On February 12, 2026, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov. During the conversation, the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, paying special attention to the practical implementation of previously reached agreements, as well as the schedule of upcoming contacts and joint events. The significance of coordinating effort...

On 11 February 2026, a meeting between the German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs and the leadership of foreign ministries of Central Asian countries took place in Berlin. The Turkmen side was represented at the meeting by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov. The main themes of the talks were the development of cooperation in the energy sector, regional partnership matters and others. Speaking at the plenary session of the Central Asia-Germany format,...

In Turkmenistan 60-70 percent of the automobile market is occupied by “Toyota” automobiles. This indicator compared to their own homeland Japan is higher (in Japan less than 50 percent). About this at the ceremonial reception held by the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan on the occasion of the Emperor’s birthday, was noted. According to the Embassy’s presentation information, in 2024 year 50 percent of Japanese goods exported to Turkmenistan fell to the share of automobiles. “Toyota” automo...

During 2025 year between the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Emperor of Japan Naruhito held two meetings are the symbol of very high-level relations between these countries. About this the Ambassador of Japan in Turkmenistan at the ceremonial reception held on the occasion of the Emperor’s birthday in his speech said. According to the diplomat’s noting, in 2025 during the two visits carried out to Japan by the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan, the head...

Turkmen-Japanese cooperation has demonstrated dynamic progress in the political, trade, economic, and cultural spheres in recent years. This was stated by Mr. Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, at a reception to mark Emperor Naruhito’s birthday. “Speaking about Turkmen-Japanese cooperation, I would like to emphasize the dynamic progress in the political, trade-economic and cultural spheres in recent years,”...

On February 9, 2026, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan, A. Bayramov, met with the President of the Turkmen-Japanese Scientific and Technological Association, H. Koinuma, and representatives of Japanese companies working with the Association. At the meeting the parties discussed further strengthening the scientific and technological cooperation previously established between Turkmenistan and Japan, as well as introducing potential new Japanese companies to the Turkmen market. During the m...

On 10 February 2026, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye Omer Bolat, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a visit. Expressing gratitude for the time allocated for the meeting, the Minister noted the high level of dynamically developing cooperation between the two countries in various areas. Taking the opportunity, he conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the Head of the Turkmen state, as well as to the Chairman of the Halk M...