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 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 Turkmenistan, along with statements and declarations from […]
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 importance is attached to partnership in such areas as energy security, […]
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 […]
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 covered. As President […]
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 […]
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 United Nations […]
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 Development […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 views: Ambassador Hassan […]