nCa Commentary The recent meeting in Manila between Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Atadurdy Bayramov, and Acting Foreign Affairs Secretary Leo Herrera-Lim may appear at first glance as a routine diplomatic engagement. Yet a closer look suggests that it could be part of a much broader strategic development: the gradual opening of a new channel between Central … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Showcases Investment and Trade Priorities at TIIF-2026
A high-level Turkmen delegation led by Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations Nazar Agahanov participated in the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026), held in Tashkent from 16 to 18 June, underscoring Turkmenistan’s commitment to expanding regional economic cooperation and attracting new investment partnerships. According to the Ministry of … [Read more...]
SCO at 25: Expanding beyond security into sustainable development
Chen Ziqi, Reporter at CGTN The official emblem of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on display in Qingdao, China, May 12, 2020. [Photo: VCG] 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). As one of the world's largest regional bodies, the SCO spans countries across much of Eurasia, representing nearly half of the global population … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan urges stronger support for Afghanistan’s economy and regional connectivity at UN Security Council
Turkmenistan used a UN Security Council briefing on Afghanistan to argue that lasting stability will depend not only on security measures but also on economic recovery, infrastructure development, and sustained regional cooperation. According to Turkmenistan’s delegation, Ashgabat — as Afghanistan’s immediate neighbor — has a direct interest in the country’s stabilization … [Read more...]