On 10 November 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Bashimova held a videoconference with Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. During the talks, the parties discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda and prospects for further developing relations. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

Particular attention was paid to high-level contacts. In this regard, the parties highlighted the May 2026 visit of National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the United Kingdom to attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show, an international equestrian event. During the visit, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov also met with King Charles III of the United Kingdom.

The parties emphasised the importance of maintaining regular political dialogue between the foreign ministries of the two countries. In this context, they noted the working visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov to the United Kingdom in February 2026, which included bilateral talks and a meeting of the foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and the United Kingdom.

Education and culture were identified as promising areas of cooperation, including the expansion of academic exchanges and partnerships between relevant institutions.

The parties also discussed opportunities to expand trade and economic ties. Particular attention was given to the activities of the Turkmen-British Trade and Industry Council (TUKTIC), whose next meeting is scheduled to take place in Ashgabat in late November 2026.

In addition, the participants exchanged views on current issues on the international and regional agenda. Following the videoconference, both sides reaffirmed their interest in strengthening friendly relations and expanding bilateral cooperation.