On December 28, 2021, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov arrived in the city of St. Petersburg to participate in the informal summit of the Heads of the CIS member states. Speaking at the summit, the Leader of the Turkmen state noted that this year was significant and the countries honorably celebrated the 30th anniversary of the formation of the CIS. In this regard, the President of Turkmenistan noted that meetings of the statutory and sectoral bodies of the CIS, a number of...

As previously reported, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan registered the “Sputnik Light” vaccine and issued a corresponding certificate for its use. Thus, Turkmenistan became one of the first countries to approve the use of Russian vaccines “Sputnik V”, “EpiVacCorona” and “Sputnik Light” on its territory. Vaccination with these preparations will allow the population to develop immunity more quickly. According to the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), “Sputnik...

On December 23, 2021, the Ministry of Health Protection and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan has registered “Sputnik Light” vaccine and issued corresponding certificate. As is known, “Sputnik Light” at present was registered in more than 15 countries and in 30 countries the vaccine is in the process of registration. RDIF also notes that the production of this vaccine is scheduled in more than 10 countries. In particular, the release of the vaccine “Sputnik Light” should begin in the near futu...

Today, On December 14, a humanitarian cargo of food, textile and household goods, as well as oil products was delivered from Turkmenistan to neighboring Afghanistan. As is known, during the extended meeting of the Government on December 10 of this year, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has signed the Order on sending humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. This document was signed "with a view to assist neighboring Afghanistan on a systematic and regular basis and to provide an al...

During the International Conference «Peace and Trust Policy – Basis of International Security, Stability and Development» held on December 11, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized the uniqueness of Turkmen neutrality, which is firmly based on current realities and centuries-old experience of our people, serves as a strong guarantee of ensuring peace and security in the region and serves as an important factor impacting the positive development of international economic...

Today, on December 11, the International Conference “Peace and Trust Policy – Basis of International Security, Stability and Development” in honor of the 26th anniversary of the permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan and International Neutrality Day took place in Turkmen capital. President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov participated to the International Forum in Ashgabat. The event was attended by the heads of the Mejlis of the Milli Gengesh (National Council), Deputy Chairpersons...

On December 8, 2021, Second Ministerial Conference of the “Italy – Central Asia” format was held in Tashkent. The event, which was held in a hybrid format, was attended by the heads of the foreign policy agencies of the countries of Central Asia, Italy, as well as the representatives of the European Union. The delegation of Turkmenistan was led by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov. During the Conference the heads of...