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OSCE training on arms control enhances border security in Turkmenistan
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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July 4, 2025
An OSCE-organized training course on Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Conventional Ammunition (CA) and Explosives took place from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in close...
Ilham Aliyev received Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Cabinet of Ministers in Khankendi
President of Azerbaijan
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July 3, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, July 3 - 03 July 2025, 13:50 On July 3, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in Khankendi. Rashid...
OSCE workshop in Turkmenistan supports development of national competency framework and training strategy on cybercrime and electronic evidence
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 27, 2025
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, held a workshop in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on 26 and 27 June to support the country’s law enforcement and criminal justice institutions in developing a...
Turkmen planning authorities build skills in strategic environmental assessment at OSCE seminar in Ashgabat
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 24, 2025
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...
ARETI International Group Finalizes Exit from Turkmenistan, Refocuses Strategy on Europe, North America, and the Middle East
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 20, 2025
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...
China’s President Calls for China-Afghanistan Collaboration
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced cooperation with Afghanistan to accelerate the war-ravaged country’s recovery and growth. Speaking at the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday, Xi emphasized...
State Secretary Štucin expresses interest in more political dialogue with Turkmenistan
Government of Slovenia
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June 17, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 17 - They expressed interest in further strengthening political dialogue and economic cooperation. Opportunities are emerging in the pharmaceutical industry, logistics (especially connections between ports) and sport, with many more...
Young people from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia build knowledge on security sector governance and reform, safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 16, 2025
Students and young journalists from Central Asia took a deep dive into youth, security, and the role of media freedom at a summer school course organized by the OSCE in co-operation with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) from...
Chinese President Holds High-Level Talks with Central Asian Leaders
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Media reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of high-level talks with Central Asian leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, where the 2nd Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During the...
Turkey’s national chief visits Iraq to discuss with top KRG leaders
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Ibrahim Kalin, visited northern Iraq on Tuesday for a series of important discussions with top Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) leaders, according to reports. Kalin’s visit...
Russia plays surprising role in Iran-Israel war
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is playing a more significant role in the Iran-Israel conflict than many might realize, especially in light of recent diplomatic moves and regional concerns. During a visit to Turkmenistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...
Second Central Asian regional simulation-based training strengthens joint response to human trafficking
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 13, 2025
Over 130 practitioners from Central Asia and Türkiye gathered this week at Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, for a five-day regional simulation-based training exercise on combating trafficking in human beings. The training was opened by Nurlanbek...
Chang'an night gala offers cultural taste of Shaanxi in Astana
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the evening of June 21, the Chang'an night gala, a cultural exchange event held by Xinhua News Agency and the Shaanxi Provincial Government, took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, as part of the...
Building Syria’s new army: Future plans and the challenges ahead
Middle East Institute
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June 13, 2025
After leading the lighting campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Dec. 8, 2024, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim president, quickly began working to form a unified national army, dismantle the existing factions, and centralize all...
US puts seven African nations on blacklist
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African countries — Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan — citing terrorism risks and high visa overstay...
U.S. Travel Restriction on Sierra Leone – Separating Facts from Fictions
EIN Presswire
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June 7, 2025
Travel Restrictions on Sierra Leone: What Facts are Saying FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In keeping with his July 2024 campaign promise to restore the travel ban and refugee admission into the United States upon...
China, Central news agencies to enhance media partnership
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The China-Central Asia News Agency Forum took place on Sunday in Astana, Kazakhstan, focusing on enhancing media partnerships and reaching a shared agreement. Organized as a follow-up to the recently held second China-Central Asia Summit,...
MFA Spokesperson's Comments on the Evacuation of Singaporeans from Iran
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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June 23, 2025
Since the outbreak of the conflict between Iran and Israel, MFA has been rendering consular assistance to the Singaporeans in Iran, including exploring evacuation options in the absence of a Singapore diplomatic mission in Iran. A family of three...
Trump enacts entry ban on third world countries
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In a move citing national security threats, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation barring citizens from a dozen nations from entering the United States. The measure, announced on a Wednesday, also introduced limited...
Trump prohibits residents of dozen nations from US
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new proclamation barring citizens from 12 countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Yemen, from entering the United States. The full travel ban, which will take effect on June 9, cites national...