Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, east and northeast, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest and the Caspian Sea to the west. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city. It is one of the six independent Turkic states. The population is about six million and the lowest of the Central Asian republics, and Turkmenistan is one of the most sparsely populated nations in Asia.
Vladimir Imamovich Norov is the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan and a former Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (2019–2021).
Yagshygeldi Ilyasovich Kakayev was a Turkmen politician and energy executive. He was a Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan from 2012 to 2013 and from 2015 to 2017. In 2010, he served as acting Deputy Chairman. His career in government was primarily focused on oil and gas matters. From 2007 to 2016, he was the Director of the State Agency for Management of Hydrocarbons.
Boldumsaz, formerly Kalinin and Voro’silovabad, is a city and capital of Boldumsaz District in the Daşoguz Province of Turkmenistan.
Gubadag is a city in Boldumsaz District in Daşoguz Province of Turkmenistan. Gubadag is known for its special round meat pie, known as fitchi. The city is located on the border with Karakalpakstan (Uzbekistan), near Mang‘it.
The visa policy of Russia deals with the requirements which a foreign national wishing to enter the Russian Federation must meet to obtain a visa, which is a permit to travel to, enter, and remain in the country. Visa exemptions are based on bilateral or multilateral agreements. Russia has agreements with scores of countries whose citizens are either exempt from visas or can apply for a visa online (e-visa). Citizens of countries without such an agreement with Russia must obtain a visa in advance from a Russian diplomatic mission or visa centre.
Visitors to Kazakhstan must obtain a visa from one of the Kazakh diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to Uzbekistan must obtain a visa from one of the Uzbekistan diplomatic missions or online unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to Tajikistan must obtain a visa from one of the Tajikistan diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for an electronic visa.
In accordance with the law, citizens of all countries require a visa to visit Turkmenistan, unless they have special passports. From 2003–2013, people from certain parts of Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan also enjoyed visa exemptions. To obtain a tourist visa for Turkmenistan, all foreign nationals must supply an invitation letter issued by a travel agency licensed in Turkmenistan.
Navbahor is an urban-type settlement in Fergana Region, Uzbekistan. It is the administrative center of Furqat District. Its population is 4,500 (2016).
The visa history of Russia deals with the requirements, in different historical epochs, that a foreign national had to meet in order to obtain a visa or entry permit, to enter and stay in the country.
Sultonobod is an urban-type settlement in Andijan Region, Uzbekistan. It is part of Qoʻrgʻontepa District. Its population is 20,000 (2016).
Oyim is an urban-type settlement in Andijan Region, Uzbekistan. It is located in Jalaquduq District. Its population is 10,000 (2016).
The Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan border is the border between the countries of the Republic of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan. At 1,793 km, it is Turkmenistan's longest border and Uzbekistan's second longest. The border runs from the tripoint with Kazakhstan to the tripoint with Afghanistan.
The Order of Outstanding Merit is an order that is currently awarded by the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Saparmyrat Türkmenbaşy adyndaky şäheri, formerly known as the town of Oktyabr in Turkmen and Oktyabrsk in Russian, is a city in and administrative center of Saparmyrat Türkmenbaşy adyndaky District, Daşoguz Province, Turkmenistan.
Awards and decorations of Uzbekistan are governed by the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan on State Awards. The highest award is the title of Hero of Uzbekistan. There are also orders, medals, and honorary titles of Uzbekistan.
Ashyrguly Begliyev is a political figure and hydrocarbon geologist in Turkmenistan, formerly deputy prime minister for oil and gas, and as of 13 May 2023 counselor for oil and gas of the president of Turkmenistan.
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