During his visit to Kazan, the capital of the Tatarstan Republic of Russia, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in the BRICS Summit as invited guest. There were some other engagements unrelated to the summit. Turkmen President speaks at BRICS Summit Here is the speech of the president of Turkmenistan at the expanded-format (BRICS + Outreach) session […]
The President of Turkmenistan took part in the CIS summit
On 8 October 2024, a regular meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of State was held in Moscow under the chairmanship of President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The meeting was attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President […]
Today, the President of Turkmenistan will take part in the CIS Summit
On 7 October 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a two-day working visit to Russia to participate in the summit of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States, to be held on 8 October. The heads of state will exchange views on cooperation within the CIS and decide on the chairmanship […]
TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT – Part 9 – Realism of Neutrality: Global Strategy in Historical Context
Dr. Begench Karaev “…Turkmenistan plays a very important role in international relations, in particular, in interaction with the United Nations. In these turbulent times, I highly appreciate Turkmenistan’s policy of neutrality” – From a statement by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to journalists in Ashgabat (July 6, 2024) The words of the UN Secretary General about […]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through golden sayings – 36th issue
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan On September 30, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People’s Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping attended the reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing and delivered an […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the nation on the 33rd anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Independence
Dear compatriots! Dear friends! I sincerely congratulate you on the national holiday – Independence Day of Turkmenistan, which is widely and solemnly celebrated throughout the beautiful Motherland! Independence is the basis of our achievements and victories, sovereignty and a happy life in the epoch of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state. […]
32 years of Turkmenistan-Korea partnership
By Korea Herald This year Turkmenistan celebrates the 33rd anniversary of its Independence and marks the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Korea. Thirty-three years ago, the Constitutional Act on the independence and state structure of Turkmenistan was adopted, according to which Turkmenistan was proclaimed as an independent democratic […]
Halk Maslahaty Session was held in Turkmenistan
On 24 September 2024, a regular meeting of the Halk Maslahaty [People’s Council] of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The meeting was attended by heads of state authorities, members of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, deputies of […]
Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Presents Credentials
On 17 September 2024, Ambassador of Turkmenistan Esen Aydogdiyev (residence in Moscow) presented copies of credentials to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria Elena Shekerletova. During the meeting, Deputy Minister Shekerletova emphasized the importance of Bulgaria’s friendly and constructive relations with Turkmenistan, a key partner in Central Asia and the Caspian region. She highlighted […]
Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Turkmenistan conducts briefing for diplomats, media
Ambassador Azizbek Madmarov of Kyrgyzstan conducted a briefing for the diplomats and media in Ashgabat on 16 September 2024. In the first part of the briefing, he quoted a recent speech of President Sadyr Japarov to the nation on the occasion of the Independence Day, and in the later part he spoke about some joint […]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through golden sayings – 35th issue
5th September Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a Community with a Shared Future” at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). As Ambassador of PRC to Turkmenistan, I’d like to share with Turkmenistan friends important contents of the […]
Turkmen Delegation had a series of meetings in Helsinki
On 5 September 2024, a round table with the participation of leading Finnish companies “Finnish Water Forum”, “Watermaster”, “Wärtsilä”, “Agronic Oy”, “Reorbit”, Finnish Meteorological Institute and others was held in Helsinki in the premises of the EastCham Finland. At the event, the Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri […]
New U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan identifies key areas of work
The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ms. Elizabeth Rood, held her first press briefing today at the new complex of the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat. During the meeting with journalists, she outlined the main priorities of her activities. Ambassador Rood highlighted four key areas of work: combating climate change, developing the economic sector, security […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with the UAE Ambassador
UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al Hameli met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmed Gurbanov. During the meeting, ways to expand cooperation between the two countries in various fields were discussed, according to the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan. Earlier, Ambassador Ahmed Al-Hameli held a number of meetings with the Chairman of the […]
Turkmen-Swedish cooperation discussed in Stockholm
On 3 September 2024, Turkmen-Swedish political consultations were held in Stockholm. The Turkmen side was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova, the Swedish side was led by Tobias Thyberg, Head of the Department for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden. During the inter-MFA […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan held an online meeting
Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan Abdul Ghani Baradar held a videoconference meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, the Embassy of Afghanistan in Turkmenistan reports on its social networks. During the meeting, the parties discussed bilateral political, economic and trade relations, as well as ways to implement the TAPI project in […]
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 […]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan could make efforts to link the transport systems of Central Asia, China, Europe, the Middle East, says President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan could make efforts to create the necessary conditions for the linking the transport systems of Central Asia, China, Europe, the Middle East, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov said during a meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Astana, Friday, 9 August. In this regard, the relevance of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan transport route […]
Community of action and mutual support are the dictates of the times
Irina Imamkulieva During a telephone conversation on August 5, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to take part in the sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, as well as the first Summit of the “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue, which will be held in Astana. […]
TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT – Part 8 – D-Smart for G-Smart : smart diplomacy for the coming generation
Dr. Begench Karaev Seemingly mysterious at first glance, and at the same time the popular expression “smart”, often found in our everyday life, at first approximation is trivially translated from English as “smart”, “savvy” or “sharp-witted”. Following this logic, the title of yours truly contains the expressions “D-smart” and “G-smart” to designate in the modern […]
Visit of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to Romania
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov visited Romania. On 18-19 July, he held a series of meetings in Bucharest. The main topics of discussion were political, interparliamentary cooperation, issues of interaction in transport projects and education. Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Romania On July 18, 2024, […]
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Pledge Deeper Ties: Political Dialogue and Industrial Growth Top Agenda of the Summit talks in Tashkent
On 18 July 2024, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan held summit talks in Tashkent. The main political document of the visit was the Joint Statement on further deepening and expanding the relations of a comprehensive strategic partnership signed by the heads of state. A key outcome was the establishment […]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through golden sayings – 34th issue
1. Mountains and oceans do not separate like-minded people. This time the summit is held for the first time in the SCO Plus format, which serves as a platform for discussing a wide range of current issues with the participation of both long-time friends and new partners. And, this is a confirmation of the authority […]
Chinese Ambassador to Turkmenistan: Seeing China Through Golden Sayings – Part 33
1.Seventy years ago, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence were officially initiated. They have become open, inclusive, and universally applicable basic norms for international relations and fundamental principles of international law. They have made indelible historic contributions to the cause of human progress. 2.In the wake of the Second World War, new China followed the […]
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 […]
“Black Sea – Caspian Sea”: unlimited opportunities for friendship and partnership
Konstantin Sabiashvili, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Turkmenistan This year, on May 26, Georgia celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the restoration of state independence. For centuries, the Georgian people have tirelessly fought for independence and the right to determine their own destiny. As you know, Georgian statehood dates back more than three thousand […]
Growing partnership between Kazakhstan and Singapore may become a bridge between Southeast Asia and Central Asia
On 23-24 May 2024, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid his first state visit to Singapore, a country that is a strategic partner of Kazakhstan in Southeast Asia. This was the first visit in more than 20 years, but not the first visit for Tokayev personally. He previously served as a young diplomat in Singapore […]
Keynote Speech by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, 9 February 2024
Dear members of the Cabinet of Ministers! Dear participants of the meeting! As a result of the selfless work of our people in 2023 – the year of “Happy Youth with Arkadag Serdar” – we have achieved great success and fulfilled our plans. The development and implementation of laws corresponding to the realities of our […]
THE TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT: A VIEW FROM THE EAST
Dr. Begench Karayev Everything we see is only one appearance. Far from the surface of the world to the bottom. Consider the obvious in the world to be unimportant, For the secret essence of things is not visible. Omar Khayyam Whenever you trust words, And the truth that is known by the heart, Let […]