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OSCE-supported course strengthens national capacity in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism in Turkmenistan
An-OSCE supported training course on strategic analysis in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism took place in Ashgabat from1 to 4 September 2025. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the four-day event in close co-operation with...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Turkmenistan’s leader urges transition to hydrogen energy
(MENAFN) Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has put forward a proposal to establish an international program aimed at advancing the transition to hydrogen energy between 2030 and 2040. Speaking at the Third United Nations Conference on...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
OSCE promotes youth engagement in climate change issues in Turkmenistan
Some thirty-five students from Turkmenistan’s institutions of higher education participated in an OSCE organized workshop entitled “Youth Negotiation on Climate, Security and Co-operation: OSCE Best Practices” that took place in Ashgabat on 29...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
OSCE supports the development of Standard on Oil and Gas Methane in Turkmenistan
On 18 July 2025, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat presented a Standard on oil and gas methane developed by an international expert to the State Concerns “Turkmengas” and Turkmenoil” and other counterparts in Turkmenistan. The Standard is designed to...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Turkmen planning authorities build skills in strategic environmental assessment at OSCE seminar in Ashgabat
More than 50 representatives from Turkmenistan’s environmental, health, and sectoral planning authorities strengthened their skills in strategic environmental assessment (SEA) at a two-day seminar organized by the OSCE from 18 to 19 June in...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Ilham Aliyev met wit Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
AZERBAIJAN, July 16 - On July 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. President Ilham Aliyev welcomed Chairman Gurbanguly...
Owner: Azerbaijani Government
ARETI International Group Finalizes Exit from Turkmenistan, Refocuses Strategy on Europe, North America, and the Middle East
ARETI International Group has finalized its exit from Turkmenistan, ending all business activities and interests in the country. The company is now refocusing its strategy on energy, infrastructure, and innovation investments in Europe, North...
OSCE Seminar in Ashgabat Enhances Capacity to Tackle Technology-Facilitated Human Trafficking
The rising threat of technology-facilitated trafficking in human beings was the focus of a two-day OSCE seminar in Ashgabat from 29 to 30 May 2025. Jointly organized by the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Promoting women’s leadership in peace and security in focus of OSCE regional workshop in Ashgabat
To strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding and security across Central Asia, the OSCE Gender Issues Programme organized a two-day regional workshop on 27 and 28 May in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event focused on advancing the Women, Peace...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
OSCE organizes study visit to Germany on methane emissions monitoring and reporting for Turkmenistan's representatives
Methane emissions monitoring and reporting in line with the Global Methane Pledge requirements were discussed during an OSCE-supported study visit to Berlin, Germany, that took place from 27 to 29 May 2025. Representatives from the State Concern...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
OSCE facilitates dialogue on improving gender considerations in climate resilience and energy security in Central Asian mountain regions
How to ensure gender differences and experiences are effectively addressed in advancing climate resilience and energy security in mountain regions in Central Asia was part of the discussions during the high-level Global Mountain Dialogue...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
First aid and emergency response in focus of OSCE Training of Trainers Course for border guards in Turkmenistan
An OSCE-organized Tactical Medical Training of Trainers (ToT) Course, took place from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The course brought together thirty-one participants, including border guards who work in remote areas serving as first responders...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
OSCE-supported seminar discusses the role of youth and women in responding to climate change risks in Turkmenistan and Central Asia
An OSCE-organized seminar on strengthening the role of youth and women in responding to climate change risks in Turkmenistan and Central Asia took place on 12 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat initiated this event within the...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Collaborating Without Borders to Create a Safer Future for Children
The office of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, with the support of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Project...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
OSCE and Turkmenistan mark 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and the International Year of Peace and Trust
To mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act and the International Year of Peace and Trust designated by the UN General Assembly's Resolution at the initiative of Turkmenistan, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat together...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
OSCE and Turkmenistan mark 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and the International Year of Peace and Trust
To mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act and the International Year of Peace and Trust designated by the UN General Assembly's Resolution at the initiative of Turkmenistan, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat together...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
OSCE helps keep soft targets safe from terrorism through interagency co-operation in Turkmenistan
From schools and places of worship to shopping malls, any public place can become a target for terrorists and violent extremists. To enhance the protection of these soft targets, practitioners from over twenty Turkmen government agencies came...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
EIB commits major investment to boost sustainable development in Central Asia
(MENAFN) On Friday, the European Investment Bank (EIB) formalized four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during the inaugural EU-Central Asia Summit, committing €365 million (around $400 million) to enhance transportation, water management, and...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
EIB Commits Millions to Sustainable Development in Central Asia
(MENAFN) The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Friday at the inaugural EU-Central Asia Summit, pledging a total of EURO365 million (about USD400 million) to support sustainable transportation, water...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
OSCE seminar in Turkmenistan addresses risk-based supervision over financial institutions
Best practices in the application of risk-based supervision over all financial institutions (FI) were presented during an OSCE-organized seminar that took place on 25 and 26 March 2025 in Ashgabat. The two-day seminar facilitated the...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe