China's trade turnover with Central Asia has reached a record high
According to Kazinform news agency, the total trade turnover between China and the countries of Central Asia amounted to $94.82 billion by the end of 2024.
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The number of TIR-based truck shipments from the China-SCO Demonstration Zone reached 283 in 2024
In 2024, the number of truck dispatches using the TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers, International Road Transport) system from the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Demonstration Zone reached 283. This information was provided by Qingdao Customs, according to Xinhua News Agency.
The first exhibition of dried fruits and grains from Central Asian countries will take place in Doha in March
The first exhibition of dried fruits and grains from Central Asian countries will be held in Doha from March 1st to 10th, 2025. Representatives of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and Qatar discussed organizational issues related to its holding via video conference
A Turkmen business delegation participated in the international exhibition "Kish Expo 2025" in Iran
A delegation from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and its member participants took part in the international exhibition "Kish Expo 2025", which is being held on an Iranian island from 18 to 24 January
Saudi Arabia promises billions to America
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, became the first foreign leader to hold a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump after his return to the White House.
The three largest economies of Central Asia
The three largest economies — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan — account for 95% of Central Asia's total GDP and are net exporters of hydrocarbons. This is stated in the Eurasian Development Bank's report "Macroeconomic Forecasts 2025-2027".
Global gas demand reached a record high of 4.21 trillion cubic meters in 2024
In 2024, global gas demand reached a record level of 4.21 trillion cubic meters, a 2.8% increase compared to the previous year.
In the Astrakhan region, a logistics center of Turkmenistan is planned
A joint project between Russia and Turkmenistan will operate on the basis of a port special economic zone (SEZ). The states are interested in establishing a shipping line between Astrakhan ports and the Turkmenbashy port.
Central Asia demonstrates impressive economic growth
The economy of Central Asia is growing 40% faster than the global average, opening up investment opportunities in the heart of Eurasia, the press service of the Eurasian Development Bank reports
Istanbul discussed Turkmen-Turkish cooperation on transit transportation
Consul General of Turkmenistan in Istanbul Muhammetnur Ovezov met with the heads of the Association of International Road Carriers of the Republic of Turkey
Increasing international financial rating
On January 17, at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Khojamurad Geldimyradov reported on the specific steps taken to strengthen the international financial rating and increase the authority of the Fatherland, as well as to develop cooperation with specialized structures in order to solve the problems indicated in the “Program for the Development of Foreign Economic Activities of Turkmenistan. for 2020–2025 years."
Turkmenistan attracts global players in the energy market
This is the main leitmotif of the comments on the recent visit to Ashgabat of the delegation headed by Vice President of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Dipesh Meazurian and representatives of the Malaysian company Petronas Charigali Sdn. Bhd. The meeting with representatives of these international energy giants was held by the management of the State Concern "Turkmennebit"
Lukashenko said that he is increasingly convinced of the need for a second NPP
The republic is recording a growing need for electricity both in the industrial sector and among citizens. In particular, the fleet of electric vehicles is constantly increasing. This was reported by the BelTA agency
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan discussed the possibility of establishing joint industrial facilities
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan, Vafo Niyatbekzoda, met with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan for Trade and the Textile Complex, Nokerguly Atagulyyev.
The Agricultural Crop Zoning Plan for 2025 has been approved
The document aims to further develop the agricultural sector, increase yields and production volumes. The plan is based on taking into account the soil and climatic conditions of each region and the introduction of scientifically sound crop rotation.
