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Turkmenistan emphasised the role of neutrality at the OSCE meeting in Vienna
20.12.2025On 18 December 2025, a delegation from Turkmenistan spoke at a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, noting the significance of International Neutrality Day, which is celebrated annually on 12 December. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The speech emphasised that neutrality contributes to strengthening trust, preventing conflicts, dialogue and cooperation, which is particularly relevant in the current regional and global context. The Turkmen side reported on the results of the High-Level International Conference in Ashgabat on dialogue, preventive diplomacy and comprehensive security. The delegation also noted the recent visit of OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu to Ashgabat, who confirmed his readiness for further cooperation in the fields of diplomacy, regional interconnectedness and environmental security. Turkmenistan expressed its hope for continued attention to the ideas of neutrality and positive non-alignment in the future, including during the Swiss Chairmanship in 2026, and thanked the Finnish Chairmanship for its work in 2025. In conclusion, the delegation expressed its readiness to continue promoting the values of neutrality, Peace and Trust within the OSCE and beyond.
Turkmenistan expands partnerships with foreign companies
20.12.2025During the working visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Tokyo, the parties signed an extensive package of bilateral documents. The agreements were reached following negotiations between representatives of Turkmenistan and Japan, according to AsmanNews. Head of State held meetings with the Heads of ‘Sumitomo Corporation’, ‘Toyo Engineering Corporation’, ‘Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.’, ‘Muroosystems Corporation’, ‘ITOCHU Corporation’, ‘Tokyo Boeki Eurasia Limited’, ‘Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.’, ‘Mitsubishi Corporation’, ‘ARGONAVT Corporation’, ‘Çalık Holding’ and ‘Gap Inşaat ve Diş Ticaret A.Ş.’ As a result of the negotiations, memoranda and agreements were signed in the fields of transport, energy, communications, finance, education, and industry. These included documents between the Ministry of Automobile Transport of Turkmenistan and ‘Sumitomo Corporation’, the State Concern ‘Türkmengaz’ and ‘Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited’, as well as between the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan and ‘Mitsubishi Corporation Machinery, Inc.’ on cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Agreements were also signed between the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography and ‘Sony Middle East and Africa FZE’, an Agreement between the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan and ‘Mizuho Bank, Ltd.’ and several memoranda between the Oguz Han University of Engineering and Technology of Turkmenistan and Tohoku and Hirosaki Universities. Some of the documents relate to industrial cooperation. Memoranda were signed between the State Concern ‘Türkmenhimiýa’ and ‘Kawasaki Heavy Industries, LTD’ on the extension of technical maintenance of the plant in Ahal velayat, with ‘Toyo Engineering Corporation’ and ‘Rönesans Endüstri Tesisleri Inşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.’ for the second phase of the polymer plant in Gyyanly, and with ‘Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.’, ‘Mitsubishi Corporation’ and ‘Gap Inşaat Yatirim ve Diş Ticaret Anonim Şirketi’ for the construction of a urea production complex in Balkan velayat.
Turkmenistan and Japan strengthen inter-parliamentary ties based on trust
20.12.2025During his working visit to Japan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Fukushiro Nukaga, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. Fukushiro Nukaga noted the importance of Turkmenistan as one of Japan's key partners in Central Asia and expressed confidence that the visit of the Head of Turkmenistan would contribute to the further development of bilateral relations. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed the importance of the meeting for strengthening Turkmen-Japanese interparliamentary ties based on trust and mutual respect. During the conversation, it was noted that cooperation between the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and the House of Representatives of the Japanese Parliament has been developing steadily in recent years. The existing parliamentary friendship groups are seen as an effective mechanism for exchanging experience in the legislative and humanitarian spheres. Emphasis was placed on the role of parliamentary diplomacy in the current international environment. Fukushiro Nukaga also recalled his meeting with the President of Turkmenistan in April this year and noted his interest in the Turkmenistan pavilion at the World Expo 2025. He congratulated the Head of State on the successful holding of the International Forum for Peace and Trust, timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Permanent Neutrality. In conclusion, the parties expressed confidence in the further expansion of inter-parliamentary cooperation and exchanged good wishes.
Turkmen-Japanese economic cooperation enters a new phase
20.12.2025During his working visit to Japan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the heads of leading Japanese companies. This was reported by TDH. The meeting was attended by representatives of ‘Sumitomo Corporation’, ‘Toyo Engineering Corporation’, ‘Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.’, ‘Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.’, ‘Mitsubishi Corporation’, ‘ITOCHU Corporation’, ‘Tokyo Boeki Eurasia Limited’, ‘Muroosystems Corporation’, ‘ARGONAVT Corporation’, as well as ‘Çalık Holding’ and ‘Gap Inşaat ve Diş Ticaret A.Ş.’ During the negotiations, the current state and prospects of Turkmen-Japanese economic cooperation were discussed. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised Turkmenistan's interest in expanding its partnership with Japanese businesses and utilising Japan's advanced technologies. The Head of State noted that Japan is a benchmark in the field of high technology, industrial development and environmental responsibility. Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the energy sector, including renewable sources, gas and petrochemicals, transport and logistics, the agro-industrial complex, mechanical engineering, electronics and the chemical industry. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed Turkmenistan's readiness to promote Japanese technologies and products on the national market, as well as to draw on Japanese experience in the fields of ‘green’ and hydrogen energy, water resource management, water treatment, waste processing and the transition to a circular economy. Specific proposals included projects to build plants for processing household, construction and electronic waste, recycling plastic PET bottles, and reusing treated wastewater. Following the meeting, the signing of a number of bilateral documents was held between ministries, government agencies of Turkmenistan and Japanese companies and financial institutions. The documents cover cooperation in the fields of transport, energy, chemical industry, digital technologies, banking and education. Japanese business circles expressed their readiness for further cooperation and supported the initiatives announced.
Turkmenistan expands cooperation with Japan in the field of technology
20.12.2025During his working visit to Japan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan. This was reported by TDH. During the conversation, the Head of State emphasised Turkmenistan's interest in utilising Japanese technological solutions and industrial experience. It was noted that the country is focusing on Japan's advanced technologies for the rational development of natural resources. It was also stated that Turkmenistan attaches importance to cooperation in the field of ‘green’ energy, water resource management and environmental technologies, where Japanese developments are considered promising. Emperor Naruhito expressed confidence in the further strengthening of bilateral relations and noted the significance of Turkmenistan's initiatives in the international arena. He conveyed greetings to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov thanked him for the reception and conveyed greetings from the Hero Arkadag. At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to deepen the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and Japan.
The President of Turkmenistan spoke at a meeting with the Japanese business community
20.12.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov spoke in Tokyo at a meeting with representatives of the Japanese business community. The event was held with the participation of the Japan-Turkmenistan Cooperation Committee, according to AsmanNews. The Head of State confirmed Turkmenistan's interest in expanding economic partnership with Japan and noted the long-term and sustainable nature of bilateral cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect and benefit. The President highlighted the contribution of Japanese companies to the development of key sectors of Turkmenistan's economy. Among the partners named were ‘Itochu’, ‘Kawasaki’, ‘Mitsubishi’, ‘Sojitz’, ‘Toyo’, ‘Mitsui’, ‘Sumitomo’, ‘Komatsu’, ‘Toyota’ and others. With their participation, large-scale projects have been implemented in the country in the energy, gas chemistry, industry and transport sectors, including plants in Mary, Garabogaz, Gyyanly and Ovadandepe, as well as a gas turbine power plant in the Charjew etrap. Special attention was paid to economic development priorities. These include industrialisation, energy diversification, the ‘green transition,’ and the development of transport and logistics. The President noted Turkmenistan's readiness to attract Japanese investment and technology, including in the fields of renewable energy, water resources, ecology, and personnel training. Specific initiatives were proposed during the speech. These included possible projects for the processing of household and construction waste, wastewater treatment with reuse, recycling of plastic PET bottles, and disposal of household appliances. In conclusion, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov confirmed Turkmenistan's readiness to support Japanese business and expressed confidence in the further development of joint projects.
The President of Turkmenistan met with the Head of the Japan-Turkmensistan Friendship Group
20.12.2025During his visit to Japan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Toshiaki Endo, Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Interparliamentary Friendship Group, according to TDH. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations. Endo Toshiaki noted the high level of political dialogue and expressed confidence that the visit of the Head of Turkmenistan would contribute to the further development of cooperation. The Chairman of the Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group conveyed greetings to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. He also recalled his meeting with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in April this year and noted the visitors' interest in the Turkmenistan pavilion at the World Expo 2025. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised that relations between Turkmenistan and Japan are based on the principles of mutual respect and equality. He confirmed Ashgabat's interest in expanding bilateral cooperation. Special attention was paid to parliamentary diplomacy as one of the key areas of partnership. It was noted that regular contacts between inter-parliamentary groups contribute to strengthening ties between the legislative bodies of the two countries. In this context, the importance of the initiative to hold a Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian countries and Japan in Ashgabat was emphasised. The Head of State also noted the stable nature of economic cooperation and the contribution of Japanese companies to the development of Turkmenistan's economy. In addition, the parties emphasised the importance of cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere, including healthcare, education and culture. At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed confidence in the further strengthening of Japanese-Turkmen relations and exchanged best wishes.
The President of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Emperor of Japan
19.12.2025During his working visit to Tokyo, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan. This was reported by the online publication Business Turkmenistan, citing the newspaper ‘Turkmenistan’. Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the importance of dialogue for strengthening bilateral cooperation and congratulated the Emperor on the successful completion of EXPO 2025 in Osaka. The parties discussed the development of cooperation in the fields of high technology, renewable energy, information solutions and sustainable development. The Turkmen side was particularly interested in Japan's experience in environmental safety, ‘green’ energy and water resource management. In addition, they confirmed their readiness to intensify cooperation in science, education, culture and academic exchange.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov discussed new investment projects with Japanese companies
19.12.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with leaders of leading Japanese companies during the first ‘Central Asia-Japan’ summit in Tokyo. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal with reference to the newspaper ‘Turkmenistan’. The meeting took place at the ‘Palace Hotel Tokyo’ with the participation of representatives of the Turkmen-Japanese Economic Committee and corporations, including ‘Mitsubishi Corporation’, ‘Sumitomo Corporation’, ‘Komatsu Ltd.’, ‘Toyo Engineering Corporation’, ‘Kawasaki Heavy Industries’, ‘Tokyo Boeki Eurasia Limited’, ‘Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’, ‘Sumitomo Heavy Industries’, ‘Tohkemy Corporation’ and ‘ITOCHU Corporation’. Serdar Berdimuhamedov thanked Japanese businessmen for organising the meeting and emphasised Turkmenistan's desire to develop and expand cooperation with Japan, drawing on the experience and innovations of Japanese companies. The Head of State noted the importance of comprehensive economic transformation of the country, including industrialisation, the ‘green’ transition, energy diversification and the development of transport and logistics links. The President of Turkmenistan highly appreciated the contribution of Japanese companies to the economy of Turkmenistan and called on them to implement new projects in the fields of water supply, water treatment, waste management, ‘green’ and hydrogen energy, as well as the circular economy. In turn, Japanese businessmen expressed their readiness to continue cooperation and support the development of bilateral relations.
The President of Turkmenistan discussed expanding cooperation with the Japanese Parliament
19.12.2025During his visit to Tokyo, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held negotiations with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, Fukushiro Nukaga, and the Head of the Japanese section of the Turkmen-Japanese Interparliamentary Friendship Group, Toshiaki Endo. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. The parties discussed expanding inter-parliamentary cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties. They noted the high level of cooperation within the UN and supported each other's initiatives on global stability and sustainable development goals. They also discussed the development of the ‘Central Asia-Japan’ dialogue and trade and economic cooperation, with Japanese companies implementing projects in the gas and chemical industries in Turkmenistan. Special attention was paid to cultural and humanitarian exchanges, the initiative to hold the first meeting of the Heads of parliaments of Central Asia and Japan, as well as the expansion of cooperation between women parliamentarians of the two countries.
The Ashgabat Declaration enshrined the priorities of Peace and Trust
19.12.2025The Ashgabat Declaration was adopted on 12 December 2025 at an International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Neutrality Day and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Permanent Neutrality. The forum was held at the initiative of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the United Nations, according to TDH. The document reaffirms the commitment of states to the principles of the UN Charter, including sovereign equality, territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs and peaceful settlement of disputes. These norms are identified as the basis of the modern international order. The Declaration emphasises the importance of Turkmenistan's Permanent Neutrality, confirmed by three Resolutions of the UN General Assembly. Neutrality is seen as a factor in strengthening peace, stability and international cooperation at the regional and global levels. Special attention is paid to the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development until 2030. The document notes that Turkmenistan's initiatives to strengthen Peace and Trust contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Declaration supports the decision of the UN General Assembly to observe the International Year of Peace and Trust every five years, starting in 2025, and welcomes the designation of 2030 as the next such year. These steps are aimed at maintaining international attention on conflict prevention and dialogue development. The document confirms the role of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development, established on the initiative of Turkmenistan. The group is seen as a platform for sharing experiences and applying the principles of neutrality in preventive diplomacy. Special mention is made of the activities of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, located in Ashgabat. The Centre has been operating since 2007 and promotes dialogue, conflict prevention and cooperation in the region, including on issues of transboundary water resources and climate change. The Declaration supports the initiative to establish a Chamber of Mediation for Peace in Turkmenistan. It is expected to become a permanent institutional platform for peace negotiations and conflict resolution with the participation of the UN. It also reflects the proposal of the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, to establish a University of Peace and Neutrality in cooperation with the UN. The institution will focus on training specialists in the field of preventive diplomacy and peacemaking, as well as on scientific research in this area. A separate item records the initiative to develop a Global Code of International Trust under the auspices of the UN. The document is seen as an additional tool for strengthening equality, sovereignty, cooperation and shared responsibility among states. In conclusion, the forum participants expressed their gratitude to the people and Government of Turkmenistan for hosting the International Forum and for the country's contribution to strengthening peace, stability and international cooperation. The Ashgabat Declaration identifies dialogue and trust as key priorities for global cooperation in the 21st century.
Prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and ‘Nicklaus Companies’ discussed
19.12.2025The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the President of ‘Nicklaus Companies’ John Reese. This was reported by TDH. During the negotiations, the parties discussed the development of cooperation in the field of sports and tourism. Special attention was paid to sports infrastructure projects. John Reese noted the socio-economic development of Turkmenistan and the architectural appearance of Ashgabat. He also emphasised the importance of the working visit of the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, to the United States of America and congratulated the Hero Arkadag on the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Permanent Neutrality. As noted, the development of sports and tourism is considered one of the strategic areas of sustainable development in Turkmenistan. The country is in the process of developing a modern sports and tourism infrastructure in line with international standards and environmental requirements. The parties positively assessed the experience of cooperation with ‘Nicklaus Companies’. The golf club in Ashgabat, built to international standards and popular with residents and guests of the capital, was cited as an example. The potential for further partnership in the development of sports infrastructure was noted. In particular, the possibility of implementing the company's projects in the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone was considered. John Reese confirmed ‘Nicklaus Companies’ readiness to continue cooperation with Turkmenistan in the field of golf development.
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