In 2026, under the motto ‘Independent Neutral Turkmenistan − the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses,’ Turkmenistan continues to pursue a constructive foreign policy based on the principles of neutrality, peacefulness and equal partnership. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

As noted, Turkmenistan's foreign policy strategy is aimed at expanding cooperation with all interested states and international organisations.

Last year, declared the International Year of Peace and Trust and timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality, the country initiated a number of UN General Assembly resolutions, including on the Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026-2035) and on energy interconnectivity. These documents became the basis for the development of the international transport and energy architecture.

The working plan of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan for 2026, approved by the President of Turkmenistan, provides for political, diplomatic, trade, economic and humanitarian activities, as well as active work on the implementation of initiatives put forward at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Particular attention is paid to cooperation with international structures, including the WTO, OECD, International Energy Agency, IRENA, as well as relevant UN structures — UNCTAD, ESCAP and ECE.

Among the priorities is the expansion of partnership with the International Labour Organisation. The authorities intend to extend the Roadmap for Cooperation with the ILO until the end of 2026, focusing on the prevention of forced labour, the improvement of legislation and the protection of labour rights. One of Turkmenistan's key international initiatives was the proposal to declare 2028 the ‘Year of International Law’. Preparations for this will begin in 2026 in conjunction with the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs.

An active economic agenda was presented in January at SPECA Week in Ashgabat, where issues of energy, transport, trade, digitalisation and the ‘green’ economy were discussed. Cooperation with UNICEF, FAO and other specialised UN agencies continues. In January, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu visited Ashgabat, and following the visit, an Agreement was signed to open an FAO office in Turkmenistan.

In 2026, Turkmenistan will also chair the Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia and the CIS, which will expand opportunities for regional dialogue.

As emphasised, Turkmenistan's foreign policy activities are aimed at strengthening peace, sustainable development and expanding international partnerships.