On December 11, 2023, a meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality in the name of peace, security and sustainable development was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in a hybrid format. Turkmenistan initiated the creation of this Group of Friends to promote regular dialogue at the international level, in particular within the framework of the UN, on the practical use of the peacemaking potential of countries that build their policies on the principles of neutrality....

On December 6, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye, Cevdet Yilmaz, co-chairman of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission on Economic Cooperation, who arrived in Turkmenistan at the head of his country’s delegation to participate in the seventh meeting of the Commission. Having warmly welcomed the Vice-President of a friendly country to the hospitable Turkmen soil, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the succ...

On December 5, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council Eric Stewart. Welcoming the guest, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of traditionally friendly relations with the United States of America. Taking this opportunity, the head of state wished the successful holding of the 10th anniversary joint business forum in Ashgabat, expressing confide...

The delegation led by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.Meredov took part in the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Caspian states held in Moscow on December 5, 2023. In his speech, the head of the Turkmen delegation named sea level decline as a pressing problem requiring close study, attention and an integrated approach. In this regard, he focused on the need to create a five-party working group, the purpose of which should be...

On December 3, the International Grand Slam tournament, considered one of the most prestigious judo competitions, was held in Tokyo, Japan. The two-day international competition was attended by 506 athletes from 84 countries. The national team of Turkmenistan was represented by 8 athletes. For instance, Turkmen judoka Hekim Agamamedov, who competed in the weight category up to 66 kilograms, won the bronze medal of the tournament. The fighter of the 1001st military unit of the Malikguli Berdim...

The 7th Japanese Film Festival will be held in Turkmenistan. The festival is aimed at familiarizing Turkmen people with the Land of the Rising Sun and the peculiarities of its culture. It will be held on December 15-17 in the Turkmen capital at the Ashgabat cinema. Residents of Turkmenbashi will then be able to enjoy the Japanese film industry, where the show will take place on December 23. The following films will be presented to the viewer: "The Heavenly Restaurant" is a story set on the...

On December 1, 2023, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. According to the COP28 agenda, participants will consider the results of the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement and determine a further action plan that will guide the international community to achieve its goals. In addition, it is planned to discuss issues related to adaptation to climate change, overcoming its...