[This is developing story. Final version will be published on 23 June 2026] The state visit of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Azerbaijan on 22 June has already produced a substantial package of political, economic, transport and humanitarian outcomes, underscoring the rapidly deepening strategic partnership between the two Caspian neighbors. Azerbaijani media … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Begins State Visit to Azerbaijan, Signaling New Momentum in Strategic Caspian Partnership
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Azerbaijan on Monday for a state visit that both sides are expected to use to deepen cooperation across energy, transport, trade, and cultural exchanges. His aircraft landed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, where he was welcomed by Azerbaijani officials and members of the Turkmen delegation. According to … [Read more...]
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Begins Official Visit to Turkmenistan
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Ashgabat on Thursday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening political, economic and investment ties between Malaysia and Turkmenistan. The visit, undertaken at the invitation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, reciprocates the Turkmen leader’s official visit to Malaysia in December 2024 and marks Anwar … [Read more...]
The Strangely Boring rant of Bruce Pannier, and the epidemic of beyond-absurd headlines
Tariq Saeedi Bruce Pannier, the poor chap, has finally run out of anything to say. All that is left is white noise. His cringeworthy rant ‘The Strangely Boring Visit Of Iran's President To Turkmenistan,’ published by RFE/RL on 30 March 2018 takes the cake, speedily overtaking the standard Bruce Pannier ludicrousness. I really feel sorry for him. It is difficult to … [Read more...]