TURKMENISTAN IS PREPARING FOR EXPO 2025 OSAKA

On 20-21 June 2023, the Turkmen delegation held meetings with the World Expo 2025 Association of Japan and the Osaka city hall in preparation for Turkmenistan's participation in the World Expo 2025.

The meetings discussed organisational and technical issues relating to Turkmenistan's participation in the exhibition.

THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN RECEIVED THE VICE PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL UNION OF CYCLISTS

On June 24, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Vice President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), President of the Asian Cycling Confederation Osama Al Shafar.

The guest emphasized the unchanging interest of the UCI in expanding the traditional cooperation with Turkmenistan, which makes a significant contribution to the development of the cycling sports movement.

The head of state expressed confidence that during the current visit he would have an opportun...

THE NEW AMBASSADOR OF TAJIKISTAN WAS RECEIVED IN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN

On June 27, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan Vafo Niyatbekzoda, who presented copies of his credentials.

During the meeting, the diplomats discussed the state of and prospects for bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas.

The Minister expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side to provide assistance and support in the implementati...

TURKMENISTAN-JAPAN: STRENGTHENING INTER-PARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS

On June 29, 2023 the Mejlis of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with Matsushita Shinpei, Chairman of the Secretariat of the Inter-Parliamentary Japan-Turkmen Friendship Group.

Warmly welcoming the guest, Chairperson of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova noted the consistently increasing role of parliamentarians in public life. Today the inter-parliamentary cooperation is one of the most important instruments for maintaining effective dialogue between the countries, strengthening the effective international...

AMBASSADOR OF TURKMENISTAN TO JAPAN TOOK PART IN THE UNITAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT

The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan A.Bayramov took part in the event on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), as well as the 20th anniversary of the UNITAR office in Hiroshima, Japan.

The participants of the event discussed the important role of the UN in training national and local civil servants of the UN Member States in promoting peace, prosperity through sustainable economic growth, preserving the environment within...

MEETING WITH THE GOVERNOR OF THE PEOPLE'S GOVERNMENT OF SHAANXI PROVINCE

On June 30, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Governor of the People's Government of Shaanxi Province of the People's Republic of China Zhao Gang, who arrived in Turkmenistan at the head of the provincial delegation to participate in the events on the opening of the city of Arkadag.

During the meeting, the parties updated the issues of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation, and exchanged views on further expanding ties on priority aspects of interaction....

ISSUES OF COOPERATION BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND UNIDO DISCUSSED

On July 1, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev held talks with the Deputy Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Ciyong Zou, who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the events on the grand opening of the city of Arkadag.

During the meeting, the parties analyzed the current state of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNIDO, and exchanged views on further expanding and strengthening the partnership.

In...

AMBASSADOR OF TUNISIA PRESENTED COPIES OF HIS CREDENTIALS

On July 4, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan B.Myatiev received copies of his credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Turkmenistan (with residence in Moscow) Tarek Ben Salem.

The Deputy Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment to a responsible post and expressed hope that his diplomatic activities would contribute to the further development of Turkmen-Tunisian relations.

During the meeting, the diplomats discu...

AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF TUNISIA ACCREDITED IN TURKMENISTAN

On June 4, 2023, the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D.Gulmanova received her credentials from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tunisia to Turkmenistan Tarek Ben Salem.

On behalf of the Head of Turkmenistan, the head of the national parliament congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to a responsible post, wishing him success in his noble mission to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two states.

On behalf of the leadership of th...

THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN TOOK PART IN THE COUNCIL OF HEADS OF STATE OF THE SCO MEMBER STATES

On July 4, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held via videoconference.

The head of the Turkmen state was invited to the meeting in the status of an honored guest, which is a clear confirmation of the steadily growing authority of Turkmenistan on the world stage, as well as its proactive position on topical issues of effective partnership, both in bilateral and mul...