On 30 April 2026, a meeting took place in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Secretary-General of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) Sultan Raev. During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues regarding Turkmenistan’s cooperation with TURKSOY, in particular the implementation of the Joint Work Plan for 2026. Rashid Meredov emphasized the significance of the current visit by the TURKSOY Secretary-General to Ash...

On 29 April 2026, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles Barry Faure, who had arrived to Turkmenistan on his first official visit. During the meeting, the sides noted the significance of this visit by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles from the perspective of advancing bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest. The diplomats emphasi...

The Turkmen-Chinese Business Forum was held today at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, where participants discussed ways to further develop mutually beneficial cooperation between Turkmenistan and China. The exhibition and business forum taking place in the capital are aimed at elevating the long-standing interstate friendship and strategic economic partnership between the two countries to a new level, identifying promising areas of cooperation, and promoting joint project...

On April 28, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a briefing on the most significant events in Turkmenistan’s international life since the beginning of the current year. Participants of the briefing included heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as heads of representative offices of international organizations in Ashgabat. During the briefing, the Foreign Minister highlighted key aspects of the country’s international activities,...

Today, the Turkmen-Chinese business forum and exhibition started to work in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The present business actions have a huge significance in the context of enhancement of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, increase of export of goods, further development of partnership with Chinese companies and investors as well as wide attraction of foreign investments into national economy. As known, the history of interstate relations go back to the depth of millennia....

Active preparations are underway in Turkmenistan for the 25th International Exhibition and Conference “White City Ashgabat 2026”, which will take place on 24–25 May in the capital. Marking its anniversary edition and held in celebration of Ashgabat City Day, the event is set to become a major international platform bringing together discussions on architecture, urban development, industrial growth, and the sustainable future. The upcoming event will traditionally bring together representative...

On April 22, 2026, in the afternoon, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of State-Founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS). At the Akorda Palace, the President of Turkmenistan was warmly welcomed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Following the official joint photo ceremony of the heads of delegations, the meeting of the Council of Heads of State-Founders of the International F...