turkmenistan amounted to 6.5% in 2017. This was stated at the enlarged meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. This figure in the industrial sector amounted to 5.5%, construction – 1.3%, transport and communications complex – 11.1%, trade – 9.4%, agriculture – 5%, and services – 9%. In comparison with the same…