AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN Diplomacy: Turkmenistan has announced its candidacy for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for 2031–2032, framing it around permanent neutrality and preventive diplomacy. U.S.-Turkmen Ties: A new U.S. chargé d’affaires, Kristin Hawkins, met Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov to discuss political, trade-economic, and cultural cooperation. Non-Proliferation Work: An OSCE workshop in Ashgabat focused on implementing UNSC Resolution 1540 and updating Turkmenistan’s national action plan. Energy & Industry: China’s NEW JCM won a major contract to service eight Turkmengaz gas turbines in Dashoguz. Science & Education: Turkmen scientists are working on 586 state-backed research topics, while Turkmen school teams won medals at the IMO in Shanghai. Tourism & Environment: The “Gates of Hell” Darvaza crater is finally going out after 54 years, with heat dropping sharply after methane capture efforts. Regional Water Security: The World Bank approved a $20m grant to boost cross-border water cooperation in Central Asia, including Turkmenistan. Connectivity: Turkmenistan’s telecom ZHARYQ is partnering with Rivada to expand secure satellite connectivity across Central Asia.
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