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Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on the principles of friendship, good neighborliness, mutual respect and equal partnership, have been developing mutually beneficial relations in the gas industry for many years.

The positive experience of joint activities in the field of supplies of Turkmen gas to Iran and through its territory to third countries serves as a solid basis for building the potential of bilateral partnership in this area.

In this context, it should be noted...

A solemn opening ceremony of the monument to the great Turkmen thinker Magtymguly Fragi took place in Astana

On July 4, 2024, a solemn opening ceremony of the monument to the great poet-thinker Magtymguly Fragi took place in the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana. The ceremony was attended by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who is on a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev, Akim of the city of Astana Kassymbek Zhe...

«Central Asia – Japan» Business Dialogue was held in Tokyo

On 4 July 2024, the second meeting of the Business Dialogue «Central Asia – Japan» organised by the Japanese Association ROTOBO with the support of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan was held.

The dialogue was attended by Ambassadors of Central Asian countries to Japan, representatives of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, heads of economic committees created with the countries of Central...

National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan takes part in the meeting of heads of delegations in the «SCO+» format

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who is on a working visit to Astana, is taking part in a meeting of heads of delegations in the «SCO+» format within the framework of the next Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). 

The leaders of member states and countries with observer status and dialogue partners in the Organization arrived in Astana to participate in the SCO Summit. The heads of internatio...

Talks between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and UN General-Secretary Antonio Guterres

Today, in the Turkmen capital, negotiations were held between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the General-Secretary of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, who arrived in our country on a visit the previous evening.

The meeting of the President of Turkmenistan and the UN General-Secretary, which opened a new page in the history of bilateral relations, took place in the capital's fashionable «Oguzkent» Hotel.

During the meetings in a narrow format and in an expanded...

The National Leader of the Turkmen people met with the Assistant Secretary-General of the UN

On July 6, 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations for Europe, Central Asia, North and South America Miroslav Jenca, who arrived in our country as part of a delegation led by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

During the meeting, the diplomat, expressing gratitude for the hospitality, emphasized the importance of the peace-loving policy of Tu...

National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty met with the UN Secretary-General

On July 6, 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres.

After exchanging traditional handshakes, Hero-Arkadag and the head of the largest international organization proceeded to the lobby of the «Arkadag» hotel. After the photographing ceremony against the backdrop of the State Flag of Turkmenistan and the UN flag, an official meeting took place between Hero-Ark...

Antonio Guterres took part in the opening of a new building for the UN Office in Ashgabat

On July 6, 2024, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, who arrived in our country on a visit the night before, took part in the opening ceremony of the new building for the UN Office in Ashgabat.

The event was also attended by heads of ministries and departments of the country, rectors of universities, heads and staff of UN missions in Turkmenistan, as well as the media.

During the opening ceremony, expressing sincere gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov an...

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports that Turkmenistan received the news of the attempt on the life of the 45th President of the United States Donald Trump with deep concern.

The turkmen side strongly condemns this act of violence and wishes Donald Trump a speedy recovery.

Turkmenistan is an active participant in international efforts to combat against terrorism in all forms of its manifestation, as well as acts of political violence that generate tension in society....

Turkmenistan and Japan intend to expand scientific cooperation in medicine

The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan A. Bayramov took part in the 16th World Congress of the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation, was held on July 17-19, 2024, at the University of Tokyo.
In their speeches, the President of the Congress, Professor Kazuto Hoshi, and the Chairman of this International Foundation, Professor Nagato Natsume, informed the forum participants about the trends in the development of the latest medical technologies in improving maxillofacial surgery.
The Amb...