On 12 November 2026 in Antalya, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Rashid Meredov, met with Malle Fofana, Deputy Executive Director and Head of the Green Growth Programme Implementation Directorate at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). The negotiations took place on the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), according to the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan.

The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the fields of sustainable development, the transition to a green economy and combating climate change.

Particular attention was paid to attracting green investment, introducing environmentally friendly technologies, improving energy efficiency and developing renewable energy.

Rashid Meredov briefed his counterpart on Turkmenistan’s measures in the field of environmental protection and the country’s international initiatives. In particular, an initiative was presented to establish a Regional Centre for Climate Technologies for Central Asia, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, developing technological capacity and implementing practical solutions for adapting to climate change.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their interest in continuing the dialogue and exploring opportunities for practical cooperation in areas of mutual interest.