The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero Arkadag, familiarized himself with the progress of implementing the second phase of the new city

Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, made a working visit to the city of Arkadag, recognized as a vivid example of national architectural art and combining all conditions for comfortable living. During the visit, he familiarized himself with the progress of construction of the second phase of the new city and with the designs of facilities planned for construction.

Here, Hero Arkadag was shown design drawi...

The successive meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

On January 10, 2026, the 64th meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. 

The meeting was attended by the relevant Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, leadership and representatives of various ministries and relevant agencies of Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, information was provided on the results of the work of the Interdepartmental Commission for the past year in accordance with...

Al-Nasr and Arkadag Football Clubs are to play historic match

A unique football match will take place in Ashgabat on February 11, 2026.

Al-Nasr Football Club will visit Turkmenistan for the first time to face the national champion, Arkadag FC, in the Round of 1/8 of the Asian Football Confederation Cup 2. The game will be held at the Olympic Village Stadium.

This match is expected to be a significant event for football fans in Turkmenistan.

Al-Nasr FC, coached by Cristiano Ronaldo, will play Arkadag FC, which has established itself as one of the l...

Сooperation with the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia were discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

On January 12, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with Kakha Imnadze, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and the Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia.

During the meeting, they reaffirmed Turkmenistan's commitment to further strengthening its strategic partnership with the United Nations, including in the context of jointly implementing the objectives set forth in UN General Assembly res...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkmenistan

On 12 January 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkmenistan Ali Mojtaba Rouzbahani.

During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of bilateral cooperation of mutual interest.

They viewed specific topics of regional and international agenda, as well as outlined further steps for implementing activities in 2026 within the framework of previously reached agreements....

Present vectors of Turkmen-Azerbaijani ties discussed

On 12 January 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismet Gezalov.

During the meeting, the sides discussed present vectors of Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

Special attention was paid to the arrangement of visits at high and the highest levels, as well as meetings between the leaders...

Turkmenistan stands for constructive cooperation with the European Union

On January 14, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Turkmenistan Beata Peksa.

During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of issues related to further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural-humanitarian spheres.

The parties paid special attention to the arrangement of the upco...

Talks were held between the heads of the foreign policy departments of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Austria

On January 19, 2026, a meeting was held via videoconference between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger.

During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural- humanitarian spheres.

The parties highly valued the cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Austr...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the EU Special Representative for Central Asia

On January 21, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov met with the EU Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in events as part of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) Week.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for developing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in areas of mutual interest.

They expressed int...

A meeting was held at MFA of Turkmenistan with the Secretary of the MEA of the Republic of India

On January 21, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Secretary for Western Affairs of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India, Sibi George.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral relations in the political, trade-economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

The importance of mutual meetings and visits at the highest political level was emphasized in order to develop Turkmen-...