On February 13, 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Said bin Osman Ahmed Suwaid, who is completing his diplomatic mission in Ashgabat. During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Iranian political consultations held in Tehran
On 12 February 2025, political consultations were held in Tehran between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Turkmen side was headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and the Iranian side was headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Seyed Abbas Araqchi, the Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...]
Iran seeks to strengthen ties with Turkmenistan, says Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the Islamic Republic is committed to expanding its relations with neighboring states, particularly the friendly nation of Turkmenistan. In a meeting with Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, on Wednesday (12 Feb), Pezeshkian reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic’s principled policy is rooted in good … [Read more...]
(UPDATED) Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister is on travel to Iran
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov has traveled to Tehran for consultations with Iranian officials on bilateral relations and regional developments, foreign ministry of Iran reports. According to Esmail Baqaei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this visit is taking place at the official … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with Deputy Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia
On February 11, 2025, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan in Georgia Mr. D.Seyitmammedov met with the Deputy Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia Ms. Nino Tsilosani. During the meeting, the sides discussed the state and prospects of Turkmen-Georgian relations, stressing that there are great opportunities for strengthening cooperation in the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Guatemala: strengthening friendship and cooperation
On 10 February 2025, in Ashgabat, Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Ms. D. Gulmanova received credentials from the new Ambassador of Guatemala to Turkmenistan, Mr. Eduardo Enrique Hernandez (with residence in Ankara). During the meeting, the head of the national Parliament, on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, congratulated the diplomat on his … [Read more...]
Diplomacy of Neutral Turkmenistan: In the Service of Peace, Development and Progress
Sapar BERDINYAZOV, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Turkmenistan. At the initiative and high decision of the Leader of the Turkmen people, the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, since February 18, … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
On January 24, 2025, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan in Georgia Mr. D.Seyitmammedov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Ms. M.Botchorishvili. The Ambassador congratulated M.Bochorishvili on her appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and wished her success in her state activities. During the meeting, the … [Read more...]
The new Canadian Ambassador presented his credentials to the Parliament and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On 21 January 2025, Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D.Gulmanova received credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Turkmenistan Christopher Duggan (with residence in Astana). During the ceremony of presenting her credentials, the head of the National Parliament warmly congratulated the Ambassador on his … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan outlines plans for cooperation with the European Union in 2025
At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on Friday, January 17, 2025, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, presented a report on the ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation with the European Union. Strengthening mutually beneficial ties with the EU remains a cornerstone of Turkmenistan's foreign … [Read more...]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan received the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy
On 14 January 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Edmondo Cirielli, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit, foreign ministry of Turkmenistan reports. During the meeting, the diplomats noted the importance of the bilateral political dialogue. The prospects for … [Read more...]
Opinion: A Milestone of Neutrality: Turkmenistan in the International Year of Peace and Trust
Maral Rahymova is Second Secretary of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium, Mission of Turkmenistan to the EU The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Turkmenistan as it commemorates three decades of its established status as a neutral state, coinciding with the International Year of Peace and Trust – a worldwide initiative championed by Turkmenistan itself. This dual … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan – UAE: Partnership for a Green Future
Alisher Kadirov, Head of Department, Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been experiencing a period of rapid development in recent years, characterized by deepening cooperation in many areas, especially sustainable development and the … [Read more...]
Trade and economic ties, expansion of air links and higher education: The new Ambassador of Belarus to Turkmenistan shared on the future development of Turkmen-Belarusian relations
Stanislav Chepurnoi has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan. The corresponding decision was made by President Alexander Lukashenko, the BelTA news agency reports. Until now, Stanislav Chepurnoi served as Head of the Department of International Cooperation and Trade of the Office of the Council of Ministers of … [Read more...]
China is willing to increase the scale of trade and investment cooperation with Turkmenistan, says Wang Yi
On 30 November 2024, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with a Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in Chengdu. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, confirming their commitment to strengthening the comprehensive … [Read more...]
The OSCE PA Ashgabat Conference: Dialogue for peace and a sustainable future
On 27 November, the first day of the Ashgabat Conference titled "Parliamentary Diplomacy in the OSCE Area: Dialogue as a Tool for Building Bridges for a Secure and Peaceful Future" took place. The event was jointly organized by the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA). The primary goal of the conference was to bolster regional dialogue and … [Read more...]
TRUTH FOR A DIPLOMAT – Part 10: The Logic of Makhtumkuli Fragi and the Algorithm of Neutrality
Sapar Berdiniyazov and Begench Karaev “The great and rich in content legacy of Magtymguly predetermined the basis of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy: his unshakable ideas about peace, justice, humanism, friendship and brotherhood, about respect for everyone and everything have a significant impact on interactions with other states.” From the speech of the President of … [Read more...]
TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT – Part 8 – D-Smart for G-Smart : smart diplomacy for the coming generation
Dr. Begench Karaev Seemingly mysterious at first glance, and at the same time the popular expression “smart”, often found in our everyday life, at first approximation is trivially translated from English as “smart”, “savvy” or “sharp-witted”. Following this logic, the title of yours truly contains the expressions “D-smart” and “G-smart” to designate in the modern … [Read more...]
Caspian Sea is a region of great opportunities and true neighborliness
Allaberdy Niyazov, Senior Researcher at the Scientific Center for Strategic Studies at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Almost six years ago, the heads of the five Caspian littoral states (Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Russia) signed the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea in Aktau, … [Read more...]
TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT – Part 7 – The power of neutrality vs Crassus Syndrome
Dr. Begench Karaev The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in his speech at the XV International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2024,” put forward a radically new idea to update the peacekeeping potential of Islamic civilization in the modern era. In particular, the Turkmen Leader … [Read more...]
EU Launches Educational Program for Young Central Asian Diplomats
The European Union has launched a new educational program specifically designed for young diplomats from Central Asia. The initiative, unveiled on 13 May 2024, in Bruges, Belgium, aims to strengthen educational and diplomatic ties between the regions, according to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium. The program was developed with the participation of leading European … [Read more...]
Consul General of Turkmenistan in Kazan met with participants of the young diplomat contest
On 22 April 2024, the Consuls General of foreign countries accredited in Kazan (Tatarstan, Russia), in particular Turkmenistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan met with the participants of the Youth Ambassadors competition. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for the young diplomats to gain insights from experienced diplomats. The Consuls General offered … [Read more...]
TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT – Part 6 – Public diplomacy: historical connection of times
Dr. Begench Karaev The National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in his speech at the third Antalya Diplomatic Forum ( Antalya , March 1, 2024), drew attention to a very effective aspect of diplomacy and international relations of our time. In particular, he emphasized: “The current situation in the system of … [Read more...]
Truth for a diplomat – Part 5. Antalya Forum: victory will be with diplomacy
Dr. Begench Karaev “The task and essence of diplomacy is to conduct negotiations, search for common ground, and build strong bridges of interaction. This is exactly what Turkmenistan’s efforts are aimed at.” From the speech of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV at the third Antalya Diplomatic Forum … [Read more...]
TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT – Part 4
Dr. Begench Karaev The science of diplomacy: the monolith of the East and the binary of the West “...The 21st century has brought into our lives not only high technologies, ultra-high-speed communications, fantastic innovations, but also many things that were unthinkable in the 20th century. In particular, before our eyes there is a transformation taking place in the … [Read more...]
THE TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT: A VIEW FROM THE EAST – 3
Dr. Begench Karaev Part 3. Eastern Diplomat: A Closer Look Winter January morning. More precisely - 7:58 am. Although there is not much time left before sunrise, it is nevertheless dark enough to not turn on the car's headlights. I taxi out onto a small street that runs parallel to the fence of one of the foreign embassies. At the house next to it I see the silhouette of … [Read more...]
THE TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT: A VIEW FROM THE EAST – 2
Dr. Begench Karaev The Caliph asked: “So you are Layla, that drove the poor man Kais crazy? But I don’t find beauty in you, no matter how I look, I’m not going crazy!” And the lips of the young maiden whispered: “To see beauty, you must be Majnun, And carry its light in your eyes, and be faithful to me in both worlds... ...And yet the Truth knocks on … [Read more...]
THE TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT: A VIEW FROM THE EAST
Dr. Begench Karayev Everything we see is only one appearance. Far from the surface of the world to the bottom. Consider the obvious in the world to be unimportant, For the secret essence of things is not visible. Omar Khayyam Whenever you trust words, And the truth that is known by the heart, Let the heart light up from the truth, There would … [Read more...]
About Pakistan with love… – Part Two
Begench Karaev S. Berdynizov took an active part and contributed to the support of the international legal status of the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan at the ECO summit in Islamabad in March 1995. He is one of the organizers and a direct witness of the establishment and development of political and diplomatic relations between independent Turkmenistan and the Islamic … [Read more...]
About Pakistan with love… – Part One
Begench Karaev Muhammad Iqbal: Himalayas ... About the Himalayas, tell us without embellishment, How our ancestors found a home near you, How noble, unsophisticated they were - the story About the purity of the original, start now. Imagination, penetrate the origins of events, Days of our lives, run back, back! May 9, 2022 marks thirty years since the … [Read more...]