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Korea Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Turkmenistan's Avaza hosts UN conference on landlocked countries
Turkmenistan's Avaza National Tourist Zone is hosting the third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries from August 4 to 8. The conference focuses on structural challenges faced by the world's 32 landlocked developing countries, which are home to over 600 million people. The conference was opened by Turkmenistan's National Leader and Chairman of the People's Council Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, together with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, President of the 79th UN General Assembly session Philemon Yang, and representatives from international organizations and participating countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Guterres underlined the urgency of reducing global inequalities. 'These inequalities are not inevitable. This conference is not about obstacles — it is about solutions,' Guterres said. 'It is about launching a new decade of ambition — through the Avaza Program of Action — and fully unlocking the development potential of landlocked developing countries.' The UN chief called for bold action to support landlocked economies. 'Despite representing 7 percent of the world's population, LLDCs account for just over 1 percent of the global economy and trade — a stark example of deep inequalities that perpetuate marginalization," according to UN Secretary-General Guterres. UN officials aim to resolve this disparity through stronger partnerships and infrastructure investments. Located on the Caspian Sea coast near the port city of Turkmenbashi in western Turkmenistan, Avaza serves as a growing hub for wellness, leisure, and ecological tourism. Turkmenistan says the site shows its commitment to linking international diplomacy with regional development, with tourism as a key driver of the nation's socio-economic progress. Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov cited the historic conference on the shores of the Caspian and noted it as symbolic to promote peace, development and global cooperation in the International Year of Peace and Trust, a UN initiative proposed by Turkmenistan. Berdimuhamedov also said that the gathering shows unity with the goals of peace, progress and well-being. Meanwhile, Berdimuhamedov met with Guterres to reaffirm Turkmenistan's support for sustainable development and global integration on the sidelines of the event.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Turkmenistan reaches deal with Turkey to ship natural gas via Iran
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan has struck a deal to ship natural gas to Turkey via Iran, a government daily reported Tuesday. The official daily Neutral Tyrkmenistan said that Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, the chairman of the country's People's Council, welcomed the deal in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Berdymukhamedov said it was a major development in the regional energy cooperation. Gas supplies under the contract that was signed between the state-run Turkmengas company and Turkey's state-owned BOTAS will begin on March 1. "With this agreement, which we have been working on for many years, we will strengthen the natural gas supply security of our country and our region, while furthering the strategic cooperation between the two countries,' Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said in a statement. Turkey imports gas via pipelines from Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran. Last year, Turkmenistan signed a contract with Iran for 10 billion cubic meters (353 billion cubic feet) of natural gas to be shipped on to Iraq. The ex-Soviet Central Asian country relies heavily on the export of its vast natural gas reserves. China is the nation's main customer for gas and Turkmenistan also is working on a pipeline to supply gas to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Turkmenistan reaches deal with Turkey to ship natural gas via Iran
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan has struck a deal to ship natural gas to Turkey via Iran, a government daily reported Tuesday. The official daily Neutral Tyrkmenistan said that Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, the chairman of the country's People's Council, welcomed the deal in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Berdymukhamedov said it was a major development in the regional energy cooperation. Gas supplies under the contract that was signed between the state-run Turkmengas company and Turkey's state-owned BOTAS will begin on March 1. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. "With this agreement, which we have been working on for many years, we will strengthen the natural gas supply security of our country and our region, while furthering the strategic cooperation between the two countries,' Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said in a statement. Turkey imports gas via pipelines from Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran. Last year, Turkmenistan signed a contract with Iran for 10 billion cubic meters (353 billion cubic feet) of natural gas to be shipped on to Iraq. The ex-Soviet Central Asian country relies heavily on the export of its vast natural gas reserves. China is the nation's main customer for gas and Turkmenistan also is working on a pipeline to supply gas to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
Associated Press
11-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Turkmenistan reaches deal with Turkey to ship natural gas via Iran
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan has struck a deal to ship natural gas to Turkey via Iran, a government daily reported Tuesday. The official daily Neutral Tyrkmenistan said that Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, the chairman of the country's People's Council, welcomed the deal in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Berdymukhamedov said it was a major development in the regional energy cooperation. Gas supplies under the contract that was signed between the state-run Turkmengas company and Turkey's state-owned BOTAS will begin on March 1. 'With this agreement, which we have been working on for many years, we will strengthen the natural gas supply security of our country and our region, while furthering the strategic cooperation between the two countries,' Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said in a statement. Turkey imports gas via pipelines from Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran. Last year, Turkmenistan signed a contract with Iran for 10 billion cubic meters (353 billion cubic feet) of natural gas to be shipped on to Iraq. The ex-Soviet Central Asian country relies heavily on the export of its vast natural gas reserves. China is the nation's main customer for gas and Turkmenistan also is working on a pipeline to supply gas to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
