On March 2-3, 2026, in Tokyo, within the framework of the joint initiative “Platform for Collaboration on Tax”, established by the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the United Nations, a meeting entitled “Tax and Development” was held. Representatives of international financial organizations, heads of financial and tax authorities of various countries, experts and specialists of international organizations participated...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports that in connection with the current situation in the Middle East region, Turkmenistan, based on the principles of humanism and mutual respect, and also being strictly committed to fulfilling its international obligations, fully provides all the necessary conditions for the passage of citizens of foreign states, motor vehicles, and rolling stock of railway transport across the Turkmen-Iranian border. At the same time, all international check...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expresses its concern due to the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East and stresses that the fact that this escalation occurred amid diplomatic efforts on the settlement of the situation in the region is regrettable. Turkmenistan that has the status of permanent neutrality recognized by the United Nations, once again declares that all the complicated international issues must be resolved on the basis of the UN Charter and international...

On 26 February 2026, at Lancaster House in London, a Turkmen delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, participated in a business reception with representatives of the United Kingdom’s business community. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy, delivered welcoming remarks, emphasizing the importance of strengthening economic ties with Central Asia and developing sustainable partnership projects. The Ministe...

On 26 February 2025, within the framework of the working visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a number of bilateral documents aimed at developing cooperation in education, science, and human capacity building were signed. Among the signed documents were: a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of E...

On 26 February 2026, a bilateral meeting was held at Lancaster House between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Yvette Cooper. The negotiations were also attended by the Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty. The talks covered a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, the regional agenda and current international topics. The importance of...

As a separate item of the visit programme to the United Kingdom, a meeting was held between the Turkmen delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and Professor Timothy Williams of the Institute of Archaeology at University College London (UCL). Following the meeting, an Agreement was signed between the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the UCL Institute of Archaeology. During the discussion, the Turkmen side highlighted Timothy Williams’ longstan...