The International University for Humanities and Development of Turkmenistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Finland’s HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Administration and Laurea University of Applied Sciences. According to TDH, the agreement was concluded during an online signing ceremony. The memorandum provides a framework for cooperation in higher education, … [Read more...]
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland has been accredited in Turkmenistan.
On June 10, 2026, on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairperson of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova received credentials from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland to Turkmenistan Maria Agren. On behalf of the head of state, the head of the national parliament congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to this responsible post and … [Read more...]
A meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Finland was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
On June 10, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Turkmenistan (with residence in Helsinki) Maria Agre, who presented copies of her credentials. The Turkmen side congratulated the diplomat on her appointment to this responsible position and wished her success in her … [Read more...]
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Terhi Hakala is on visit to Ashgabat
On 8 September 2025, a meeting took place between Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Ms. Terhi Hakala, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. At the start of the meeting, R. Meredov expressed gratitude to Ambassador Terhi Hakala for her personal contribution to fostering constructive … [Read more...]
Turkmen Delegation had a series of meetings in Helsinki
On 5 September 2024, a round table with the participation of leading Finnish companies “Finnish Water Forum”, “Watermaster”, “Wärtsilä”, “Agronic Oy”, “Reorbit”, Finnish Meteorological Institute and others was held in Helsinki in the premises of the EastCham Finland. At the event, the Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Finnish political consultations held in Ashgabat
On June 1, 2023, Turkmen-Finnish negotiations between the foreign ministries were held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyiev. The Finnish side was represented by the Director General in the Department for Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Ministry … [Read more...]
UNDP is collaborating with the Government of Finland to support Ombudsperson`s Office
Ashgabat, 30 May 2023: UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan met with the delegation of Finland to discuss the collaboration to support the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan. During the meeting parties discussed the implementation of the new joint project of UNDP and Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Finland as role model for Central Asia – Part 4
Tariq Saeedi The success of Finland is a fascinating subject for scholars. It is a country with limited range of natural resources and small population. It has literally had to reinvent itself after the WWII. It is distant from any of the lucrative markets. It has a mammoth neighbor right next door whose presence has forced Finland to invent its own brand of neutrality – … [Read more...]
Finland as role model for Central Asia – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi If you have not heard of Solein, you will – possibly as early as next year. Solein is a protein powder, similar in form and taste to the wheat flour. It has been developed by the Finnish company Solar Foods, based on concept from NASA. It will be commercially launched in 2021. The company hopes to start producing some two million meals annually with … [Read more...]
Finland as role model for Central Asia – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The Finns are living in the post-gender-equality era. They are where most other countries aspire to be. Since the Parliament Act of 1906, the women and men in Finland have exercised the equal right to vote and to stand for elections for any office. Within a year of the passage of this Act, 19 female MPs in Finland made it to the parliament. Ms. Miina … [Read more...]
Finland as role model for Central Asia – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi It is a country that can literally pull protein out of thin air and has the world’s youngest prime minister. It is also the happiest country in the world. --- Finland, by all means, is a role model for Central Asia. * * * The 2019 World Happiness Report confirmed yet again that Finland is the happiest country in the world. There is something with these … [Read more...]