THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN RECEIVED THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF PJSC GAZPROM

On February 15, 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Alexei Miller, Chairman of the PJSC Gazprom Management Committee.

Expressing sincere gratitude for his time, the guest conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to the head of state. At the same time, the interest of the largest energy company of the Russian Federation in mutually beneficial cooperation with Turkmenistan was confirmed.

Welcoming the head of PJSC Gazprom, Pre...

CEREMONY OF SIGNING AGREEMENTS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNESCO CHAIRS IN TURKMENISTAN

On February 16, 2023, the official ceremony of signing bilateral documents on the creation of UNESCO Chairs in two higher educational institutions of the country was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The heads and employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and  the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, the rectors of the Magtymguly Turkmen State University and Seyitnazar Seydi Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute, senior representatives of UNESCO and the National Comm...

ONLINE MEETING WITH THE AUSTRIAN FEDERAL MINISTER FOR EUROPEAN AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS

On February 16, 2023, the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov with the Federal Minister for European and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria Alexander Schallenberg took place via videoconference.

During the talks, an exchange of views took place on the state and prospects of the Turkmen-Austrian partnership. The importance of visits at the highest and high levels in expanding the areas of bilateral cooperation was emphasized. The parties also noted...

MEETING AT THE MFA OF TURKMENISTAN WITH APPOINTED AMBASSADOR OF THE NETHERLANDS

On February 16, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V. Hajiyev met with the appointed Ambassador of the Netherlands to Turkmenistan (from residence in Astana) Andre Carstens at the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan.

Congratulating the Ambassador on his appointment, V. Hajiyev wished him fruitful work and success in his diplomatic activities.

In expanding the political and diplomatic dialogue, a special place was given to increasing contacts between the foreign minis...

CREDENTIALS RECEIVED FROM NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADORS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES

On February 14-16, 2023, on assignment of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan G. Mammedova received credentials from the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of a number of foreign states - the Czech Republic Vaclav Yilek, the Republic of Cuba Carlos Enrique Valdez, Australia Graeme Meehan Leslie, the Kingdom of Sweden Thomas Danestad, Mongolia Dorji Bayarkhuu and the Kingdom of the Netherlands Andre Carstens.

On behalf of the leader of Turkmen...

A MEETING OF THE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR THE STUDY OF ISSUES RELATED TO THE ACCESSION OF TURKMENISTAN TO THE WTO WAS HELD

On February 17, 2023, a meeting of the Government Commission to study issues related to Turkmenistan's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V. Hajiyev was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by representatives of relevant ministries and departments of the country.

During the meeting, the participants reviewed in detail the results of the work of the Government Commission...

PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN RECEIVED DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

On February 17, 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk.

Having expressed his sincere gratitude for the opportunity to discuss topical issues of cooperation in the personal meeting, the guest conveyed heartfelt greetings and best wishes from President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to the head of state, confirming Russia's commitment to traditionally friendly, good-neighbourly...

NATIONAL LEADER OF THE TURKMEN PEOPLE, CHAIRMAN OF THE HALK MASLAKHATY OF TURKMENISTAN MET WITH DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Promising areas of further development of bilateral cooperation were discussed on February 17. 2023 during the meeting of National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Aleksey Overchuk.

Having expressed his gratitude for the given time, the guest conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the Prime Minister of the...

THE DAY OF DIPLOMATIC WORKERS WAS CELEBRATED AT THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN

On February 18, 2023, festive events dedicated to the Day of the country's diplomatic workers were held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The holiday began with an acquaintance with the exhibition dedicated to the Day of Diplomatic Workers of Turkmenistan and to the current year 2023, held under the slogan “Happy youth with Arkadag Serdar”.

Then, the international conference "Dialogue is a guarantee of peace" was held, dedicated...

MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN WITH THE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE CABINET OF MINISTERS OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

On February 19, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Minister of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who upon arrival in the Turkmen capital at the International Airport was met by the Head of state.

The high-ranking guest was accorded proper honors in the tradition of Turkmen hospitality.

After exchanging friendly handshakes, President Ser...