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Reports that the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions has condemned the decision by Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niazov to ban public libraries. Statement that the closure of libraries in Turkmenistan is part of a series of intellectual freedom violations; Survival of the national library for the preservation of historical texts.

Focuses on an international consortium's signing of a contract with Turkmenistan to build a runway at Ashkabad, Turkmenistan. Funding for the project; Building of a terminal at the airport.

The article focuses on the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan- India (TAPI) natural gas pipeline project with specific reference to challenges that have to be overcome to complete the project. Topics discussed include what all stakeholders will gain from the project; how the gas pipeline will provide Turkmenistan a opportunity to tap largest South Asian energy markets; and how the security situation in Afghanistan could affect the project.

The article offers information on the new Olympic Complex which is located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Economic expansion in recent years has made Ashgabat one of the leading markets for the construction industry in Turkey. The complex contains competition venues, transportation systems apart from other infrastructure.

This article reports on a deal secured by Harris Corp. to provide an end-to-end integrated Harris broadcast solution to Turkmenistan TV, the state broadcaster in Turkmenistan. The broadcasting company will use the solution in its TV-Tower facility in Ashgabat. The deal includes products from the Workflow, Infrastructure & Networking (WIN) family of products.

Jane Salvage visits Turkmenistan, a central Asian republic whose ruler shut every single provincial hospital. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports that the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) called on the government of Turkmenistan to rescind the order by President Saparmurat Niyazov to close the country libraries on April 29, 2005. Libraries the remains open in Turkmenistan; Comment from IFLA President Kay Raseroka; Condition of library collections in Turkmenistan.

A map of the world is presented that illustrates differences in libraries around the world, including in Vatican City, Great Britain, and Pakistan.

The article reports that China has set 65 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year to be imported from Turkmenistan by 2016.

The article reports on the commissioning of a wastewater recycling plant using Zero liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology in a gas field development project in Turkmenistan in 2012.

The article reports on the success of the Central Asia-China Gas Pipeline project on August 8, 2009. The Amu Darya project connects the border of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The natural gas produced from the Amu Darya project in Turkmenistan is a major source of the Central Asia-China Gas Pipeline, and will be carried to China through Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

The article reports on the agreement signed by China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) and Turkmenistan to expand its joint operation. The signing of the "Framework Agreement of Expansion Cooperation on Natural Gas Between CNPC and Turkmenistan Natural Gas Konzern " was witnessed by Chinese President Hu Jintao and President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedow of Turkmenistan. The agreement will allow Turkmenistan to supply gas to China and through the Central Asia Gas Pipeline.

The article highlights the commencement ceremony for Gas Processing Plant in Turkmenistan and the foundation of the contract area of the Amu Darya natural gas project on June 27, 2008. Meanwhile, the 580 million U.S. dollars EPCC National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) Sichuan Geophysical Co. The Amu Darya project is the largest one of its kind in China's international natural gas cooperation.

The article reports that the Sino-Turkman natural gas project has started in Right Bank of the largest river in Central Asia, Amu Darya of Turkmenistan. The China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) states that the construction has started for the joint natural gas exploration and development project. The two countries will build a natural gas transmission pipeline from the bank of Amu Darya that will reach out to South China through Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

The article reports on the China National Petroleum Corp. has signed an agreement on natural gas purchase and product sharing contract with the Oil/Gas Resources Management and Utilization Agency of Turkmenistan and Turkmengazi State Concern in Beijing, China. It has been stated in these agreements, Turkmenistan will offer 30 billion of natural gas per year to China through China-Asia natural gas pipeline. The two countries also signed an agreement on natural gas cooperation in April 2006.

The article reports on the joint declaration between China and Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov to strengthen the energy cooperation between the two countries. Research and the execution of natural gas pipeline projects will be accelerated. Chinese companies will also be supported in their exploration activities and the development of natural gas resources in Turkmenistan.

The article reports that the U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, during an August 6, 2004 visit to his hometown Chicago in Illinois, to speak to the Council on Foreign Relations, was interviewed on radio's the John & Ray Show. After some banter with the secretary about the Chicago Cubs baseball team, the program host asked Rumsfeld how often he returned back home. Rumsfeld said that he does not get back home often enough. He said that he seemed to end up in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan and Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Reports on the signing of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) by the U.S., and five Central Asian nations namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan on June 1, 2004. Total amount of trade between the U.S. and Central Asia in 2003; Discussion of intellectual property, labor and environmental issues through the TIFA.

Reports on the exhibition of a Kolchuga-M passive surveillance system during a military parade organized for the Independence Day in Turkmenistan in October 2003. Purchase of the system from Ukraine; Features of the system which includes computers, increased frequency coverage and man-to-machine interface; Detection range of the system; Improvement of air-defense capabilities in the country.

Deals with the claims of United States (US) government officials regarding the progress of their pipeline plans around the Caspian Sea. Estimation on its oil reserves by the US Energy Department's Energy Information Administration; Cost of the agreement between Turkmenistan and PSG International to build a gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to Turkey.

Reports that a consortium of Japanese companies led by Itochu has signed a petrochemicals contract with Turkmenistan's Ministry of Oil and Gas. Source of financing for the petrochemicals project; Plan of the consortium to help repay loans; Details on the planned polypropylene plant at Turkmenbashi.