In September Turkmenistan developed cooperation with the UN, the states of Central Asia, Europe, Asia and other international partners. The main focus was on regional security, water diplomacy, the economy, digitalization and strengthening multilateral ties. This was reported by the TDH news agency.

On September 2, a Turkmen delegation participated in the High-Level Forum on the Implementation of the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, held at the UN Headquarters in New York under the theme “Women’s Leadership for Promoting a Culture of Peace.” Turkmenistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN presented the position of the Group of Friends of Neutrality and highlighted the role of women in preventive diplomacy and peacebuilding.

On September 11, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Xiaojun Grace Wang. The parties discussed cooperation priorities and the implementation of joint programmes.

The Avaza National Tourist Zone hosted the Second Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Countries on the Development of a UN Special Programme for the Aral Sea Basin (UN SPAS) and a Regional Workshop on Water Diplomacy. Participants reviewed regional priorities and further mechanisms for cooperation. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a Final Summary by the participating countries.

As part of its engagement with Europe, Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs held talks in The Hague on September 3 with the Dutch foreign minister and an adviser to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Discussions focused on expanding political and diplomatic, trade and economic, and cultural and humanitarian ties, as well as cooperation within the Turkmenistan–European Union framework.

On September 9, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs discussed prospects for Turkmen-Uzbek cooperation with Ravshanbek Alimov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan. The same day, a meeting was held with Alain Grand, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic. The parties reaffirmed their interest in developing bilateral relations and cooperation within international organizations.

In September, Turkmenistan also held a meeting with Luc Pierre Devigne, the European Union’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, who had recently taken up his post in the country. Discussions focused on further developing the partnership and maintaining regular dialogue.

From September 7 to 18, Ashgabat hosted the 11th International Training Course, “The Caspian Sea – Sustainable Development and Management.” The course was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Caspian Sea Institute, and the International Ocean Institute. Key topics included international maritime law, environmental issues, and strengthening regional cooperation among the five Caspian littoral states.

Within the C5+1 framework, another meeting of the Secretariat for Multilateral Cooperation between the Central Asian countries and the United States was held. In addition, Ashgabat hosted the seminar “C5+1: Trusted Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization” on September 15–16. Participants discussed the development of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the resilience of digital infrastructure.

On September 10, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with Sergey Lebedev, Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The parties reviewed the priorities of Turkmenistan’s CIS chairmanship in 2026 and preparations for upcoming events at the highest and high levels.

On September 11, Ashgabat hosted the 111th meeting of the CIS Economic Council. Participants discussed increasing mutual trade, developing transport and energy infrastructure, and strengthening industrial and technological supply chains. Relevant documents were signed and approved following the meeting.

Turkmen-Japanese cooperation was the focus of a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 11 with Kenji Yamada, Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Discussions covered prospects for joint projects, the introduction of modern technologies, digitalization, and the circular economy.

On September 15 in Seoul, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with Kim Jin-pyo, Director of the Institute for Global Innovation Research of the Republic of Korea, and Lee Dal-gon, Chairman of the Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership. The talks took place during the Turkmen-Korean Business Forum, organized as part of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s state visit to the Republic of Korea.

On September 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a meeting with Petru Burduja, a member of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and chairman of the Moldova–Turkmenistan Interparliamentary Friendship Group. Discussions focused on developing parliamentary diplomacy and expanding cooperation in the political, trade and economic, and cultural and humanitarian spheres.

On September 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a briefing on Turkmenistan’s priorities for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Key topics included the country’s policy of permanent neutrality, preventive diplomacy, international economic partnership, sustainable transport, climate issues, and international law. Particular attention was given to Turkmenistan’s initiative to proclaim 2028 the Year of International Law.

On September 19, the 27th Conference of the Humanitarian Association of World Turkmens took place. Participants reviewed the organization’s activities and discussed further development of international cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

On September 26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting with Levan Ioseliani, Public Defender of Georgia. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in human rights and parliamentary affairs, as well as the development of bilateral relations following the state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Georgia in July.

On September 30, meetings were held with Stanislav Chepurnoy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan, and Shener Cebeci, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Türkiye to Turkmenistan. Discussions focused on current issues in bilateral cooperation and engagement on multilateral platforms.

Throughout the month, Turkmenistan continued to expand its international ties, focusing on cooperation with the United Nations, regional organizations, and foreign partners. Key priorities remained the promotion of peace and security, the development of economic relations, the advancement of neutrality, and the expansion of humanitarian cooperation.