On May 16-17, 2019, the next XII Astana Economic Forum (hereinafter - AEF) was held in Nur-Sultan city, which was attended by delegates from 74 countries of the world. Nobel prize winner in Economics and the chief economist at the World Bank Paul Romer, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board of Sberbank of Russia Herman Gref, President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, Prime Minister of Georgia Mamuka...

During the period of 13-18 May, 2019, the Sixth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction on “the Achievements in attaining sustainability: on the way to stable and inclusive communities” is taking place in Geneva.     Turkmenistan is represented at this Forum by the delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Defense of Turkmenistan, Head of the Main Department on Civil Defense and Rescue Works of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan.     The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction...

Drilling of 2,400 meter well has been completed by the State Corporation Türkmengeologiýa at Tajibay Field in Carjew etrap, Lebap Velayat. Flow of sulphur free gas, which is very important for the industry, has been received from this well. At present, Scientific and Research Institute of the State Concern Türkmengaz works on estimation of the reserves of new deposit.  It was informed to the Head of the State by Vice-premier Myratgeldy Meredov t the session of the Government on May 17.  In...

During the period of May 14-16, 2019, the World Hydropower Congress was held in Paris, where the implementation process of the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals were discussed under the slogan: “The Power of water is in the strong and interconnected World.”     The official representatives of 70 countries, representatives of reputable international organizations, business circles, scientists and experts participated in the Congress.  Turkmenistan was represented at...

XIV Forum of the Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia of the CIS Member States, organized in frames of Turkmenistan’s presidency over the Commonwealth of Independent States closed. On the second day, the work of the forum continued in three specialized sections, during which the participants discussed the issues of further cooperation in the field of culture, science and education. Thus, the session entitled “Culture of the Commonwealth: the Universal Language of Dialogue” held at the Tu...

The Trade and Industrial Chamber hosted the exhibition of agricultural complex of the country and International Scientific conference “Reached levels and further objectives of seed production sphere of Turkmenistan”.  Such events always attracts the attention of representatives of business circles of the world by the opportunity to improve trade and economic relations with our country, which experiences rapid development of many branches including in agricultural complex.  Partnership betw...

The Consulate of Turkmenistan and cultural association of Turkmen diaspora in Frankfurt (Germany) organized art session dedicated to the 295th birth anniversary of great Turkmen poet and thinker Magtumguly Fragi in Köln.  Delegation of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, representatives of art associations of Köln and literature scientists as well as members of Turkmen diaspora and our students studying in German Universities took part in the event.  The participants were familiarized...