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June 19, 2008.
Turkmenistan to send economic mission to Azerbaijan
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The government of Turkmenistan is going to get acquainted with products and services of Azerbaijan's business sphere, for which it will arrange for a Turkmen delegation visit to Baku in the near future. This was announced by the Turkmen side at the Turkmen-Azerbaijani business forum on June 17, IA APA reports quoting Azerbaijan's Fund for Exports and Investments Promotion (FEIP). It should be recalled that the two-day forum in Ashgabat was organized by the chambers of commerce of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. A representative business delegation of Azerbaijan led by FEIP head Emil Mejidov arrived in Ashgabat to attend the forum.
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Meetings |
| Organizers: |
Government |
| Participants: |
Private Sector |
| Theme: |
Private Sector Development |
| Countries: |
Turkmenistan |
| Locations: |
Azerbaijan |
| Open press: |
No |
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June 3, 2008—June 5, 2008.
Almaty to host ecological seminar of Central Asia and Azerbaijan
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A subregional seminar on environmental impact assessment for Central Asia and Azerbaijan will take place in Almaty on June 3-5, Kazinform refers to the press service of Regional Ecological Centre of Central Asia. A purpose of the roundtable is to make strategic environmental impact assessment in Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan. The representatives of the environmental protection departments, international and social organizations, mass media of the participating countries will participate in the event. The project is realized by the Regional Ecological Centre of Central Asia in association with Kazakh Environmental Protection Ministry and Bern University (Switzerland).
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Seminars |
| Organizers: |
Government, International organizations |
| Participants: |
NGOs, Government(s), International Organizations |
| Theme: |
Environment |
| Countries: |
Central Asia, Azerbaijan |
| Locations: |
Kazakhstan |
| Open press: |
No |
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May 28, 2008.
CIS Electric Power Council's Meeting discussed rational usage of potential of transboundary rivers
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CIS Electric Power Council held its 33rd meeting. The meeting was chaired by Chairman of the Management Board of RAO UES Anatoly Chubais. The meeting was also attended by the officials in charge of the energy industry in the CIS countries. During the meeting, the participants determined the operational results of the CIS energy systems during the 2007/2008 autumn-winter period, discussed issues of creating a common electricity market in the CIS member states, and considered the progress made in the preparation of a feasibility study for synchronous interconnection of the energy systems of the CIS countries and the IES of Baltic states with the West-European energy systems of the European Union for the Co-ordination of Transmission of Electricity (UCTE). The CIS EPC is actively working to involve organizations and companies interested in cooperation with the Council as Supervisors. Currently, over ten leading Russian and foreign companies and institutes act as the Council's Supervisors.
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May 21, 2008.
Turkmen president meets Azerbaijani prime minister
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Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Azerbaijani Prime Minister Artur Rasi Zade on May 20, the second day of his official visit to Baku. During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of issues related to Turkmen-Azerbaijani cooperation, prospects for further developing this cooperation in the light of agreements reached on results of the high level talks. The sides noted that there exist a lot of opportunities for cooperation in the fuel and energy sector, a flagship sector of both economies, as well as in the transport and communication spheres and a range of other spheres.
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Meetings |
| Organizers: |
Government |
| Participants: |
Government(s) |
| Theme: |
Regional Partnership |
| Countries: |
Turkmenistan |
| Locations: |
Azerbaijan |
| Open press: |
No |
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May 20, 2008.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov goes on official visit to Baku
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On May 19, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov goes on an official visit for Baku at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. During the high-level meeting, the two presidents will discuss a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation as well as a number of urgent problems in interstate relations, the Turkmenistan.ru correspondent reports from Ashgabat quoting official information. It is expected that on results of the Turkmen president's two-day visit to Baku the sides will sign a package of documents designed to take Turkmen-Azerbaijani partnership to a qualitatively new level.
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Meetings |
| Organizers: |
Government |
| Participants: |
Government(s) |
| Theme: |
Regional Partnership |
| Countries: |
Turkmenistan |
| Locations: |
Azerbaijan |
| Open press: |
No |
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May 13, 2008.
Makhtumkuli Fragi international scientific conference opens in Ashgabat
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An international conference dedicated to the course of life and poetical heritage of Makhtumkuli Fragi, outstanding Turkmen poet-philosopher whose 275th birthday is marked this year, opened in Ashgabat on May 12. Azerbaijani, Armenian, Afghani, German, Indian, Iranian, Spanish, Kazakh, Chinese, Kyrgyz, Mongolian, Pakistani, Russian, Serbian, US, Tajik, Turkish, Uzbek, Ukrainian and Czech scientist arrived in the Turkmen capital to participate in the conference titled "Makhtumkuli and the world spiritual-cultural values.
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April 24, 2008.
Kazakh PM, Azerbaijani Economic Development Minister met
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Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov has held a meeting with Economic Development Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Geydar Babayev today in Ukimet Uyi, Kazinform refers to the Kazakh PM’s press service. The sides discussed a number of the Kazakh-Azerbaijani bilateral trade-economic and regional cooperation questions. Geydar Babayev informed the Kazakh Premier of the results of the 5th session of the Kazakh-Azerbaijan intergovernmental commission.
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Meetings |
| Organizers: |
Government |
| Participants: |
Government(s) |
| Theme: |
Regional Partnership |
| Countries: |
Azerbaijan |
| Locations: |
Kazakhstan |
| Open press: |
No |
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April 17, 2008.
The Caspian Sea: towards harmonizing views
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The foreign ministers of the Caspian Sea states – Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan, gathered in the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran to participate in a regular meeting of the Special Workgroup on the Convention of the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea. During the meeting the partners reaffirmed a reciprocal readiness to complete harmonization of the text of the draft Convention – the document called upon to regulate the activity of all kinds and relationships of the littoral states in the sea. Focusing on importance of continuing the consultations in both bilateral and multilateral formats to harmonize views the representatives of the littoral states with satisfaction stated that in the past years considerable success had been achieved in searching for the mutually acceptable solutions based on the interests of the littoral states and the norms of international law. The participants of the meeting noted that a number of the aspects of the Caspian Sea related problems needed further discussing.
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April 4, 2008.
CIS representatives to discuss development of economic cooperation in Moscow
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A regular sitting of the CIS Economic Council will take place on April 4 in Moscow. A wide range of issues on further development of the economic cooperation between the CIS member states will be discussed at the session.
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March 28, 2008.
CIS foreign ministers’ meeting to consider 15 draft documents
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15 draft documents will be considered at a session of the CIS council of foreign ministers that is scheduled to be held in Moscow on March 28. According to the preliminary agenda, the session is supposed to consider a draft plan of main events to mark the 65th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 with regard for national programs. Major part of this plan is dedicated to issues related to social protection of veterans and invalids of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. The CIS foreign ministers are also expected to consider a draft resolution on raising efficiency of work of the TV and radio company Mir as well as a progress of implementation îf the plan of multilevel inter-MFA consultations in 2007 and the plan of consultations for 2008. They will also discuss a draft resolution on a concept of cooperation in providing information security within the CIS area and a draft statement by the CIS heads of state on expansion of cooperation in fighting drug trafficking.
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March 7, 2008.
Uzbek president to visit Azerbaijan
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov will visit Azerbaijan in the near future, Uzbek Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ismatullah Irgashev told APA. He said a firm date of the visit is uncertain, but Uzbekistan has already prepared all the documents and Azerbaijan is getting acquainted with them. According to the Ambassador, Uzbek President will attend the inauguration of Alisher Navai’s memorial in Azerbaijan during his visit.
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Campaign |
| Organizers: |
Government |
| Participants: |
Government(s) |
| Theme: |
Regional Partnership |
| Countries: |
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan |
| Locations: |
Azerbaijan |
| Open press: |
Yes |
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March 5, 2008—March 6, 2008.
CIS experts to consider draft documents on inventory of legal foundation
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Experts from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will meet to consider a number of draft documents on inventory of legal foundation of the Commonwealth. The experts will discuss draft documents on determination of some resolutions of the CIS council of heads of state and the council of heads of government.
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Meetings |
| Organizers: |
Government |
| Participants: |
Government(s) |
| Theme: |
Regional Partnership |
| Countries: |
Belarus, Russian Federation, Moldova, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine |
| Locations: |
Belarus |
| Open press: |
Yes |
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March 5, 2008.
Turkmen-Azerbaijani cooperation commission to meet in Baku
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A regular meeting of the Turkmen-Azerbaijani interstate commission for economic cooperation will be held in Baku. Turkmen deputy prime minister, minister of foreign affairs Rashid Meredov and deputy prime minister, co-chairman of the commission from the Turkmen side Hydyr Saparliyev reported on preparations for the bilateral forum at a government meeting on March 3. It should be recalled that the first meeting of the Turkmen-Azerbaijani commission for economic cooperation was held in Ashgabat in January 2008.
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Meetings |
| Organizers: |
Government |
| Participants: |
Government(s) |
| Theme: |
Regional Partnership |
| Countries: |
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan |
| Locations: |
Azerbaijan |
| Open press: |
Yes |
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February 22, 2008.
Informal summit of leaders of CIS member states
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The informal summit of the leaders of CIS member states will take place in Moscow. The summit is expected to discuss topical issues related to cooperation within the CIS area, including a progress of implementation of the plan to further develop CIS. The CIS heads of state are also supposed to consider issues of intensification of work on the CIS economic development strategy, proposals on expansion of transportation policy, creation of common energy and food markets, as well as a complex of measures to raise effectiveness of activities of the CIS authorized bodies.
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February 15, 2008.
Tajik, Azeri officials discussed opening of Tajik diplomatic mission in Baku
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Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister, Abdullo Yuldoshev, held talks in Baku with Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov to discuss the possibility of opening of Tajik diplomatic mission in Baku. The two also discussed issues related to expansion of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Azerbaijan, especially in the economic sphere. In the meantime, Azeri website Bakililar.AZ reported that Azeri minister had highly appraised a level of Azerbaijan’s cooperation with Tajikistan and stressed that opening of the Tajik embassy in Baku would promote further expansion of economic cooperation between the two countries.
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Meetings |
| Organizers: |
Government |
| Participants: |
Government(s) |
| Theme: |
Regional Partnership |
| Countries: |
Azerbaijan, Tajikistan |
| Locations: |
Azerbaijan |
| Open press: |
Yes |
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February 11, 2008.
Issues of conducting Kyrgyz-Azerbaijani intergovernmental commission’s meeting were discussed
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Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Igor Chudinov had a meeting with ambassador of Azerbaijan to Kyrgyzstan Airf Agaev. At the meeting, I.Chudinov said that Kyrgyzstan attaches a great importance to cooperation with Azerbaijan. “I hope that opening of the embassy of Azerbaijan will develop bilateral relations further and successfully continue it”, - said the head of government. A.Agaev invited the Kyrgyz PM to visit Azerbaijan and conduct business-forum with the participation of business circles of the two states. Besides, the parties discussed issues regarding to conducting a meeting of the intergovernmental Kyrgyz-Azerbaijani commission for trade-economic cooperation. According to them, the meeting will solve numerous issues in bilateral relations and outline plan of cooperation for future.
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Meetings |
| Organizers: |
Government |
| Participants: |
Government(s) |
| Theme: |
Regional Partnership |
| Countries: |
Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan |
| Locations: |
Kyrgyzstan |
| Open press: |
Yes |
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January 30, 2008—January 31, 2008.
Workshop discusses trade and transport development in Central Asia
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Senior government officials from the member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) programme of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will discuss ways to strengthen regional cooperation in trade and transport in Tashkent. Over two days, CAREC senior officials from the areas of customs, trade facilitation, and transport will discuss and share opinions to finalize the Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy Report. The 3rd Workshop for CAREC Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy brings together participants from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, People's Republic of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan; as well as representatives from the ADB, World Bank, Islamic Development Bank, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, World Customs Organization, European Commission, Japan International Cooperation Agency, United States Agency for International Development and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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January 22, 2008.
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan are ready to step up cooperation
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Turkmen President, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received the first deputy prime minister of Azerbaijan and co-chairman of the joint Turkmen-Azerbaijani economic partnership commission, Yakub Abdula Ogly Eyyubov, and Azerbaijani deputy foreign minister Halaf Halafov. The meeting was also attended by Azerbaijan's ambassador to Turkmenistan, Elhan Bahadur Ogly Guseynov. During the meeting, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Yakub Eyyubov confirmed their readiness to speed up cooperation serving the interests of good neighborliness and mutual benefit. The sides discussed prospects for stepping up cooperation in the fuel and energy sector, trade-economic and humanitarian spheres.
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January 17, 2008.
A governmental delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan visits Ashgabat
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A governmental delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan visits Ashgabat to take part in the first meeting of the Turkmen-Azerbaijani intergovernmental commission for economic co-operation. First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Yagub Eyubov, Chairman of the commission leads the delegation. The partners are expected to issue the documents called upon to bring the interstate co-operation up to a higher level meeting the interests of two friendly countries. President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov is expected to receive the honorary guest.
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January 16, 2008.
Economic Commission of CIS Economic Council to hold session in Moscow
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The Economic Commission of the CIS Economic Council will hold a session in Moscow. There are nine items on the agenda. The priority will be given to the issues on improving the legal base of cooperation between the CIS member states in the economic sphere. The Economic Commission will also consider an agreement on main principles of the policy of the foreign currency regulation and control in the CIS member states, an agreement on setting up information systems of passports and visas of the new generation, an action plan of development and raising leasing efficiency in the investment process of the CIS member states by 2010. During the session reports on the progress made in implementing instructions of supreme bodies of the Commonwealth of Independent States will be made. Experts will take stock of the progress in implementing decisions taken at the previous session of the Commission on December 19, 2007 as well as the draft agenda for the next session scheduled for April 4, 2008.
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