A Turkmen delegation led by the Deputy Minister of National Security of Turkmenistan participated in the Fourth High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States, held at the UN Headquarters. On the sidelines of the forum, the delegation also took part in a UN counter-terrorism side-event dedicated to national and regional counter-terrorism … [Read more...]
UNODC Facilitates Thailand Study Tour for Turkmen Border and Drug Control Officials
Senior officials from several Turkmen law enforcement and border management agencies have completed a study tour to Thailand aimed at strengthening international cooperation against illicit drug trafficking and other forms of transnational crime. The delegation included representatives of Turkmenistan's State Drug Control Service, State Customs Service, State Migration … [Read more...]
Beyond Moscow and Kabul: What the Russia-Taliban Agreement Means for Central Asia
nCa Commentary The military-technical cooperation agreement signed between Russia and the Taliban on 27 May 2026 has, understandably, been read mainly through the lens of Moscow's deepening recognition of the Taliban government and the broader reconfiguration of Eurasian security after the US withdrawal. Less attention has gone to a narrower but practical question: does … [Read more...]
Meeting of Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Georgia with Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia
On 19 June 2026, a meeting took place between Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Georgia D.Seyitmammedov with Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia S.Tamazashvili. At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador congratulated his interlocutor on his appointment as Minister of Internal Affairs and wished him success in his future work. During the conversation, … [Read more...]
CSTO Advances Joint Electronic Warfare Capabilities, Bolstering Central Asian Security Amid Evolving Regional Threats
Defense officials from Central Asian states joined their CSTO counterparts in St. Petersburg on 17 June 2026 for a key meeting on electronic warfare (EW), highlighting the alliance’s push to integrate modern capabilities for collective defense in a region facing persistent security challenges. The Working Group on Electronic Warfare under the CSTO Council of Defense … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and US Eye Deeper Cooperation on Energy Security and Supply Routes
On 29 May 2026, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House in Washington to discuss deepening bilateral ties across key strategic sectors. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the talks focused heavily on expanding cooperation in trade, economics, energy, transport, and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UN Take Security to Next Level: Ashgabat Set to Host Counter-Terrorism Program Office
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held key talks with the Acting Under-Secretary-General of the UN and Head of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office (UNOCT), Alexander Zuev, during his visit to the United States. The meeting, held on 28 May 2026, demonstrated the strategic and long-standing partnership between Turkmenistan and the United … [Read more...]
Neutrality in Action: How Turkmenistan is Positioning Peace as the Central Imperative of the Emerging World Order
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova At a moment when the international system is visibly straining under the weight of wars, geopolitical fragmentation, economic coercion, and institutional fatigue, the voice coming from Turkmenistan at the United Nations this week carried unusual clarity and strategic coherence. The participation of Rashid Meredov in the … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Holds Meetings with UN Secretary-General and High-Level Officials in New York
Turkmenistan’s strategic partnership with the UN and the promotion of Ashgabat’s key initiatives in preventive diplomacy, security, and sustainable development were the central themes of a series of talks held in New York by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding … [Read more...]
IOM and Uzbekistan Convene First International Migration Forum in Tashkent
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (May 18-19, 2026) - The first Tashkent International Migration Forum on "Social and Legal Protection of Labor Migrants and Their Family Members" was held in Tashkent in cooperation with the Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This forum brought together more … [Read more...]
China is willing to deepen security cooperation with Central Asia
China is willing to work with Central Asian countries to continuously deepen practical cooperation in areas such as counter-terrorism, combating telecom fraud and other transnational crimes, high-quality Belt and Road security cooperation, and immigration management, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong said Monday. Wang made the remarks … [Read more...]
Security at the Crossroads of Eurasian Routes: President of Kazakhstan Receives Interior Ministers of the “Central Asia – China” Format
Ensuring stability amidst the transformation of global trade chains, protecting the digital space from the destructive influence of artificial intelligence, and consolidating efforts against transnational crime were the key themes of the meeting between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the ministers of internal affairs and public security from Central Asian … [Read more...]
Astana: Central Asia – China Format Discusses Strengthening Regional Security
On 18 May 2026, Astana hosted the second meeting of Ministers of Internal Affairs and Public Security within the "Central Asia – China" format. The participants discussed strengthening regional security and countering transnational crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and extremism, according to the interior ministry of Kazakhstan. Amid growing contemporary challenges, the … [Read more...]
Women’s Leadership and Peace: Outcomes of the Awaza Conference – Final Document on the Role of Women in Modern Society Published
Turkmen state media have released the text of the Final Document of the International Conference "The Role of Women in Modern Society: Promoting International Cooperation for Sustainable Development," which took place in the Awaza National Tourist Zone on December 10, 2025. In the document, conference participants reaffirmed their commitment to the goals of gender equality … [Read more...]
UNODC Concludes Annual Programme Steering Committee Meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Regional Office for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan, successfully held its annual Programme Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia 2022-2025 on 6 November 2025 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The hybrid-format event brought together over 100 participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, … [Read more...]
The fourth Meeting of the Ministers of Internal Affairs of the Economic Cooperation Organization was held
On October 28, 2025, the fourth Meeting of the Ministers of Internal Affairs of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the Minister of Internal Affairs Muhammet Hydyrov participated in the meeting. The opening ceremony was attended by the President of the … [Read more...]
ECO Interior Ministers Convene in Tehran After 15-Year Hiatus: Regional Security and Economic Integration Take Center Stage
nCa Report Overview The fourth meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Interior Ministers concluded in Tehran on October 28, 2025, marking a significant milestone after a 15-year hiatus. The summit, held at the Summit Conference Hall, brought together ministers and senior officials from ten member states and adopted the Tehran Declaration, outlining … [Read more...]
Samarkand hosted the first meeting of defense ministers of Central Asian states
On 20 October 2025, the first-ever meeting of defense ministers of Central Asian states was held in Samarkand, as reported by Uzbekistan’s National Information Agency UzA. At the beginning of the session, a message from the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, was presented to the participants. The message emphasized that in recent years, … [Read more...]
UNRCCA co-organizes Fifth Regional Conference on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia
Baku, Azerbaijan - On 13-16 October, UNRCCA and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), with the support of the People’s Republic of China through the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund (UNPDF), organized the fifth regional conference on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The Early Warning Network is being developed to … [Read more...]
Heads of security and intelligence agencies of CIS countries met In Samarkand
On 17 October 2025, the 21st meeting of the Conference of Heads of Security and Intelligence Agencies of CIS Member States on intelligence activities took place in Samarkand, reported the CIS Executive Committee. The event was attended by delegations from the special services of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and … [Read more...]
CIS summit in Dushanbe: Launch of ‘CIS+,’ Turkmenistan Takes Chairmanship, and Key Security Package Approved
On 10 October 2025, a regular meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State was held in Dushanbe under the chairmanship of President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The summit was attended by: • Azerbaijan - President Ilham Aliyev • Armenia - Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan • Belarus - President Alexander Lukashenko • Kazakhstan - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev • … [Read more...]
OSCE seminar addresses implementation of OSCE Vienna Document 2011 on confidence- and security-building measures in Turkmenistan
From 2 to 5 September 2025, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat hosted a national seminar on the implementation of OSCE Vienna Document 2011 on confidence- and security-building measures. The four-day seminar brought together twenty mid- and senior officials from the Ministry of Defence of Turkmenistan and aimed to increase their understanding of confidence-and-security building … [Read more...]
Combating Maritime Offenses: Turkmenistan and UNODC Hold Training
From 2 to 3 September 2025, the Training Center of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan hosted a simulation exercise focused on the legal regulation of issues related to illicit maritime trade. The event was supported by the Regional Office of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran, and Pakistan. It marked the first … [Read more...]
OSCE – 50 years of the Helsinki Final Act and Commitments on Comprehensive Security towards Peace and Trust
Ambassador John MacGregor, Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat On 1 August, the OSCE community celebrates a landmark anniversary, fifty years since the Helsinki Final Act, the OSCE’s founding document was first signed. It is necessary to turn our minds all the way back to 1975, when the representatives of the founding States were engaged in the work to establish the OSCE. … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Participates in Meeting of CIS Capital Police Department Heads
On 11 July, the fifth Meeting of Heads of Capital Subdivisions of Internal Affairs Bodies of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) took place in Astana. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan under the coordination of the Bureau for Coordinating Combating Organized Crime and Other Dangerous Types of Crime in CIS Member States, … [Read more...]
EU and Central Asia Strengthen Strategic Partnership at 12th High-Level Dialogue in Dushanbe
The European Union (EU) and Central Asian nations—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—convened in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, for the 12th High-Level Political and Security Dialogue, reinforcing their growing strategic partnership, according to the EU Delegation to Tajikistan. The meeting, held on 11 July, followed the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial … [Read more...]
Astana Declaration of the Second Central Asia-China Summit
The second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, on June 17, 2025. The full text of the Astana Declaration of the Second Central Asia-China Summit is given below. Astana Declaration of the Second Central Asia-China Summit On June 17, 2025, the second Central Asia-China summit was held in Astana with the participation of the President … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Central Asia–China Summit
Dear Mr. President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, distinguished Heads of State of the People's Republic of China and Central Asia, distinguished members of the delegations! First of all, let me, on behalf of the delegation of Turkmenistan, thank the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, for the warm welcome and hospitality. The … [Read more...]
Report – Second China-Central Asia Summit
The Second China-Central Asia Summit, convened on June 17, 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan, marked a pivotal moment in regional diplomacy. Bringing together leaders from China and the five Central Asian nations—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—the summit built on the foundation laid during the inaugural meeting in Xi’an, China, in May 2023. Hosted … [Read more...]
The issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EU in the field of security were discussed
On 5 May 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Kurbanov, EU Ambassador to Turkmenistan Beata Peksa and experts from the Hedayah Center of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on issues of interaction between … [Read more...]
The Central Asia–European Union ministerial meeting was held in Ashgabat
The 20th Central Asia-European Union Ministerial Meeting was held in Ashgabat on March 27, 2025. It was attended by the heads of the foreign ministries of the Central Asian countries, as well as a European delegation led by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas. The … [Read more...]
OSCE Facilitates Regional Programme Exchange Visit for Central Asian Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialists to Belgium
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international co-operation in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) practices, a group of Central Asian EOD specialists, including two Border Service officers, successfully completed a Regional Programme Exchange visit to Belgium from 10 to 14 February 2025. The visit was co-organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, the OSCE … [Read more...]
The National Leader of Turkmenistan and the UN Secretary General discussed security initiatives and plans for the International Year of Peace and Trust – Turkmenistan proposes to host two peacekeeping centers
On 14 January 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The telephone conversation took place at the initiative of the UN Secretary General. During the conversation, the National Leader discussed Turkmenistan's … [Read more...]
The concept of Turkmenistan’s activities and priorities within the framework of the International Year of Peace and Trust
The trends and events of the last few years indicate serious changes in international and interstate relations, the intensification of global and regional contradictions, and the emergence of conflicts in various parts of the world. The cause-and-effect relationships of these phenomena are diverse, but it is obvious that the defining characteristic of the current state of … [Read more...]
OSCE trains Turkmenistan’s law enforcement officials in implementing security procedures at aviation checkpoints
Passenger screening and X-ray image interpretation at aviation checkpoints were the focus of an OSCE-organized training course that took place in Ashgabat from 25 to 29 November 2024. The five-day course brought together twenty participants, including representatives of the Transport Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Aviation Security Service of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: TAPI is gaining momentum – improving the situation in Afghanistan opens up new prospects
The situation in Afghanistan is improving significantly and this provides an opportunity to promote the construction of the transnational Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline. This was stated by Mukhammetmyrat Amanov, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of TAPI Pipeline, responsible for the implementation of this infrastructure project, during a … [Read more...]
Joint Declaration by the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Federal Chancellor of Germany
The text of the Joint Declaration adopted following the meeting of the heads of Central Asian states (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) with the Federal Chancellor of Germany is published on the official website of the Federal Government of Germany. Here is the full text of the Declaration: On 17 September 2024, President of the Republic of … [Read more...]
Security, transport, energy and the climate agenda – the key statements of the President of Azerbaijan at the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana
"Azerbaijan and the countries of Central Asia represent a single historical, cultural, and geopolitical space, with growing strategic importance. Our peoples share a centuries-old history, culture, religion, and common values," President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan stressed, speaking at the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana. In his … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov: Turkmenistan stands for disarmament, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and ensuring universal nuclear security
Turkmenistan fully supports the United Nations' efforts to achieve global peace, security, and sustainable development. The country is steadfast in its commitment to disarmament, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and the establishment of universal nuclear security, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized on Tuesday, 30 July, during a meeting with Robert … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the EU-Central Asia High-Level Political and Security Dialogue in Belgium
On 5 June 2024, the next meeting of the EU-Central Asia High-Level Political and Security Dialogue took place in Brussels. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs A. Gurbanov headed the delegation of Turkmenistan at the event. The event brought together representatives of Central Asian countries and the European Union. During the first session on the theme “Evolving Global and … [Read more...]
Turkmen Forces Showcase Skills in National Military Drills – Drones take center stage
On 29 May 2024, Turkmenistan conducted joint military exercises in the Balkan province, country’s western region. The drills involved heads of military and law enforcement agencies, aiming to enhance personnel proficiency and assess the national army's combat readiness, according to TDH reports. These exercises emphasized coordinated operations across land, air, and sea, … [Read more...]
Expert Conference on Security Issues in the Central Asia-EU Format Held in Tashkent
On May 24, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) hosted an expert conference on the topic "Central Asia – the European Union: a new agenda for security cooperation". The event was co-organised by the IICA and the European Union (EU). The forum was attended by more than 100 representatives of ministries and departments, diplomatic missions, leading research … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan elevate partnership to strategic level
On 23 May 2024, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed a Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Tajikistan in Baku. " Our interaction rests on the determination of our peoples, who have been cooperating for centuries, have been friends, and have created together. Today, our … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosted the first Meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Central Asian countries
The first Meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Central Asian countries was held in Astana on 16 May 2024. The event was attended by Secretary of the Security Council of Kazakhstan Gizat Nurdauletov, Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan Marat Imankulov, Secretary of the Security Council of Tajikistan Nasrullo Mahmudzoda, Secretary of the … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the secretaries of the security councils of Central Asian countries
Welcoming the heads of delegations, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the first meeting of the secretaries of the security councils of the countries of Central Asia is intended to become an effective platform for combining efforts to prevent external and internal challenges and threats, as well as developing the necessary response measures. – This is especially important … [Read more...]
CIS Border Chiefs met in Uzbekistan to address Central Asian security challenges
On 28 March 2024, Khiva, Uzbekistan hosted the 8th regional meeting of heads of border agencies from CIS member states, according to the CIS Executive Committee. The event was attended by delegations of the border agencies of Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, the Coordination Service of the Council of Commanders of the … [Read more...]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the third Antalya Diplomatic Forum
(Antalya, March 1, 2024) Dear heads and members of delegations! Ladies and Gentlemen! First of all, I express my gratitude to the President of the Republic of Turkey, my dear brother Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for the invitation to this forum. I am also grateful to the organizers for the opportunity to speak at this prestigious forum, which, I want to note, is organized at a high … [Read more...]
UNRCCA participates in the Regional meeting on enhancing women’s participation in the peacebuilding processes in the Ferghana valley
On 27 February, 2024 United Nations Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) took part in the Regional Meeting on Enhancing Women's Participation in the Peacebuilding Processes in Ferghana Valley. The Meeting was organized jointly by “For International Tolerance” Fund (Kyrgyzstan), “Istiqbolli Avlod” Socio-informational Centre (Uzbekistan), … [Read more...]
The Friends of Neutrality Group is a guideline for practical results
Aksoltan Atayeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations A high-level meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development was held in Ashgabat as part of the celebration of the International Day of Neutrality. The annual meetings demonstrate the development of the platform for peaceful and constructive dialogue … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan voices Peace and Security Initiatives at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Turkmenistan showcased its major international peace and security initiatives at the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA), held in Yerevan, Armenia, from 18 to 20 November 2023. Themed “OSCE in Times of Crisis: Role of the PA in Responding to Internal and External Challenges,” the gathering brought … [Read more...]