Turkmenistan's foreign policy activities from January to October 2026 included a series of high-level visits, international talks and new agreements. According to the TDH news agency, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov reported on the ministry's work over the first ten months of the year.

According to the Foreign Minister's report, significant attention was given to visits by the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, to the United States, China, Austria, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, Iran, Afghanistan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The President of Turkmenistan visited Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Korea, Armenia and Türkiye.

On October 8–9, 2026, high-level meetings were held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone with the participation of the heads of state of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as the Prime Minister of Armenia.

In addition, a meeting of the heads of government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) took place in Ashgabat on May 22, bringing together the heads of government of seven CIS member states.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that over the ten-month period, 718 foreign delegations visited Turkmenistan through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while 1,189 Turkmen delegations travelled abroad. A total of 385 meetings at various levels were held via digital platforms, while 1,971 official meetings and negotiations involving foreign countries and international organisations took place in Turkmenistan.

The legal framework for international cooperation was expanded with 219 new documents. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also held political consultations with the foreign ministries of 30 countries.

As part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties, credentials were received from ambassadors of 14 countries and the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan. Credentials were also presented by four Turkmen ambassadors and the country's Permanent Representatives to the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

Following the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the priority of strengthening friendly and brotherly relations, as well as mutually beneficial cooperation with countries around the world. The head of state instructed the Foreign Minister to continue efforts in these areas, ensure preparations for international events scheduled for the end of the year, and organise activities marking Neutrality Day.