Turkmenistan will consider advancing the long-stalled Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline project once delimitation deal on the Caspian seabed will be finalized with Azerbaijan. The statement was came during the meeting between President of the Donald J. Trump and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on 6 November 2025 in Washington DC on the sidelines of C5+1 Summit. “They … [Read more...]
Presidents of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan met in Dushanbe
On 9 October 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov traveled to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on a working visit to participate in the second Central Asia–Russia Summit and the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States. On the same day, a meeting was held between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Tajikistan … [Read more...]
UNGA: President of Turkmenistan Proposes World Summit for Peace and Trust and ‘Digital Integration’ Platform
On 23 September 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a statement at the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Here is statement summary, published by the UN: Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan, said that, as a permanently neutral State that aims to cooperate with the UN to ensure international peace and … [Read more...]
President of Korea Calls Turkmenistan a Key Partner in Central Asia
President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung sent a congratulatory message to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of his 44th birthday. In his message, the South Korean leader highlighted Turkmenistan’s special role as a key partner of the Republic of Korea in Central Asia and expressed his commitment to further strengthening bilateral … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Congratulates Participants of the TIF 2025 Investment Forum in Awaza
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed a congratulatory message to the participants of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025), which opened in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza” on the eve of the 34th anniversary of the country’s independence. In his address, the head of state emphasized that the forum plays a pivotal role in enhancing Turkmenistan’s … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry of China: President Xi Jinping Meets with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
On 2 September 2025, President of China Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China said in a press … [Read more...]
SCO Summit: Turkmenistan supports the Global Governance Initiative presented by China
On 1 September 2025, 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is on a working visit to China, participated as an honorary guest in the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization SCO+ format in Tianjin. The SCO+ format is a unique partnership platform within which the member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization interact with countries that … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with First Vice President of Iran
As part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Mr. Aref expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to hold the meeting and congratulated the Turkmen side on the successful organization of this … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Holds Talks with the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya
Within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries held in the National Tourism Zone “Awaza,” President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, Mohammed Younis Menfi. Mohammed Younis Menfi noted that Libya highly values Turkmenistan’s neutrality and its peace-oriented … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the first plenary session of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
Your Excellencies: Dear Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, Dear Chairman of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang, Dear President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, Lok Bahadur Thapa, Dear Heads of State, Governments, international organizations, heads and members of delegations! Ladies and … [Read more...]
Welcoming Ceremony for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries Held in Awaza (updated)
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 5 August 2025, a solemn welcoming ceremony for delegates of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) took place in the National Tourism Zone “Awaza.” The event marked a significant milestone in global efforts to address the challenges faced by nations without access to sea … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Russia Strengthen Strategic Partnership: Russian Delegation Participates in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
On 5 August 2025, the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, received the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Patrushev, who led the Russian delegation during a working visit to Turkmenistan. The meeting reaffirmed the mutual commitment to strengthening the strategic … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Receives Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
On 5 August 2025, in Awaza, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov. During the meeting, Mr. Asadov conveyed the greetings of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the Head of State of Turkmenistan. In response, President Berdimuhamedov extended his own warm greetings to the President of … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with President of Kazakhstan in Awaza
On 5 August 2025, as part of his visit to Turkmenistan, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), currently being held in Awaza. During the discussion, President … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Leadership Congratulates the President of Uzbekistan on His Birthday
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a message to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan on the occasion of his 68th birthday. “We highly value your personal contribution to strengthening the traditionally friendly and strategic relations between our countries and look forward to further expanding bilateral cooperation for the benefit of our peoples,” the … [Read more...]
The President of Mongolia made first-ever state visit to Turkmenistan – Agreements on transport, agriculture and tourism inked – Joint Statement on Interstate relations and Cooperation adopted
On 10-13 October 2024, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa paid a state visit to Turkmenistan. This is the first state visit of the head of Mongolia to Turkmenistan since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on 23 April 1992, On October 12, high-level talks were held in Ashgabat between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan met with the President of the Republic of Armenia
On 11 October. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturian. During the meeting, an interested exchange of views took place on the priority areas of Turkmen-Armenian partnership. Trade and economic, transport and communication spheres, agriculture and tourism were named among the priority areas of the … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader met with the President of Iran
On 11 October, in Ashgabat, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian. The President of Turkmenistan once again warmly congratulated President Masoud Pezeshkian on his election to a high state post, wishing him great success in his activities. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that strengthening relations with Iran … [Read more...]
President Zardari invited the President of Turkmenistan and the National leader to visit Pakistan
On 11 October, President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan held one-on-one meetings with the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat. During the meetings, the sides had an overview of the bilateral relations and expressed their desire to further … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Kazakh Summit Talks in Ashgabat – Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to deepen strategic partnership – 20 documents signed
On Thursday, 10 October 2024, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Turkmenistan on an official visit. Upon arrival in Ashgabat, the head of Kazakhstan met with the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. After the meeting, Berdimuhamedov and Tokayev took part in the opening ceremony of the monument to Abai Kunanbayuly. The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan invites CIS countries to participate in infrastructure projects toward South Asia – this is powerful idea with enormous potential
Tariq Saeedi Turkmenistan has invited the CIS countries to take part in the emerging and planned infrastructure projects aimed at connectivity with South Asia and beyond. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, in his speech at the summit of the heads of state of CIS, floated the idea. The summit was held in Moscow on 8 October 2024. Here is the relevant portion from the speech … [Read more...]
The Presidents of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan discussed the development of bilateral relations
On 22 September 2024, a telephone conversation took place between President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The Head of Uzbekistan congratulated the President of Turkmenistan on his birthday, sincerely wishing good health, well-being and great success, peace and prosperity to the fraternal Turkmen people, the press … [Read more...]
The Presidents of Turkmenistan and Russia held telephone talks
On 22 September, during a telephone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his birthday. On this day, the head of Turkmenistan turned 43 years old. During the talks, the mutual commitment to further comprehensive strengthening of the Russian-Turkmen strategic partnership was confirmed, Kremlin’s press … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan met with the Federal Chancellor of Germany in Astana
On the sidelines of the Central Asia-Germany summit, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a bilateral meeting with German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. During the discussion, President Berdimuhamedov emphasized the steady growth of Turkmen-German relations, supported by a robust legal framework comprising over 90 treaties and agreements. He highlighted the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to take part in the Central Asia+ Germany Summit in Astana
Today, on 17 September 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to Kazakhstan to participate in the second meeting of the heads of Central Asian states with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz in Astana. "By successfully implementing the peace-keeping foreign policy strategy initiated by the National Leader of the … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States
Dear Heads of State, Dear members of the delegations! First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, for the hospitality and excellent organization of the meeting. Our annual meetings have already become a tradition and, as practice shows, they are always relevant. During these … [Read more...]
Presidents of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan hold negotiations in Astana
On Friday, 9 August, talks were held in Astana between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting was also attended by members of the delegations. Tokayev thanked the President of Turkmenistan for participating in the Summit, and also noted the importance of his visit in terms of further promoting the … [Read more...]
The President of Kazakhstan will visit Turkmenistan this fall
On Monday, 5 August, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The heads of state noted the high dynamics of the development of Kazakh-Turkmen relations and discussed preparations for the upcoming visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan this autumn, the official … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan and the UN Secretary General held talks in Ashgabat
On Saturday, 6 July, negotiations between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres took place at the Oguzkent Hotel in Ashgabat. At first, the parties held a meeting in a narrow format. Addressing Guterres, the President noted that "Turkmenistan aims to further strengthen relations with the United Nations … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov of Kazakhstan on 24 May 2024. Prime Minister Bektenov was in Turkmenistan for the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The discussion encompassed a broad range of topics of the bilateral relationship. The sides highlighted … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan
On 24 May 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Jamshid Kuchkarov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan. President Berdimuhamedov emphasized the positive nature of bilateral relations, noting their constructive collaboration within the United Nations and other international and regional organizations. Trade and … [Read more...]
Trade and economic cooperation, humanitarian and regional ties under the spotlight at the meeting of Turkmenistan President and Russian Prime Minister
On Friday, 24 May 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for the development of a wide range of cooperation, including in the economic and humanitarian spheres. "The growth of our trade and economic cooperation continues … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the Prime Minister of Tajikistan
On 24 May 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda, Khovar news agency reports. During the meeting, the Prime Minister of Tajikistan conveyed to the President of Turkmenistan warm greetings and best wishes from the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan expects the visits of the President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people
Kyrgyzstan expect the visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. This was stated by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Head of the Presidential Administration Akylbek Japarov during a meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar … [Read more...]
Belarus Prime Minister Emphasizes Strong Ties with Turkmenistan
Belarus highly values friendly relations with Turkmenistan. This was stated by Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko during a meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Friday, 24 May 2024, in Ashgabat. "Since gaining independence, the interaction between Belarus and Turkmenistan has been based on the principles of mutual respect and partnership. … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the CIS Secretary General
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with Sergei Lebedev, Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. Lebedev is in Ashgabat for the upcoming meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government. The discussion highlighted Turkmenistan's active participation in the CIS, emphasizing its commitment to … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the Deputy Chairman of the National Committee of the People’s Political Consultative Council of China
On 18 May 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with Ms. Shen Yueyue, Deputy Chair of China's National Committee of the People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), TDH reports. President Berdimuhamedov emphasized the strong and strategic nature of relations between Turkmenistan and China. He recalled his positive meeting with Chinese President Xi … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan and CEO of Vozrozhdenie Discuss Deepening Cooperation
On 17 May 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Igor Bukato, head of Russian Vozrozhdenie (Renaissance) company. The meeting focused on strengthening their existing partnership in the context of Turkmenistan's large-scale urban development program. In this regard, it was noted that Vozrozhdenie is implementing a number of important infrastructure … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the opening ceremony of the monument to Magtymguly Fragi and the park complex
Dear compatriots! Dear participants of the celebration! Today, the Turkmen people celebrate a great holiday. In a beautiful corner of our capital Ashgabat, in the foothills of Kopetdag, we are taking part in the opening ceremony of a magnificent monument to the great son of Turkmen people, the outstanding thinker of the East Magtymguly Fragi and a cultural and park … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Interparliamentary Friendship Group
On Tuesday, 14 May 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Mr.Toshiaki Endo, Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Interparliamentary Friendship Group. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on priority aspects of the Turkmen-Japanese partnership. It was noted that Turkmenistan and Japan also actively cooperate in the format of international organizations, … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the President of Tatarstan
On Sunday, 28 April 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Rais of Tatarstan (Russia) Rustam Minnikhanov in Ashgabat, who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in events on the occasion of the Akhal-Teke Horse Day. This was reported by the press service of the Rais of Tatarstan. "Leading Tatarstan companies have been successfully operating in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan supports the search for new forms of energy cooperation with Iran
Energy emerged as one of the key focus areas during President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Thursday, 28 March 2024, in Ashgabat. The President stated that one of the key vectors of Turkmenistan's foreign policy is the development of multifaceted cooperation with the countries of the world, primarily with its closest … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan congratulated Russian President during a telephone conversation
On Tuesday, 19 March, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, TDH reports. Serdar Berdimuhamedov extended his congratulations, as well as on behalf of the National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, for the Putin’s victory in the presidential elections. "Your … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of Turkmen people congratulated Putin on his re-election as President of Russia
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his re-election as President of Russia. "Your professionalism and rich political experience will serve to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation. It is … [Read more...]
Leadership of Turkmenistan congratulates the President of Türkiye on his 70th birthday – Erdogan awarded the title of Honorary Elder of Turkmenistan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye on the occasion of his 70th birthday, noting that the Turkish leader enjoys "great respect in Turkmenistan as a true friend, wise and far-sighted statesman." In his message, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that "one of the important directions of Turkmenistan's foreign … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan visiting Türkiye, 25-26 October 2023
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, accompanied by a heavyweight delegation, started his two-day official visit to Türkiye on 25 October 2023. The summit talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye are scheduled to take place today (26 October 2023). The Turkmen-Turkish business forum will also be held today. The Turkmen president was received at the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Congratulates Russian President on Birthday
On 7 October 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on his 71st birthday in a phone call. "The Russian Federation is a strategic partner of Turkmenistan," President Berdimuhamedov said during the conversation, according to the TDH news agency. "Our relations are based on the principles of … [Read more...]
Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Vladimir Putin reaffirm mutual resolve to comprehensive Turkmen-Russian relations
On 22 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation. Putin congratulated Berdimuhamedov on his birthday and noted that the Russian Federation highly appreciates his efforts to strengthen the traditionally constructive interstate dialogue. The two sides “reaffirmed their … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate
On 19 September 2023, in New York, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry. The sides exchanged views on priority environmental aspects, emphasizing that climate change is one of the integral components of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. They also noted that this topic was the subject of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan deepen strategic partnership – Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Emomali Rahmon held talks in Dushanbe – 23 documents signed
nCa Report On 10 May, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov started his state visit to Tajikistan. Following the summit talks, the Presidents of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan signed a Declaration on deepening strategic partnership. 23 documents were inked by two delegations that significantly expand the range of friendly Turkmen-Tajik relations. Serdar … [Read more...]