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Serdar Berdimuhamedov held talks with António Guterres
24.09.2025During his visit to the United States, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. At the beginning of the meeting, the Head of State signed the UN Guest Book and took a joint photo with the Secretary-General, according to the state news agency TDH. Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated António Guterres on the start of the 80th session of the General Assembly and the 80th anniversary of the UN, and also conveyed greetings from the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The UN Secretary-General, in turn, noted Turkmenistan's contribution to addressing regional and global issues and thanked it for organising the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. The parties emphasised the importance of developing the partnership between Turkmenistan and the UN, including the implementation of the Awaza Declaration and Programme of Action, as well as cooperation within the framework of the Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy. The President of Turkmenistan invited the UN Secretary-General to participate in the International Forum in Ashgabat on 12 December, dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality. António Guterres thanked him for the invitation and emphasised Turkmenistan's significant role in strengthening peace. At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their commitment to further developing their strategic partnership.
The President of Turkmenistan and the Crown Prince of Kuwait discussed cooperation
24.09.2025During his visit to the United States, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, emphasising their interest in expanding cooperation in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. Particular attention was paid to energy, transport, communications, as well as the development of trade and mutual trade turnover. The President of Turkmenistan noted the importance of projects in the field of transit and energy, including the TAPI gas pipeline, and also proposed to intensify joint consultations and exhibitions. The interlocutors expressed their readiness to cooperate in the scientific, educational, sports and tourism spheres. Serdar Berdimuhamedov invited the Prince of Kuwait to take part in the International Forum in Ashgabat on 12 December 2025, dedicated to the ‘International Year of Peace and Trust’ and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality. In conclusion, the parties exchanged best wishes and expressed confidence in the further strengthening of their partnership.
The President of Turkmenistan met with the King of Eswatini
24.09.2025During his visit to the United States, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with King Mswati III of Eswatini on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The parties discussed prospects for the development of inter-state relations. King Mswati III highly appreciated the organisation of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), noting Turkmenistan's contribution to the promotion of sustainable development. Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that Turkmenistan, relying on its neutral status, seeks to strengthen ties with African countries. An important step was the recent signing of the Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Eswatini, which creates a basis for cooperation in the economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. The parties expressed confidence that the new diplomatic relations will contribute to strengthening peace, stability and rapprochement between the peoples. At the end of the meeting, the interlocutors exchanged good wishes.
Air link between Turkmenistan and Pakistan to open new phase in partnership
24.09.2025Direct air service between Turkmenistan and Pakistan is seen as a strategic step that opens up new prospects in business, trade and cultural ties. This was reported by IIC Turkmenistan. This was written by Faryal Leghari, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Turkmenistan, in the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’. The Head of the diplomatic mission emphasised that a two-hour flight connects Turkmenistan with Pakistan and provides access to the international network of ‘Turkmen Airlines’, covering Europe, Russia, China and the Asia-Pacific region. The resumption of flights will stimulate trade: it will speed up the delivery of fruit, vegetables, meat and rice and create new routes as part of Pakistan's ‘Vision for Central Asia’ strategy, which opens up access to world markets through the ports of Karachi and Gwadar. The cooperation promises development in the textile industry, simplification of business contacts (business visas within 24 hours), and expansion of cultural exchanges — from fashion to medical and educational tourism.
Turkmenistan and the UN discussed cooperation in maintaining peace and security
24.09.2025On 22 September, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov met with Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN in the field of maintaining peace and security, paying particular attention to the development of preventive diplomacy and the work of the UN Regional Centre for Central Asia. R. Meredov noted Ashgabat's initiatives to strengthen trust between states and promote dialogue, including the declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. In this regard, the agenda of the session included the item ‘Neutrality for peace and security’ with draft resolutions on the role of neutrality and the establishment of an ‘International Day of Mediation’. Current regional and global issues were also discussed.
Schoolgirl from Turkmenistan wins Grand Prix at World Festival of Creativity
24.09.2025The Moscow World Trade Centre hosted the award ceremony for the winners of the World Creativity Festival ‘Children of the World: time to be friends’, organised by the Open Hearts Foundation and the Union of Fathers. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The Grand Prix of the above-mentioned competition was awarded to Aziza Byashimova, a student of the Art School in Turkmenabat. The festival brought together participants from 70 countries aged 5 to 15. The competition accepted works of various genres, from landscapes and portraits to stories about family, culture and dreams for the future. The victory of the Turkmen schoolgirl coincided with an important date: the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality and the declaration of 2025 as the ‘International Year of Peace and Trust’.
Turkmen students successfully competed at the WSDG 2025 competition in Malaysia
24.09.2025Students from the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan successfully participated in the ‘World Sustainable Development Goal Challenge’ (WSDG 2025) competition organised by Multimedia University and the Malaysian Young Scientists Organisation. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. More than 2,100 scientific works by students from 15 countries participated in the competition. The gold medal and the ‘WSDG Innovation Grand Award’ went to Suleymanmuhammet Shamuhammedov, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Chemical Technology, for his work ‘Scientific Foundations for the Production of Green Cement for Sustainable Development,’ dedicated to environmentally friendly methods of cement production and efficient energy use. The gold medal and prize ‘Best Innovation in Sustainable Development’ was awarded to the work ‘Innovative Technology for Producing Pure Gypsum from Phosphogypsum—an Industrial Waste’, prepared by Aymyrat Halnazarov, a third-year student of the Faculty of Chemical Technology, and Jemal Sharipova, a third-year student of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering. The study proposed an environmentally friendly and economically viable method of processing industrial waste into building materials. The scientific supervisor of the national team, Atamyrat Altyev, Candidate of Technical Sciences, made a significant contribution to these successes.
Turkmenistan took part in a conference under the auspices of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna
23.09.2025A representative of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan took part in the conference ‘Young Women 4 Peace Initiative: Empowering Central Asian Young Women’, which was held in Vienna under the auspices of the OSCE Secretariat. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The discussions focused on creating conditions for the full participation of women in public life, as well as sharing experiences in this area. Participants heard a number of reports on the implementation of women's rights and their role in the development of society. Special attention was paid to UN Security Council Resolution No. 1325 ‘Women, Peace and Security,’ which affirms the importance of women's participation in strengthening peace and security, as well as in preventing and resolving conflicts. The representative of the Mejlis shared the country's experience in this area, emphasising the active participation of women in Turkmenistan in international initiatives.
Mamed Huseynov's piano album became a bridge between Turkmenistan and Russia
23.09.2025The presentation of Mamed Huseynov's piano album ‘Six Children's Pieces’ in Moscow was a significant event for strengthening cultural dialogue between Turkmenistan and Russia. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. As part of the IX ‘Sounds of the Dutar’ Festival, the album, which includes works from both the early and mature periods of the composer's career, was presented in the music room of the A.N. Skryabin Memorial Museum. The virtuoso performance of pianist Maria Buyanova, who managed to reveal the artistic potential of Huseynov's music to the fullest, gave the event a special atmosphere. The album is accompanied by vivid illustrations by artist Kossekmurad Nurmuradov and an introductory article by musicologist Yulia Jumayeva, making it valuable not only from a musical but also from an aesthetic point of view. ‘Six Children's Pieces’ opens up new opportunities for young performers and makes a significant contribution to the popularisation of Turkmen academic music on the international stage.
Turkmenistan and Cuba coordinated their positions on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly
23.09.2025On 22 September 2025, at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held a meeting with Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the current state of bilateral relations in the political, diplomatic, economic and humanitarian spheres, cooperation within international organisations, as well as prospects for cooperation in healthcare, agriculture, sports, tourism and other areas. The diplomats confirmed their readiness to continue the active development of Turkmen-Cuban relations.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
23.09.2025On 22 September, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, a meeting was held between Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and UN Deputy Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States Rabab Fatima. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties emphasised Turkmenistan's long-standing constructive cooperation with the UN and its specialised agencies. Particular attention was paid to the successful holding of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone. The implementation of the key outcome documents of LLDC3 — the Awaza Political Declaration and the Programme of Action for 2024–2034 — was discussed. The Turkmen side expressed its readiness to work together and exchange priority measures for their implementation. In addition, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan announced his intention to use the platform of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly to promote LLDC3 decisions through joint activities on sustainable development. In conclusion, the parties confirmed their readiness to expand cooperation within the UN system, strengthen international partnerships and support the global sustainable development agenda.
Dmitry Medvedev noted the development of relations between Turkmenistan and Russia
23.09.2025Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev sent a congratulatory message to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his birthday. This was reported by the online publication ‘Komsomolskaya Pravda’. In his congratulatory message, Dmitry Medvedev noted that the expansion of cooperation between the countries will have a positive impact on the lives of their citizens. The Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation emphasised that Serdar Berdimuhamedov's active position strengthens the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and Russia, creating a basis for joint resistance to modern threats in Central Asia and the Caspian region. Dmitry Medvedev also noted that due to the efforts of the President of Turkmenistan, the country is developing confidently in the socio-economic sphere. In conclusion, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation wished Serdar Berdimuhamedov health, energy and success in his work.
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