OGT-2026

Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2026 to Bring Together the Global Energy Industry in Ashgabat

From 21–23 October 2026, Ashgabat will host the 31st International Conference and Exhibition "Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2026", one of the leading international energy platforms in Central Asia, bringing together government representatives, national energy companies, international oil and gas operators, investors, financial institutions, technology providers and industry experts from around the...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan had a meeting with the OSCE Chairman-in-Office

On August 5, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Ignazio Cassis, Vice-President of the Swiss Confederation, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, and Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues related to the OSCE, the further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Organization, and the strengthening of interactio...

President of Turkmenistan received Vice President and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation

On August 5, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Ignazio Cassis, Vice President of the Swiss Confederation – which currently holds the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

Expressing his sincere gratitude for the hospitality shown, the Swiss Vice President and foreign policy chief emphasized the OSCE's immense interest in expanding constructive cooperation with Turkmenistan, a nation a...

Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan participated in commemorative events in Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan Mr. A. Bayramov participated in memorial ceremonies held in Hiroshima on August 06 and in Nagasaki on August 09, 2026, commemorating the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombings of these cities.

The above-mentioned events were attended by the Prime Minister of Japan, Speaker of the Upper House of the Parliament, members of the Cabinet of Ministers and heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Japan. In their speeches delivered during the events, the Jap...

Working Visit of the Hero-Arkadag to the Mary Velayat

On August 10, 2026, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, made a working visit to the Mary velayat. As part of this visit, he traveled to the Islim-Cheshme border zone in the Serhetabat Etrap, from where he embarked on a working trip to Afghanistan.

Here, at the request of representatives of the neighboring state’s younger generation, the Hero-Arkadag took a commemorative group photo with them and presented them w...

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Ambassador of the European Union

On 12 August 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Turkmenistan Beata Pexa.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects for further development of Turkmenistan–European Union cooperation, as well as on topical issues of the international and regional agenda.

The sides emphasized the importance of consistent political dialogue and construct...

Views exchanged on cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations

On 12 August 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Xiaojun Grace Wang.

The interlocutors discussed priority areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations, as well as issues related to further coordination and practical cooperation.

Particular attention was paid to upcoming joint events and the promotion of Turkmenistan’s international initiatives within the framework of the UN. The rel...

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan had a meeting with the Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat

On 12 August 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with William Leaf, Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat.

The sides discussed key areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the OSCE, paying particular attention to regional security, economic and environmental cooperation, and humanitarian engagement.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan meets with IOM Coordinator for Central Asian Countries

On 12 August 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with Serhan Aktoprak, Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Kazakhstan and IOM Coordinator for Central Asian Countries.

During the meeting, priority areas of cooperation were identified, including migration management, protection of migrants’ rights, and the development of regional cooperation.

The importance of taking into account environmental factors and the p...

The scientific and practical conference on the occasion of the Caspian Sea Day

On August 12, 2026, the Caspian Sea Day was solemnly celebrated in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone.  

The main event dedicated to the Caspian Sea Day was the scientific and practical conference "Protection of the Caspian Sea Ecosystem: Regional Cooperation and Sustainable Development".

The forum was attended by members of the country's Government, heads and employees of individual ministries and departments, specialists from relevant structures and scientific institutions of the country,...