On 1 September 2025, as part of the EXPO-2025 World Exhibition held in Osaka, Japan, a festive event dedicated to the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence took place at the National Pavilion of Turkmenistan. The event aimed to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Turkmen people their exquisite carpet art and traditional national costumes to the world community. Special attention was given to the achievements of Turkmenistan’s textile industry. Exhibition guests were introd...

On August 31, 2025, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a working visit to the People's Republic of China to participate in the Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and celebrations dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II. At the Ashgabat International Airport, the Head of state was seen off by officials of the country. Turkmenistan's cooperation with the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is becoming increasin...

On August 29, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung. Having exchanged warm greetings, the interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to discuss priority areas of interstate dialogue. Having congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his election as President of the Republic of Korea, the head of the Turkmen state wished him great success in his responsible state activ...

On 29 August 2025, as part of the EXPO 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka, Japan, an international conference on the theme “Turkmenistan – a Land of Friendship, Brotherhood and Hospitality” was held at the National Pavilion of Turkmenistan. The event was dedicated to the country’s tourism sector. The main purpose of the conference was to promote Turkmenistan’s tourism potential on the international stage, strengthen cooperation with Japan, and encourage collaboration between public and private en...

On August 28, 2025, a meeting was held in Moscow between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov. The heads of the foreign policy agencies noted with satisfaction the fruitful nature of the interstate dialogue, built on the principles of in-depth strategic partnership. Having emphasized the key role of contacts at high and the highest levels, the sides agreed that these meetings serves as the...

On August 25, 2025, 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 issues of bilateral cooperation and emphasized the importance of interaction in the international political arena. In this context, the heads of the foreign policy agencies agreed to continue an active political dialogue, including negotiation...

On August 25, 2025, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Additional Secretary of the MFA of Pakistan for West Asia and Afghanistan Syed Ali Asad Gillani. During the meeting, the parties discussed cooperation between Turkmenistan and Pakistan in areas of mutual interest, noting the fruitful nature of the partnership within the framework of international and regional structures. The parties emphasized that trade and economic cooper...