On October 9, 2026, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and the Deputy Regional Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for Central Asia Ennio Boati. During the meeting, the parties noted the effectiveness … [Read more...]
Meeting with a Representative of the World Health Organization Held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On 10 October 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Mahri Bashimova met with Corinne Kapuano, Acting Head of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. M.Bashimova expressed her gratitude to Corinne Kapuano for participating in the Second International Conference “Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals”, held at the Congress Centre in the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the Annual Coordination Meeting of OIC Foreign Ministers
On 24 September 2026, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Vepa Hajiyev addressed the Annual Coordination Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Turkmenistan reaffirmed the importance it attaches to cooperation and solidarity within the Islamic world, with particular … [Read more...]
Strengthening Trust, Multilateralism and Preventive Diplomacy: Turkmenistan’s Priorities at the 81st UN General Assembly
Strengthening international trust, reinforcing multilateral cooperation and finding practical tools to address global challenges — these are the main priorities Turkmenistan has identified for its work at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Ashgabat’s agenda includes peace and security, preventive diplomacy, transport connectivity, the depoliticization of energy flows, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry Calls U.S. Entry Restrictions a Hasty Step
Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan for the media: In regard to information in the mass media about the introduction of a partial entry ban to the United States for citizens of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan states that such a decision brings to deep incomprehension and concern on the part of the Turkmen … [Read more...]
Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the CIS Secretary General
On 21 May 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with the Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev, who arrived in Ashgabat to discuss preparations for the upcoming session of the Council of the Heads of Government. The parties discussed organizational issues related to the meeting, to take place on 24 May 2024 in Ashgabat. During the … [Read more...]
Third session of joint committee on cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UAE
On the 21st of October, 2020, the third session of the Joint Committee on Cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Arab Emirates was held through videoconferencing. The Turkmen delegation was headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, while the Emirates side was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan calls for international cooperation against Covid-19; ready to receive WHO mission
At a briefing held at the foreign office on Friday (8 May 2020), DPM Meredov called for international cooperation in the healthcare sector in general and against Covid-19 in particular. He also expressed readiness to receive the WHO mission for independent evaluation of the situation in Turkmenistan. Here are the main points of his remarks: Covid-19 is a global challenge … [Read more...]