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Turkmenistan has confirmed its readiness to strengthen cooperation with CARICC
07.11.2025On 6 November, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Myahri Byashimova held a negotiation with Director of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Center for Combating Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors (CARICC), Mahmud Hamidov. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, M. Byashimova congratulated M. Hamidov on his appointment and wished him success in his work. She noted the significant role of the centre in uniting the efforts of the states of the region to combat illicit drug trafficking. The parties confirmed Turkmenistan's readiness to continue participating in the development of international and regional cooperation in the field of security, including cooperation within the framework of CARICC projects.
Turkmenistan and Turkey aim to deepen partnership
07.11.2025On 6 November, Mekan Ishangulyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Turkey, held a meeting with Kürşad Zorlu, Deputy Chairman of the Justice and Development Party (AK Parti) of the Republic of Turkey. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation in the political, economic and cultural spheres. Separately, they considered preparations for the high-level international forum, which will be held on 12 December in Ashgabat in honour of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality and the proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. The possible participation of a high-level delegation from Turkey was discussed. The meeting confirmed the desire to further strengthen partnership contacts and implement joint initiatives.
The Mejlis of Turkmenistan discussed improvements to legislation
07.11.2025On 5 November, the Mejlis of Turkmenistan held a meeting to summarise the results of its work for January–October and discuss further improvements to legislation. This was reported by the online news resource TerraNews. During this period, the parliament adopted 17 laws and 18 resolutions, including the Constitutional Law on Neutrality Policy, the updated Civil Code, and the Law on the Court. Amendments were also made to a number of existing regulations. Particular attention was paid to the activities of working groups on the protection of citizens' rights and the preparation of new draft laws, as well as to past international events and the visit of a parliamentary delegation to Russia, which resulted in a cooperation agreement. The meeting outlined tasks for legal education and strengthening state policy.
Turkmenistan congratulated the Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences on its 80th anniversary
07.11.2025On 4 November, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan Allaberdi Ashyrov took part in a jubilee meeting dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, which was held in the building of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, Academician Isa Habibbeyli, members of the Presidium of the Academy, as well as representatives of the academies of sciences of Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Vietnam, Italy, Bulgaria, Montenegro and international scientific organisations. I. Habibbeyli emphasised that the anniversary contributes to strengthening international scientific cooperation and establishing new partnerships. In his speech, A. Ashyrov congratulated the leadership and staff of the Azerbaijani Academy on its 80th anniversary and noted the growth of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan in science, education and culture. During the meeting, cultural and humanitarian projects were noted: translations of Magtymguly Pyragy’s works into Azerbaijani, the opening of the Centre for Turkmen Literature at the Institute of Literature named after Nizami Ganjavi, and the holding of international conferences dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the great Turkmen poet. Foreign participants congratulated Azerbaijani scientists and discussed prospects for joint work in science and innovative technologies.
The Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan took part in the anniversary reception ‘C5+1’
07.11.2025On 5 November 2025, a formal reception was held at the US State Department building in Washington to mark the anniversary of the ‘C5+1’ multilateral format. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the Heads of Foreign Affairs of Central Asian countries and the United States of America, representatives of the US Congress, government agencies, and business circles of both sides. The participants noted that the current meeting, dedicated to the anniversary of the founding of the ‘C5+1’ format, has symbolic and practical significance, contributing to the strengthening of regional cooperation, the development of partnerships and the deepening of mutual understanding between the participating countries.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the State Minister of Georgia
06.11.2025On 5 November, Turkmenistan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Dovletmyrat Seyitmammedov met with Georgia's State Minister for Reconciliation and Civil Equality Tea Akhvlediani in Tbilisi, according to the news website Asmannews. The parties discussed the development of bilateral cooperation in the economy, transport, culture and education, and also focused on the protection of civil rights and equality. The Ambassador presented the project of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship. The preparation of the International Forum in Ashgabat on 12 December, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality and the International Year of Peace and Trust, was discussed. The participants of the meeting expressed their readiness to further strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation.
Turkmenistan's international course: a policy of dialogue and sustainable development
06.11.2025In October, Turkmenistan actively continued its policy of openness and expansion of international cooperation under the leadership of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. A wide range of events took place in the country and abroad, including working meetings, political consultations, business negotiations and forums aimed at strengthening partnerships and developing trade, investment, energy, transport, ecology and cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Particular attention was paid to cooperation with international organisations such as the UN, UNICEF, ADB, OSCE and the EU. These contacts included discussions on the UNICEF Country Programme for 2026–2030, the Framework Programme for Cooperation with the UN, projects in the field of biodiversity protection in the Caspian Sea, as well as initiatives for the transition to a ‘green’ economy and digital transformation. Turkmen delegations held meetings with representatives of Croatia, Japan, Malaysia, India, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Uganda, Eswatini, as well as with the leaders of Central Asian countries, Russia, Georgia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Serbia, Lithuania and Germany. Bilateral and multilateral agreements, cooperation programmes and protocols were signed, including in the trade, economic, energy, cultural and humanitarian spheres. Of particular importance were the preparations for the International Forum on Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, the promotion of joint infrastructure and energy projects, including the ‘Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India’ gas pipeline, and the strengthening of strategic cooperation in the Caspian region. These events demonstrate Turkmenistan's systematic approach to implementing a constructive foreign policy and developing multilateral cooperation in the international arena.
Turkmenistan participated in the CIS Council meeting on labour issues
06.11.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan took part in a meeting of the Advisory Council on Labour, Employment and Social Protection of the CIS States, held in Tashkent, according to the news website Asmannews. Representatives of the Commonwealth countries, relevant committees and international organisations participated in the discussions. The meeting addressed issues of cooperation in the social and labour spheres, the digitalisation of employment, the improvement of labour market statistics and the project to form a common labour market in the CIS. In addition, the delegations visited local employment and vocational training centres to learn about practical mechanisms for supporting the population.
Hero Arkadag emphasised the priority of caring for children in need of guardianship
06.11.2025The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, stated at a meeting of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship that the Foundation's activities will continue to be improved. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. Hero Arkadag emphasised that, on the eve of the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality, Turkmenistan is consistently strengthening the social sphere and improving the living conditions of the population. The National Leader of the Turkmen people noted that the Fund is doing important work on the comprehensive development of children in need of care, expanding international cooperation and strengthening humanitarian initiatives. According to the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, caring for children left without parental care is a long-standing national tradition, and the state strives to ensure their full participation in society. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stressed that support for the younger generation remains a priority and will continue, as the country's prosperous future depends on it.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people made a working trip to the city of Arkadag
06.11.2025The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the city of Arkadag, where he held a meeting of the Board of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. During his trip, Hero Arkadag also familiarised himself with the progress of the second phase of construction of the new city. The meeting discussed issues related to the development of the Fund: the results of its work, amendments to the charter, the expansion of international cooperation and the procedure for spending funds. It was noted that over the past period, the Fund had organised charity events, financed medical operations and rehabilitation treatment for children, and held conferences and creative competitions. The meeting participants emphasised the importance of further strengthening international ties and improving the Fund's legal framework. A decision was made to amend the charter and introduce the status of Founder's Fund. In addition, an initiative to send humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, which was affected by the recent earthquake, was approved. At the end of the meeting, Berdimuhamedov familiarised himself with the project to install sculptures in the city park and gave recommendations on their artistic design.
Bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Iran reach a new level
06.11.2025On 5 November, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov met with Governor of North Khorasan Province of the Islamic Republic of Iran Bahman Nouri. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and Iran. During the conversation, it was noted that bilateral relations are at a high level, which is facilitated by the systematic and dynamic nature of contacts at the highest level. Particular attention was paid to the intensification of interregional cooperation, including the implementation of the provisions of the previously signed Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ahal velayat and the North Khorasan Province. In addition, opportunities for expanding cooperation between the Ahal velayat and North Khorasan in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres were discussed. Proposals were put forward aimed at developing promising and mutually beneficial areas of cooperation. During the visit, the delegation headed by the governor of North Khorasan Province is scheduled to meet with the leadership of the Ahal velayat and relevant ministries and departments.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Indonesia presented copies of his credentials
05.11.2025On 4 November, at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Indonesia, a meeting was held between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Indonesia (residing in Kuala Lumpur) Muhammetnyyaz Mashalov with the Director-General for Protocol and Consular Affairs Department of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of the Republic of Indonesia, Andy Rachmianto, during which the Ambassador presented copies of his credentials. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The Indonesian side congratulated the diplomat on his appointment and expressed its readiness to assist in his activities. The parties emphasised the importance of high-level contacts and discussed the prospects for organising visits by the leaders of the two countries. Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to maintain regular dialogue between the foreign ministries to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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