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President of Turkmenistan congratulates compatriots on Eid al-Adha Day
06.06.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated his compatriots on Eid al-Adha, noting its significance as a celebration that enriches universal values and strengthens relations based on humanistic ideals. This is reported by the state news agency TDH. The Head of State stressed that festivities reflecting pride in the past and present of the country are held all over the country on holidays. The President of Turkmenistan reminded that the state creates conditions for observance of religious rites, including pilgrimages to shrines. As Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted, thousands of Turkmen pilgrims have travelled to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. The Head of State also said that the traditions of humanity, hard work and spiritual purity continue to strengthen in the society thanks to the course of reforms and initiatives aimed at developing the state and improving the lives of the population. In conclusion, the President of Turkmenistan expressed confidence in further strengthening of the country's international authority and wished his compatriots health, prosperity and success.
The Head of Turkmenistan sent a congratulatory letter to the King of Sweden
06.06.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has sent a congratulatory letter to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and all Swedish people on the occasion of the country's National Day. This is reported by the state news agency TDH. In his message, the Head of State wished the King of Sweden health, happiness and well-being, and the people of Sweden peace, sustainable development and prosperity.
World leaders congratulate the President of Turkmenistan on Eid al-Adha
06.06.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has received a number of congratulatory letters from world leaders on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. This is reported by the state news agency TDH. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon congratulated the head of state on the remarkable holiday. The world leaders wished Serdar Berdimuhamedov good health, happiness and success, and the Turkmen people peace, sustainable progress and prosperity.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a telephone conversation with the President of Iran
06.06.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian on 5 June. This is reported by the state news agency TDH. The Heads of State exchanged congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, wishing each other and the peoples of their countries peace and prosperity. The Iranian President stressed the importance of strengthening friendship and cooperation with Turkmenistan and expressed warm words to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Special attention was paid to Turkmenistan's peaceful foreign policy and the initiative to declare 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust. The sides stressed the strong historical and cultural ties between the peoples and reaffirmed the desire to develop trade, economic and humanitarian relations. At the end of the conversation, the interlocutors wished each other success in state activity, and the peoples of the country - stability and prosperity.
Turkmenistan and China's Gansu Province expand cooperation
06.06.2025On 5 June, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted talks between Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and Deputy Governor of Gansu Province of the PRC Lei Siwei. The parties discussed the prospects of bilateral cooperation within the framework of strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and China. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The participants of the meeting paid special attention to humanitarian cooperation, noting the successful experience of interaction in the spheres of education and culture. It was emphasised that interest in studying Chinese in Turkmenistan continues to grow - more and more students choose Chinese universities for education. During the talks, the sides confirmed mutual interest in further development of long-term mutually beneficial partnership between Turkmenistan and Gansu Province in scientific, educational and cultural spheres.
Turkmenistan and Turkey discuss cooperation prospects at the meeting at the Foreign Affairs Ministry
06.06.2025Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and Head of the General Directorate for Central Asia and the Organisation of Turkic States of the Turkish Foreign Ministry Togan Oral held talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on June 5. This is reported by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the sides conducted a comprehensive review of the current state of bilateral relations, paying special attention to the development of cooperation in political, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. The interlocutors considered the prospects of deepening partnership both in the bilateral format and within the framework of multilateral cooperation within the framework of international organisations. The sides reaffirmed mutual interest in further strengthening of Turkmen-Turkish relations.
Turkmenistan and India discuss expansion of co-operation at foreign ministers' meeting
06.06.2025Turkmen Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov and Indian Foreign Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held talks in New Delhi on 5 June 2025. During the meeting, the interlocutors reviewed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Particular attention was paid to strengthening political dialogue through regular contacts at the highest levels, as well as intensification of interaction between the foreign ministries. The ministers noted the effectiveness of partnership within the framework of international organisations and reaffirmed the intention to expand cooperation in trade and economic sphere. The development of cooperation in information technologies, transport and logistics, interaction in the textile, chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors were named key areas. Attention was paid to the expansion of cultural and humanitarian ties, including scientific and educational exchanges. The Foreign Ministers stressed the importance of enhancing the efficiency of the work of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and expressed confidence in further development of bilateral relations.
Turkmenistan and Belarus strengthen cooperation in the implementation of SDGs
06.06.2025A study visit of the Turkmen delegation to the Republic of Belarus within the framework of the project of UNDP and the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan started on 2 June this year. The purpose of the visit is to study the Belarusian experience in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and exchange best practices in strategic planning and statistical monitoring. This is reported by the IIC. The delegation included representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Ministry of Finance and Economy, as well as the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan. During the visit, meetings have already been held with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy and the Scientific Research Economic Institute (SREI), where they discussed the development of national sustainable development strategies and the preparation of voluntary national reviews. Special attention was paid to the cooperation with UNDP in Belarus - the delegation got acquainted with the current projects of the organisation aimed at the implementation of the SDGs. In the coming days, meetings with the National Statistical Committee, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, as well as with representatives of the business community within the framework of the UN Global Compact are planned.
Turkmenistan has summed up the results of the Foreign Affairs Ministry's activities for January-May of this year
05.06.2025Turkmenistan is actively developing its foreign policy, promoting cooperation at bilateral and multilateral levels. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, according to the state news agency TDH. R. Meredov spoke in detail about the results of the recent visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Mongolia (1–2 June), during which key areas of cooperation were discussed. The Turkmen-Mongolian business forum in Ulaanbaatar was a success, highlighting priority areas such as investment, transport, logistics, communications, textiles, and agriculture. Fourteen bilateral agreements were signed. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in January–May 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid visits to Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan and Japan. The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, visited Monaco, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, France and Tatarstan (Russian Federation). In addition, 293 online meetings were held and 73 international documents were signed. After listening to the report, the President of Turkmenistan instructed R. Meredov to continue actively developing foreign relations and signed a Decree on the new composition of the Turkmen part of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation.
Turkmenistan joins the United Nations Economic and Social Council
05.06.2025On 4 June, at the 75th plenary meeting of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Turkmenistan was re-elected to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the period 2026–2028. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. ECOSOC plays a key role in coordinating the economic and social activities of both the United Nations itself and the institutions within its system. The Council plays a central role in promoting sustainable development, covering economic, social and environmental aspects. ECOSOC consists of 54 member states elected by the General Assembly for a three-year term. Each year, 18 new members are elected from regional groups to replace countries whose terms have expired. Turkmenistan has already been a member of ECOSOC twice, from 2013 to 2015 and from 2019 to 2021.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with the Economic Council of Monaco
05.06.2025The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to France and concurrently to the Principality of Monaco, Maksat Charyev, held a meeting with the Executive Director of the Monaco Economic Board, Guillaume Rose. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. According to the source, during the meeting, special emphasis was placed on holding the Turkmenistan-Monaco Economic Forum in the near future with the participation of business communities from both countries. Both sides expressed interest in establishing direct contacts between relevant structures to deepen cooperation. Current and prospective areas of cooperation were also discussed, including investment, trade, innovation, environmentally sustainable development, green technologies and the digital economy.
The Head of Turkmenistan approved the composition of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission
05.06.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a Decree approving the composition of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation from the Turkmen side. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The document was signed with the aim of implementing bilateral agreements reached between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation, as well as further developing cooperation between the two countries.
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