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        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Hero-Arkadag had a meeting in Vienna with the Director General of the IAEA]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159594</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[As part of his visit to the Republic of Austria, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.

Warmly greeting each other, the interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.

Hero-Arkadag noted that, based on its internationally recognized status of permanent neutrality, Turkmenistan cons...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Interview with Hero Arkadag to media representatives during his visit to the Republic of Austria]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159593</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[During his visit to the Republic of Austria, the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with the Agency's Director General, Rafael Grossi, at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to discuss the potential for peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Following the meeting, representatives of our country's media addressed Hero Arkadag with a number of questions.

In response to journalists' questio...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Hero-Arkadag with the Head of the Turkmen-Austrian Society]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159546</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 9, 2026, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, during his visit to the Republic of Austria, held a meeting with the head of the Turkmen-Austrian Society Neda Berger.

Expressing her gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people for the time devoted to the meeting, Neda Berger noted that the current visit of Hero-Arkadag to the friendly country would represent an important step towards strengthening in...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The visit of Hero-Arkadag to the Republic of Austria has begun]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159545</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 8, 2026, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag departed on a visit to the Republic of Austria.

At the International Airport of Ashgabat, Hero-Arkadag was seen off by officials of the country.

A few hours later, the aircraft of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero-Arkadag landed at Vienna International Airport, which was decorated with the State flags of both countries.

Hero-Arkadag was warmly welcomed b...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Telephone Conversation between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159520</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 7, 2026, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko.

First of all, Hero-Arkadag, on his own behalf and on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, warmly congratulated the Speaker of the upper house of the Russian parliament on her birthday, wishing he...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A meeting was held via videoconference between representatives of the Scientific-research institute of natural gas of the State concern “Turkmengas” and the Japanese company “Mitsui & Co., Ltd”]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 03, 2026, a meeting was held via videoconference, organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan, between representatives of the Scientific research institute of natural gas of the State concern “Turkmengas” and the Japanese company “Mitsui & Co., Ltd”.

During the meeting, a presentation was made on the activities and capabilities of the Japanese company “Mitsui & Co., Ltd” in the oil and gas sector. Issues related to establishing potential cooperation were also discussed.

At t...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan expands cooperation with the ancient capital  of Japan, the city of Nara]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159428</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 06, 2026, a visit of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan A. Bayramov to Nara Prefecture was held with the aim of developing cooperation with Nara Prefecture and holding events dedicated to the year “Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses”.
During the visit, within the framework of the year “Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses”, a round table and a number of meetings were held at Nara...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan to discuss cooperation in horse breeding and promotion of Akhal-Teke horses]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 5, 2026, a meeting was held by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan with the participation of General Director of the Japanese economic society “Akhal-teke Affinity Co. LTD” and member of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding Association M.Aoe, as well as founder of the New Zealand company “Krukziener Properties” A.Krukziener.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibilities of organizing joint events aimed at promoting the glory of Akhal-Teke horses worldwide in the...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[On the meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Turkmenistan]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159405</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 6, 2026, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Turkmenistan Jassim Mohammed Al-Attar.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural and humanitarian spheres.

It was noted that the opening of the Embassy o...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[New Ambassador of the Republic of Korea presented copies of his credentials]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159404</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 6 April 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Turkmenistan, Lee Won-jae. During the meeting, the Ambassador presented copies of his credentials.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Turkmen side warmly congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and wished him success in his responsible...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Telephone conversation held between the Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Türkiye]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159403</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 6 April 2026, a telephone conversation was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan.

During the conversation, the sides discussed issues of bilateral partnership, as well as regional and international matters of mutual interest.

Particular attention was paid to the interaction between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Türkiye within the framework of international organizations, a...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The heads of the Foreign Ministries of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tunisia held a telephone conversation]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159349</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 1 April 2026, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad of the Republic of Tunisia Mohamed Ali Nafti.

During the constructive conversation, the heads of the foreign ministries discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda and confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening political and diplomatic dialogue, as well as in expanding trade-economic,...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan met with the President of the Turkmen-Japanese Scientific and Technological Association]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 1, 2026, a meeting was held between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan A.Bayramov and the President of the Turkmen-Japanese Scientific and Technological Association H.Koinuma, as well as representatives of Japanese companies and organizations cooperating with this association.

During the meeting, issues of further strengthening previously established scientific and technological cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan, as well as introducing potential new Japanese companies a...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Directions for the development of Turkmen-Japanese inter-parliamentary relations discussed]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159285</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 1, 2026, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan A.Bayramov, met with the Chairman of the Japan-Turkmen Inter-parliamentary Friendship Group Matsushita Shimpei.

During the meeting, the Ambassador extended his warm congratulations to Matsushita Shimpei on his appointment as the Chairman of the Japan-Turkmen Inter-parliamentary Friendship Group.

The parties discussed the implementation of previously reached agreements and issues concerning key areas, specifically the initiative of t...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A relevant Memorandum was signed between the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan and “Muroosystems Corporation” on the establishment and development of data centers in Turkmenistan]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159251</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 31, 2026, with support of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan, relevant meetings were held between Mr. Zh. Pan, CEO of the Japanese company “Muroosystems Corporation,” and the Ministers of Communications and Energy of Turkmenistan.

Within the framework of the meeting between the head of the aforementioned Japanese company and the Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan, a “Memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan and Muroosystems Corporat...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan and Japan discussed waste recycling technologies]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159250</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[In Ashgabat, the first Turkmen–Japanese “roundtable” meeting on waste recycling and the transition to a circular economy was held.

The meeting was opened by the Ambassador of Japan to Turkmenistan, Sasaki Hiroshi, and a representative of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ishii Hidehiko. The event was attended by representatives of Japanese companies, specialists from relevant agencies of Turkmenistan, as well as experts in the field of ecology.

The main report at the meeting...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Turkmenistan-UN Strategic Advisory Council held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159249</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 31, 2026, the fifth meeting of the Turkmenistan-UN Strategic Advisory Council was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of ministries and agencies, heads and specialists of permanent missions of UN agencies, and others.

During the meeting, participants discussed the coordination of joint efforts to prepare the third Voluntary National Review (VNR) o...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A celebratory event was held in the city of Arkadag to mark the 5th anniversary of the establishment of the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159248</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 29, 2026, a celebration was held to mark the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

As is known, in accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan dated March 29, 2021, a Charity Fund was established to provide assistance to children in need of care.

At the beginning of the ceremony, a congratulatory address from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to th...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of the Philippines (with residence in Tokyo) A. Bayramov met with Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Japan Ms. Mylene J. Garcia-Albano]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159206</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 27, 2026, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of the Philippines (with residence in Tokyo) A. Bayramov met with Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Japan Ms. Mylene J. Garcia-Albano.

During the meeting, Ambassador A. Bayramov expressed gratitude to Ms. Mylene J. Garcia-Albano for her work in developing Turkmen-Philippine relations.

During the meeting, important areas of bilateral relations were discussed, including the organization of high-level visits, strengt...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan met with the Minister in charge of Economic Security of Japan]]></title>
                <link>https://japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159152</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 26, 2026, in Tokyo the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan A. Bayramov, met with the Minister of Economic Security of Japan K. Onoda.

During the meeting, Ambassador A. Bayramov expressed gratitude for the work done to develop Turkmen-Japanese relations.

At the meeting, the parties discussed the development of relations between the two countries, specifically cooperation in various areas, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, scientific and innovative col...]]></description>
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