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Turkmenistan and Tajikistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation
09.10.2026On October 8, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met at the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone with the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who had arrived to take part in international events. This was reported by the news agency TDH. Serdar Berdimuhamedov thanked the Tajik Head of State for taking part in the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan and in the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS. The Turkmen Head of State noted the importance of regular political dialogue and expressed his confidence that the visit would help to strengthen bilateral relations. Emomali Rahmon expressed his gratitude for the reception and congratulated the Turkmen side on the successful organisation of the Consultative Meeting. The President of Tajikistan also conveyed his regards to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the political, trade and economic, transport and transit, and energy sectors. Particular attention was paid to increasing mutual trade, developing business contacts and making effective use of the two countries’ transit potential. The interlocutors also noted the importance of cooperation within the framework of the United Nations and other international organisations, as well as the expansion of ties in the fields of culture, education, science and sport. At the conclusion of the meeting, Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Emomali Rahmon reaffirmed the readiness of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan to further develop their multifaceted cooperation.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the President of Kyrgyzstan
09.10.2026On 8 October, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, met at the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, who had arrived to take part in high-level international events. This was reported by the news agency TDH. Serdar Berdimuhamedov thanked his Kyrgyz counterpart for taking part in the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan and in the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS. The Head of State noted the importance of these events for the development of regional cooperation. Sadyr Japarov expressed his gratitude for the hospitality and congratulated Serdar Berdimuhamedov on hosting the Consultative Meeting. The President of the Kyrgyz Republic also conveyed his regards to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The parties discussed the development of bilateral relations and cooperation within the framework of the UN, the CIS and other international organisations. Serdar Berdimuhamedov also recalled the July meeting in Cholpon-Ata and thanked the Kyrgyz side for their hospitality. Particular attention was paid to trade and economic cooperation. Energy, transport, the oil and gas industry and agriculture were identified as promising areas. The parties also noted opportunities for expanding mutual trade, attracting investment, implementing joint projects and developing direct business contacts. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Heads of State reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership and wished the peoples of both countries well-being and prosperity.
The President of Turkmenistan met with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
09.10.2026On October 8, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone, who arrived to participate in high-level international events, according to the TDH news agency. Serdar Berdimuhamedov thanked his Kazakhstani counterpart for taking part in the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS, and the Caspian Environmental Summit. The President of Turkmenistan noted the importance of these events for the development of regional cooperation. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his gratitude for the hospitality and congratulated Serdar Berdimuhamedov on hosting the summit. The President of Turkmenistan also conveyed his regards to the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The parties discussed the development of Turkmen-Kazakh relations and cooperation within international organisations, including the UN, the OSCE and the ECO. Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his gratitude to Kazakhstan for its support of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy, which is based on the principles of positive neutrality. Particular attention was paid to the trade and economic partnership, including cooperation in the fields of energy, transport and logistics. The parties also noted the importance of humanitarian ties and exchanges in the fields of culture, science and education. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Heads of State exchanged wishes for the well-being and prosperity of the peoples of both countries.
Ashgabat and Moscow have synchronised their approaches on the agenda for bilateral cooperation
09.10.2026On 8 October, at the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, met with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, who had arrived in the country to take part in high-level international events. This was reported by the news agency TDH. Serdar Berdimuhamedov thanked his Russian counterpart for taking part in the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Caspian Environmental Summit. The President of Turkmenistan noted the significance of these events for regional cooperation and expressed his confidence that Vladimir Putin’s visit would help to strengthen bilateral ties. Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude for the invitation and hospitality, emphasising the importance of the meetings in ‘Awaza’. The President of the Russian Federation also conveyed his regards to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. The parties noted the strategic nature of Turkmen-Russian relations and the broad scope of their cooperation. Particular attention was paid to political and diplomatic dialogue, trade and economic partnership, and cooperation with the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The importance of cultural and humanitarian ties was also emphasised, including cooperation in the fields of education, healthcare, science and culture. Serdar Berdimuhamedov reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s readiness to further expand its multifaceted cooperation with Russia. At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties wished each other success in their state affairs and expressed their hopes for the well-being and prosperity of the peoples of both countries.
The Head of Turkmenistan held a meeting with Shavkat Mirziyoyev
09.10.2026On 8 October, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, met with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who had arrived at the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone to take part in high-level international events. This was reported by the news agency TDH. Serdar Berdimuhamedov thanked the Uzbek leader for taking part in the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan and in the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS. Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the President of Turkmenistan on the successful holding of the Consultative Meeting and conveyed his regards to the Hero Arkadag. The parties discussed the development of Turkmen-Uzbek cooperation, noting the strategic nature of bilateral relations and their shared historical, cultural and spiritual ties. The trade and economic sphere, transport and logistics, as well as cultural and humanitarian ties, were identified as priority areas for cooperation. As an example of the development of economic cooperation, Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted the opening of the Turkmen-Uzbek cross-border trade zone in November 2025. The Presidents also emphasised the importance of cooperation within the framework of the UN, the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), including mutual support for the two countries’ initiatives. Following the meeting, Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed an Agreement on the Establishment of the Supreme Council for Strategic Partnership between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Ashgabat and Ankara are broadening the scope of their parliamentary cooperation
09.10.2026On 8 October 2026, a meeting took place in the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone between B. Myradova, Chairwoman of the Committee on Science, Education, Culture and Youth Policy of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, and members of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Turkey. This was reported by the press office of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the development of parliamentary cooperation and highlighted the role of parliamentary friendship groups in exchanging experience in the field of law-making. During the meeting, they also reviewed political and diplomatic, trade and economic, and cultural and humanitarian relations between the two countries, as well as issues relating to strengthening mutual trust and expanding cooperation. The Turkish side expressed its gratitude for the organisation of international events at ‘Awaza’, including the International Women’s Dialogue ‘The Role of Women in Maintaining Peace and Achieving Sustainable Development’, the Second International Conference on ‘Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals’, and the International Conference on ‘Demographic Processes and Sustainable Development: Contemporary Challenges and International Experience’. Particular mention was made of the significance of the UN General Assembly resolution ‘2028 – International Year of International Law’, adopted on the initiative of Turkmenistan, for strengthening international law, ensuring peace and security, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and fostering multilateral cooperation.
Kyrgyzstan has proposed setting up a single regional e-commerce platform
09.10.2026The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has proposed the creation of a single e-commerce platform for the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan. The initiative was announced on 8 October at the eighth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan in the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone in Turkmenistan, reports Turkmenportal. According to the Kyrgyz proposal, the platform would expand access for businesses and consumers to products from countries in the region and create additional opportunities for their promotion. The development of e-commerce must be accompanied by the creation of appropriate logistical infrastructure, including delivery, warehousing, customs clearance and the tracking of goods. Kyrgyzstan is ready to involve specialists from the High-Tech Park in the implementation of the project. Furthermore, the President proposed identifying specific joint projects in the fields of agricultural processing, light industry, the production of building materials and logistics, specifying the participants, sources of funding and implementation timelines. Particular attention was paid to the development of transport links. Among the priorities, Sadyr Japarov highlighted the reliability of routes, transport costs and the predictability of transit. In particular, the importance of constructing the ‘China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan’ railway line was noted for expanding the region’s countries’ participation in international transport and production networks. Other areas mentioned included the conservation of glaciers and mountain ecosystems, as well as the development of a shared tourism area based on the principle of ‘one trip – several countries’. It was proposed to combine historical, mountain and Caspian routes within a single tourism destination. The President of Kyrgyzstan stated the country’s readiness to continue working to strengthen good-neighbourly relations and mutually beneficial regional cooperation.
Turkmenistan hosted a key meeting of leaders from Central Asia and Azerbaijan
09.10.2026On 8 October 2026, the eighth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan took place in the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone. This was reported by the press office of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, addressed the meeting. In his speech, he highlighted the relevance of the consultative format and its importance for addressing pressing regional issues. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasised that the consultative meetings of Heads of State of Central Asia have become not only a platform for regional political dialogue, but also a factor of international significance. Turkmenistan has consistently advocated the development of systematic and balanced regional cooperation. In this regard, the country had previously proposed holding a meeting in ‘Awaza’ as part of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. It was during this meeting that Turkmenistan put forward the initiative for Azerbaijan to join the consultative format as a full member. At the current meeting, the Heads of State discussed the further development of political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, as well as the practical implementation of joint initiatives. Following the meeting, a Decision ‘On the Regulatory Documents of the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan’ and a Joint Statement on the Outcome of the Eighth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan were adopted.
At a meeting at ‘Awaza’, Uzbekistan proposed deepening economic partnership
08.10.2026The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has proposed deepening the economic partnership between the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan through industrial cooperation and the creation of integrated production chains. This was reported by the IIC. According to the President of Uzbekistan, trade and economic cooperation up to 2035 should take into account the common geography of the countries, the removal of trade barriers and the implementation of joint projects. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that traditional trade is insufficient and proposed focusing on the creation of end products based on the principle of ‘six economies, one product’. It was also proposed to hold the first ‘Central Asia–Azerbaijan’ business forum in 2027 and to establish a platform for financial and technical support for joint investment projects. Furthermore, he instructed the Council of Ministers for Trade and Investment to consider these initiatives at its next meeting in Ashgabat.
Tajikistan set out its priorities for cooperation at a meeting in Turkmenistan
08.10.2026At the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, outlined the key areas of regional cooperation, including the development of trade and economic ties, industrial cooperation, ‘green’ energy and ensuring food security. This was reported by IIC. The President of the Republic of Tajikistan emphasised the need for a joint response to contemporary challenges and for defining further priorities for cooperation. Emomali Rahmon paid particular attention to the development of transport and transit capacity. According to him, it is important to improve the routes linking China with the countries of Central Asia, and Azerbaijan with European countries. The President called for the removal of administrative, infrastructural and organisational barriers, as well as for the continued liberalisation of transport. The Head of the Tajik Republic identified digital transformation and the introduction of cutting-edge technologies as another priority. Emomali Rahmon highlighted the significance of the regional artificial intelligence centre being established in Dushanbe, which is expected to help pool the innovative potential of the region’s countries and expand the application of AI technologies in the economy and the social sphere.
Kyrgyzstan has called for integrated tourist routes across Central Asia and Azerbaijan
08.10.2026The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has proposed developing a unified tourism area comprising Central Asia and Azerbaijan based on the principle of ‘one trip – several countries’. Sadyr Japarov made this statement during a Consultative Meeting of Heads of State in ‘Awaza’, according to IIC of Turkmenistan. According to the President of Kyrgyzstan, the countries of the region possess complementary tourism potential. Mountain and Caspian routes, as well as cultural heritage, make it possible to create joint tourism products. Japarov also supported Kazakhstan’s initiative to introduce a single tourist visa. The President of Kyrgyzstan proposed that the foreign ministries be tasked with developing mechanisms for its practical implementation. The President of Kyrgyzstan noted that consultative meetings facilitate the discussion of topical issues, the convergence of positions and the development of mutually acceptable solutions. He emphasised the importance of upholding the principles of equality, respect for sovereignty and consensus.
The President of Azerbaijan noted the increase in trade with Central Asian countries
08.10.2026At the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, highlighted the significance of his country joining the forum as a full member. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. Ilham Aliyev emphasised the development of multilateral cooperation. Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with countries in the region has grown by more than 50 per cent. Joint investment funds with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have reached hundreds of millions of dollars. The meeting participants are also discussing the development of the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor, the ‘Digital Silk Road’ project and the expansion of energy supplies, including projects in the field of ‘green’ energy.
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