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THE DELEGATION OF TURKMENISTAN HAD MEETINGS WITH THE AFGHAN LEADERSHIP
On January 9, 2021, Turkmen delegation headed by the Deputy Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani. The Parties have stated with appreciation the high dynamics of broad bilateral relations. The effectiveness of interstate political and diplomatic dialogue, as well as further development of trade, economic, culture and humanitarian relations ha...
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMISSION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL ECONOMY HOLDS SECOND SESSION
Online conference of working group of Interdepartmental Commission for development of digital economy in Turkmenistan has been held on December 24. The goal of the Commission is to support practical implementation and promotion of digital technologies on all levels of the government and social life. Türkmenaragatnaşyk Agency has been appointed as an authorized body for development of digital economy. In the beginning of this year, the first session of the established commission has taken plac...
POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN AT THE LEVEL OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS WERE HELD IN KABUL
On January 9, 2021, Political consultations between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan at the level of Ministers of Foreign Affairs were held in Kabul. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Hanif Atmar expressed their positions on key aspects of bilateral agenda. The parties underlined the effectiveness of dialogue between the Heads of Turkmenistan and Afghanista...
PRIVATE STORES GROW IN NUMBER
Elektronika Dünýäsi, a new store owned by a private entrepreneur, opened its doors in the city of Dashoguz ahead of a new year. The two-story building is located in the city’s residential area at the intersection of S. Turkmenbashi Avenue and Al-Khorezmi Lane. It was built on a vacant, undeveloped plot of land between apartment buildings. Large and small household appliances and a wide selection of home electronics from famous foreign and domestic manufactures are on offer in light and spacious...
THE REPRESENTATIVES OF TURKMENISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN HAVE DISCUSSED KEY ASPECTS OF COOPERATION
On January 8, 2021 the competent delegation headed by the Deputy Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov arrived in Kabul, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for a working visit. During the visit, Turkmen delegation had constructive talks with high-level officials of the Afghan government. In particular, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Repu...
HEAD OF THE OSCE CENTER IN ASHGABAT HELD A BRIEFING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE ASHGABAT FINAL DOCUMENT
On January 8, 2021, a briefing was held in premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan by the Head of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat Ms. Natalia Drozd. The main topic was the Ashgabat Final document, adopted on the outcomes of the International Conference "Policy of neutrality and Its Importance in Ensuring International Peace, Security and Sustainable Development" held on December 12 of last year in honor of the 25th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality. As known, th...
MEETING WITH WORLD BANK REPRESENTATIVES
On January 7, the Ministry of Finance and Economy hosted a video-conference meeting with representatives of the World Bank, also joined by officials of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry. As part of the World Bank’s Financing Program, the meeting participants discussed issues concerning the implementation of long-term concessional lending projects facilitated by our country’s investment-favored climate that offers ample scope for promoting fruitful cooperation with foreign financial...