On July 8, 1992, Turkmenistan signed the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 and became a full participant in the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), the OSCE predecessor. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of our country's membership in the organisation, the Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, Ambassador Natalia Drozd, tells on the key aspects of the dialogue: Turkmenistan-OSCE:
- The active bilateral cooperation started in January, 1999, when the OSCE Centre was opened in Ashgabat. The centre focuses on the balance of three dimensions: the neutral status and key goals of Turkmenistan, OSCE priorities and modern transnational challenges.
Our work in the military and political sphere is aimed at improving the professional potential of the specialists of the military and law-enforcement agencies to combat terrorism, illegal drug and arms trafficking as well as border security.
Last year, the Centre launched the project to support the government of Turkmenistan as a Co-Chair of the Regional Infrastructure of the Istanbul Process. In this regard, it is necessary to underline the role of the country in the implementation of the Istanbul Process, the political and diplomatic efforts taken and the initiatives put forward with the aim to promote the peacefull settlement of the problems and the social and economic development in Afghanistan.
In the context of the preparations for the V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, the Centre regularly organises various training events for the specialists of the law-enforcement agencies to ensure the security in the airport and venues for the large public events.
Turkmenistan – OSCE partnership in the economic and environmental sphere has widened significantly. OSCE supports Turkmenistan's active position to ensure the energy security. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat provides expert support to the scientific and research potential of the energy sector. In particular, the Centre successfully works with the State Energy Institute in Mary in such areas as the asssessment of the national potential in the sustainable energy area and the development of the national strategy on renewable sources.
Within the framework of the long-term cooperation, the Resource Centre on the efficient government control was opened under the Ministry of Finance in 2014. The Centre has to coordinate the collection and exchange of information in corruption management.
The project «Aarhus Centre in Turkmenistan», implemented jointly with the Tebigi Kuwwat Public Organisation, is aimed at implementing in Turkmenistan the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters known as Aarhus Convention.
This year, the Centre launched new projects on economy and environment to support the transport and logistics strategy, efficient waste management and natural disaster mitigation.
Our partnership successfully develops in the humanitarian sphere as well. In regard with the establishment of the Ombudsman Institute in Turkmenistan, we have initiated the project on sharing the best practices with the OSCE countries. The Centre provides assistance in implementing legal reforms in compliance with the international standards and works with profile institutions of higher education.
We have established close cooperation with public organisations in the country on gender equity and raising public awareness on domestic violence and human trafficking. We are implementing the projects in such areas as the improvement of the penitentiary system and the implementation of international standards in the field of human rights, including the freedom of religion.
Promoting the improvement of the professional skills of journalists in the context of the realities of the international media space, including the development of online resources, is another important area of our partnership with Turkmenistan.
Within 25 years since the signing of the Helsinki Final Act by Turkmenistan, the bilateral cooperation has developed steadily, acquiring new formats. Turkmenistan aims not only to expand its participation in the OSCE and other international organizations, but also to increase its contribution to their activities.
We highly evaluate the Turkmen leader's international initiatives on a wide range of the global agenda. The fact that Turkmenistan hosts the OSCE international and regional events with the aim to ensure the security of transit of energy resources and transport corridors and other important issues proves the growing interest of the country in expanding the dialogue with the Organisation. Moreover, Turkmenistan's Chairmanship in the Energy Charter Conference in 2017 and in the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea in 2017-2019 opens up new prospects for building the productive dialogue.
Together with the Government of Turkmenistan, we develop new projects, including the creation of the Center for Sharing Best Practices on Sustainable Development and Security at the International University for the Humanities and Development, the activities of which will be aimed at promoting sustainable development in Central Asia.
New initiatives contribute to widening Turkmenistan's cooperation with other states within the framework of the OSCE, as well as to ensuring peace and stability in the region.
- The active bilateral cooperation started in January, 1999, when the OSCE Centre was opened in Ashgabat. The centre focuses on the balance of three dimensions: the neutral status and key goals of Turkmenistan, OSCE priorities and modern transnational challenges.
Our work in the military and political sphere is aimed at improving the professional potential of the specialists of the military and law-enforcement agencies to combat terrorism, illegal drug and arms trafficking as well as border security.
Last year, the Centre launched the project to support the government of Turkmenistan as a Co-Chair of the Regional Infrastructure of the Istanbul Process. In this regard, it is necessary to underline the role of the country in the implementation of the Istanbul Process, the political and diplomatic efforts taken and the initiatives put forward with the aim to promote the peacefull settlement of the problems and the social and economic development in Afghanistan.
In the context of the preparations for the V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, the Centre regularly organises various training events for the specialists of the law-enforcement agencies to ensure the security in the airport and venues for the large public events.
Turkmenistan – OSCE partnership in the economic and environmental sphere has widened significantly. OSCE supports Turkmenistan's active position to ensure the energy security. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat provides expert support to the scientific and research potential of the energy sector. In particular, the Centre successfully works with the State Energy Institute in Mary in such areas as the asssessment of the national potential in the sustainable energy area and the development of the national strategy on renewable sources.
Within the framework of the long-term cooperation, the Resource Centre on the efficient government control was opened under the Ministry of Finance in 2014. The Centre has to coordinate the collection and exchange of information in corruption management.
The project «Aarhus Centre in Turkmenistan», implemented jointly with the Tebigi Kuwwat Public Organisation, is aimed at implementing in Turkmenistan the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters known as Aarhus Convention.
This year, the Centre launched new projects on economy and environment to support the transport and logistics strategy, efficient waste management and natural disaster mitigation.
Our partnership successfully develops in the humanitarian sphere as well. In regard with the establishment of the Ombudsman Institute in Turkmenistan, we have initiated the project on sharing the best practices with the OSCE countries. The Centre provides assistance in implementing legal reforms in compliance with the international standards and works with profile institutions of higher education.
We have established close cooperation with public organisations in the country on gender equity and raising public awareness on domestic violence and human trafficking. We are implementing the projects in such areas as the improvement of the penitentiary system and the implementation of international standards in the field of human rights, including the freedom of religion.
Promoting the improvement of the professional skills of journalists in the context of the realities of the international media space, including the development of online resources, is another important area of our partnership with Turkmenistan.
Within 25 years since the signing of the Helsinki Final Act by Turkmenistan, the bilateral cooperation has developed steadily, acquiring new formats. Turkmenistan aims not only to expand its participation in the OSCE and other international organizations, but also to increase its contribution to their activities.
We highly evaluate the Turkmen leader's international initiatives on a wide range of the global agenda. The fact that Turkmenistan hosts the OSCE international and regional events with the aim to ensure the security of transit of energy resources and transport corridors and other important issues proves the growing interest of the country in expanding the dialogue with the Organisation. Moreover, Turkmenistan's Chairmanship in the Energy Charter Conference in 2017 and in the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea in 2017-2019 opens up new prospects for building the productive dialogue.
Together with the Government of Turkmenistan, we develop new projects, including the creation of the Center for Sharing Best Practices on Sustainable Development and Security at the International University for the Humanities and Development, the activities of which will be aimed at promoting sustainable development in Central Asia.
New initiatives contribute to widening Turkmenistan's cooperation with other states within the framework of the OSCE, as well as to ensuring peace and stability in the region.
