The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov drew the attention of the participants of the 14th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization to the necessity of developing transport and communication sphere. “We consider the ECO space as a system of optimal, feasible and highly technological transport and communication hubs and routes on the Eurasian continent,” said the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.  It was stated that Turkmenistan actively works on th...

At the 14th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization that took place on 4 March 2021, the heads of states and governments of the Member States expressed their vision of the ECO work and discussed the proposals on its further development. In his speech, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov voiced the priorities of the country in the framework of its chairmanship in ECO in the current year.  He made special emphasis on further intensification of trade-economic relat...

Speaking at the 14th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted the unique geo-economic role of ECO, which has a positive impact on regional cooperation. The Head of state underlined the essence of cooperation between the ECO Member States who are united geographically and historically, as well as by traditional customs and values. “We see facilitation to the unfolding of multifaceted opportunities of the partnership wi...

At the 14th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov voiced the intention of the country to work on the development of cultural and humanitarian ties in the framework of its chairmanship in ECO.  “As the chair of ECO, Turkmenistan aims to actively support the expansion of relations in the area of culture, sport, education, youth policy, tourism, and follow the commonness of moral values that unite our people and countries by the...

The Akar Tekstil business entity may become a big exporter in its production line. The production of the company, which is located in Ak Bugday district, Ahal Region, includes 15 variety of men, women and children socks from natural cotton and mixed fabrics with lycra and is on high demand in the country and abroad. Last year, the company has exported around one million items under AKAR trademark. Another 450,000 pairs of sock have been exported for two months of this year. The main importers...

The sign on the door said, “Silence, Please! Examination in Progress”. The door opened and a handsome, intelligent-looking junior researcher of the Design and Research Institute for Water Resources Development (Giprovodkhoz) appeared in front of the Admission Committee at the Turkmen State Academy of Music. The first reaction of the Committee members was to say: “You have opened the wrong door!” But the applicant pronounced his name distinctly: Murad Sadykov. The Committee members, who were very...

On the 4th of March 2021, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov participated to the 14th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization which was held via videoconferencing. It is vital to note that the chairmanship in ECO in 2021 has passed to Turkmenistan. The heads of states and governments of ECO Member States, as well as the chiefs of international organizations, particularly the Energy Charter and the Turkic Council participated to the Summit with the theme of “Region...