STATEMENT FOR THE MEDIA

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...

Statement for the media

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 delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the meeting entitled “Tax and Development” held in Tokyo

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...

A telephone conversation was held between the Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan

On March 7, 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 Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov. The parties discussed the current state in the Near and Middle East.

It was emphasized that all complicated international issues should be resolved only through peaceful, political-diplomatic means and methods based on international law.

At the same time, in the context of recent air att...

Strategic Practitioner Invitation Program (Invitation of Young Diplomats from Central Asia and Caucasus) for FY 2025 organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited eight young and mid-career diplomats from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to visit related facilities in line with this year's theme, "Social Media Usage Techniques and Ethics for Diplomats," during February 15 to 22. They also held discussions with relevant government officials and experts. The overview is as follows.


During their stay, the diplomats with relevant officials from the...

Ambassador of Turkmenistan had a meeting with the Leaders of the Japan Equestrian Federation

On March 12, 2026, in Tokyo, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan A.Bayramov met with the leadership of the Japan Equestrian Federation and the Tokyo Equestrian Complex, Hiroshi Ito and Yoshikazu Matsuda.

The meeting was attended by Member of the Japan-Turkmenistan Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, Member of the House of Representatives of Japan Takuma Miyaji, Director General of the “Ahal-teke Affinity Co. LTD” Japan Economic Society, Member of the International Ahal-Teke Horse Breeding A...

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs A. Gurbanov had a meeting with Ambassador of Australia to Turkmenistan

On March 12, 2026, a meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan A. Gurbanov and the Ambassador of Australia to Turkmenistan (with residence in Moscow) John William Geering.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Australia. Particular attention was paid to strengthening the political and diplomatic dialogue and expanding cooperation in trade-economic and c...

Humanitarian сooperation agenda with the International Committee of the Red Cross discussed at the MFA of Turkmenistan

On 13 March 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Head of the Regional Representation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Central Asia Ms. Biljana Milosevic.

During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues of humanitarian cooperation as well as prospects for further development of interaction between Turkmenistan and the International Committee of the Red Cros...

Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to the children of the Islamic Republic of Iran

During the holy month of Oraza, humanitarian aid was dispatched to the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly children, on behalf of the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

In accordance with the Decree of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, medicines, medical supplies, and other products were sent as humanitarian aid to the friendly Iranian people, primarily to children. This decision is a clear demonstra...

Friendly visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to the People’s Republic of China

On March 17, 2026, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, departed for a friendly visit to the People’s Republic of China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.

At the Ashgabat International Airport, the National Leader spoke with the heads of political parties and public organizations of Turkmenistan.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty noted that cooperation between Turkmenistan and China has reached a qual...