Turkmenistan’s foreign policy in 2025 was marked by high-intensity diplomatic engagement, a significantly expanded legal framework, and proactive collaboration with international organizations. These findings were presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, during an expanded Cabinet of Ministers meeting on 13 February 2026. High-Level … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Outlines Key Directions of Foreign Policy for 2026
At the expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on Saturday, 6 December 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a keynote address outlining the key priorities of the country’s foreign policy and setting out the main objectives for the year ahead. “In this work, we are guided by the legal status of the permanent neutrality of our independent … [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...]
Foreign ministry of Turkmenistan launches online library of international documents
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan has launched a new online resource: the Electronic Library of International Documents. This website, accessible at https://docslibrary.gov.tm, serves as a valuable repository of information on Turkmenistan's foreign policy and international engagement. The library contains the texts of UN resolutions initiated by … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov outlines priorities of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy
During an expanded Cabinet of ministers’ meeting on Monday, 11 December 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed the country's diplomatic corps, outlining priorities for the nation's foreign policy and cooperation with international organizations. Key statements: Turkmenistan is making the necessary efforts to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. Special … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov outlines priorities of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy
Here is the unofficial slightly paraphrased translation of the speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the expanded Cabinet of Ministers meeting on 9 December 2022: Dear meeting participants! In a few days, we will celebrate a big holiday - the International Day of Neutrality of our independent state. I heartily congratulate all of you and through you … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan chaired the State Assembly meeting
Today, in Ashgabat, a meeting of the State Assembly (Dovlet Maslahaty) was held under the chairmanship of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The successes accomplished were summarized in the agenda of the national forum, which was held in honor of Turkmenistan's 31st anniversary of independence. Priorities for the nation's future comprehensive development were also … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan has diplomatic relations with 149 nations
In recent years, Turkmenistan has established diplomatic relations with 149 countries of the world, President of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmen of the World Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said during his speech at the 23rd conference of this organization. Continuing the review of the country's foreign policy activities, he also mentioned that Turkmenistan is a member of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan intends to join the UN Security Council
Turkmenistan intends to nominate its candidacy for membership in the UN Security Council for 2031-2032, the country's Foreign Ministry reports. Also, Turkmenistan is currently running for the membership in the following structures of the global organization: Vice-President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly; ECOSOC for 2026-2028; Executive Board of the … [Read more...]
Priority positions of Turkmenistan at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Preamble Turkmenistan considers the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly as an important stage in the consistent consolidation of international efforts to address key issues on the global agenda, asserting the central and coordinating role of the UN in preserving and strengthening global peace, stability and security, fully implementing the declared Sustainable … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan celebrates silver jubilee of permanent neutrality
nCa Report It has been 25 years since Turkmenistan gained the status of a permanently neutral country through a resolution passed unanimously by the UN General Assembly passed in 1995. To underline the importance and role of neutrality, the year 2020 was officially marked as ‘Turkmenistan – the Home of Neutrality.’ The events at various levels continued throughout the year, … [Read more...]
Briefing at foreign office of Turkmenistan
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 2 February 2018 (nCa) --- A briefing was arranged Thursday at the foreign office of Turkmenistan to acquaint the diplomatic community and media with the main evenets of 2017 and planned activities for 2018. Murat Nazarov, the head of international information department of foreign office conducted the briefing. Here is the write up … [Read more...]
Meredov conducts dialogue with heads of foreign missions, international organizations – Part I
Ashgabat, 20 February 2017 --- DPM Rashid Meredov (foreign affairs) conducted a press conference on Friday (17 February 2017) immediately after the oath-taking ceremony of Berdymuhamedov. It turned quickly into a candid dialogue. After his initial remarks, Meredov opened the floor and several heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations voiced their … [Read more...]