On November 3, a presentation of the Almaty Process on Refugee Protection and International Migration was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by deputy heads of relevant government agencies and representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports.

In the opening part of the meeting, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M. Byashimova highlighted the importance of interagency cooperation and information exchange in addressing international migration issues. The importance of familiarizing national partners with regional cooperation frameworks in this area was also emphasized.

The main areas of activity of the Almaty Process and current developments in the region were presented by IOM Coordinator for Central Asian Countries Serhan Aktoprak. Participants also discussed preparations for the 2026 International Migration Review Forum.

During the discussion, the Turkmen side and IOM representatives exchanged views on practical aspects of Turkmenistan's participation in regional events, sharing national experience and expert expertise, as well as prospects for further cooperation.

Particular attention was paid to interagency coordination, including the appointment of national coordinators and the organization of information exchange between relevant government agencies.

Following the meeting, possible further steps to develop cooperation within the framework of the regional migration agenda were considered.