Awaza, 19 September 2025 – The final day of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) began today with sessions focused on modernizing the nation's economy through technology and strengthening its position in global trade. The day's agenda opened with "Session 5: Digital and Green Transformations in the Interest of Sustainable Development". Moderated by the Head of the … [Read more...]
TIF 2025: Turkmenistan Strengthens Its Position in the Global Market — Foreign Trade Turnover Exceeds $19.7 Billion in 2024
Avaza, 19 September 2025 — At the sixth session of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025), held under the theme “Strengthening Institutional Foundations of Trade: Access into New Trade Markets,” Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, Bekmurat Allakbayev, presented key indicators of the country’s foreign economic activity. According to the Ministry of … [Read more...]
TIF 2025: Turkmenistan Connected to Eight International Fiber-Optic Networks
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova Awaza, 19 September 2025 — At a session of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025), themed "Digital and Green Transformations in the interest of Sustainable Development ," the General Director of the State Communications Company "Turkmentelecom," Khodzhaniyaz Afganov, delivered a keynote address highlighting the strategic role of the … [Read more...]
Awaza Press Conference Celebrates New Hope for Landlocked Nations with Forward-Looking Action Plan
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concluded in Awaza, marking a historic milestone for the 600 million people across 32 Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). The final press conference, held after the closing session, celebrated the adoption of the forward-looking … [Read more...]
Adequate Financing, Effective Partnerships Key for Achieving Sustainable Development, Speakers Tell Round Table, Also Urging Action to Ease Crushing Debt Burden
Achieving sustainable development requires adequate financing and effective partnerships, speakers heard at the final round-table discussion at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries today, as many spotlighted the urgent need to alleviate the crushing burden of debt. Co-Chair Hojamyrat Geldimyradov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers … [Read more...]
More Transportation Infrastructure, Transit Corridors Crucial to Reduce Delays, Costs, Strengthen Competitiveness in Landlocked Developing Countries, Round Table Hears
Amid calls from landlocked developing countries for more transportation infrastructure and transit corridors, one speaker at this morning’s round-table (#4) discussion at the Third Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries encouraged those countries to use existing international instruments to enable smoother transit. The theme of the round table was “Building … [Read more...]
Moscow to Host International Youth Forum “Generation of Unity”
On September 19, Moscow—the capital of the Russian Federation—will serve as the venue for the International Youth Forum "Generation of Unity," held as part of the World Public Summit. The forum is expected to welcome young leaders, public figures, entrepreneurs, volunteers, students, and representatives of youth organizations from over 15 countries. The event aims to … [Read more...]
Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries Opens in Awaza, Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) commenced today in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza,” bringing together global leaders to address the unique challenges faced by landlocked developing nations. The conference themed “Driving Progress through Partnerships” aims to foster … [Read more...]
Civil Society Forum in Awaza: A Pivotal Step Toward Sustainable Development for Landlocked Nations
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 4-5 August 2025, the National Tourist Zone of Awaza hosted the first-ever Civil Society Forum as part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). Held under the theme “Driving Progress through Partnerships,” the forum provided a dynamic platform for civil society … [Read more...]
Youth Forum in Awaza: Empowering Young Voices for the Future of Landlocked Developing Countries
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 4 August 2025, the Youth Forum, one of the events of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) started in the National Tourist Zone of Awaza, Turkmenistan. The event hosted under the theme “Building Bridges for LLDC Futures,” brought together young leaders, policymakers, … [Read more...]
A telephone conversation took place between the heads of the foreign policy departments of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Seychelles
On July 31, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Seychelles Sylvestre Radegonde. The heads of the foreign policy departments discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. A separate topic of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Strengthens Global Environmental Cooperation
During the Cabinet of minister meeting on Friday, 13 June 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov reported on Turkmenistan’s proactive efforts to bolster international cooperation in ecology, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to environmental sustainability as a cornerstone of its foreign policy. It was noted that systematically … [Read more...]
Meeting with the UN Resident Coordinators in Central Asian countries was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan
On May 13, 2025, a meeting was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the United Nations Resident Coordinators in the countries of Central Asia – UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko, UN Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Kazakhstan Stephen … [Read more...]
A meeting with the delegation of the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan
On May 6, 2025, a meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Mahri Bashimova and members of the assessment mission, consisting of international experts from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). The main topic of the negotiations was the expansion of bilateral cooperation within the framework of the current Memorandum … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Day at the WHO Regional Office for Europe
Turkmenistan Day was held at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe in Copenhagen (Kingdom of Denmark). The event, organized during the International Year of Peace and Trust, marked by the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, allowed us to present our country's achievements within the framework of the implementation … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan: Extensive work plans for the International Year of Peace and Trust approved
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has approved the work plan of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 2025. The document was presented by Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov at a Cabinet meeting on Friday, 10 January. The work plan includes 10 chapters. In particular, the chapter "Organizational issues" defines the measures that will be … [Read more...]
Head of the UNRCCA attends the 7th Ministerial Council meeting of CICA
On 17 December 2024, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Central Asia Kaha Imnadze, head of the UNRCCA, participated in the 7th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held virtually and hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan. The event marked the conclusion of Kazakhstan’s … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Outlines Climate Change Initiatives to Boost Global Cooperation
During the government meeting on Thursday, 31 Aug 2023, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Rashid Meredov reported on the steps taken to develop international cooperation of Turkmenistan in the field of climate change. One of the main pillars of Turkmenistan's foreign policy is to expand constructive partnerships with countries and international … [Read more...]