Сooperation with the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia were discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

On January 12, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with Kakha Imnadze, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and the Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia.

During the meeting, they reaffirmed Turkmenistan's commitment to further strengthening its strategic partnership with the United Nations, including in the context of jointly implementing the objectives set forth in UN General Assembly res...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkmenistan

On 12 January 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkmenistan Ali Mojtaba Rouzbahani.

During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of bilateral cooperation of mutual interest.

They viewed specific topics of regional and international agenda, as well as outlined further steps for implementing activities in 2026 within the framework of previously reached agreements....

Present vectors of Turkmen-Azerbaijani ties discussed

On 12 January 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismet Gezalov.

During the meeting, the sides discussed present vectors of Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

Special attention was paid to the arrangement of visits at high and the highest levels, as well as meetings between the leaders...

Turkmenistan stands for constructive cooperation with the European Union

On January 14, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Turkmenistan Beata Peksa.

During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of issues related to further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural-humanitarian spheres.

The parties paid special attention to the arrangement of the upco...

Talks were held between the heads of the foreign policy departments of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Austria

On January 19, 2026, a meeting was held via videoconference between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger.

During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural- humanitarian spheres.

The parties highly valued the cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Austr...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the EU Special Representative for Central Asia

On January 21, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov met with the EU Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in events as part of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) Week.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for developing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in areas of mutual interest.

They expressed int...

A meeting was held at MFA of Turkmenistan with the Secretary of the MEA of the Republic of India

On January 21, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Secretary for Western Affairs of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India, Sibi George.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral relations in the political, trade-economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

The importance of mutual meetings and visits at the highest political level was emphasized in order to develop Turkmen-...

Meeting with the FAO Director-General held at the MFA of Turkmenistan

On 21 January 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Qu Dongyu.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to cooperation with FAO. The Turkmen side reaffirmed its readiness to further strengthen and expand practical interaction with FAO, including through the implementation of joint programmes and project...

Works of Turkmen schoolchildren will be exhibited at the Japanese art exhibition “Art beyond boundaries”

With the support of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan, Turkmen children will participate in the schoolchildren's art exhibition “Art beyond boundaries” scheduled for January 22–February 1, 2026, in Tokyo.

The exhibition is being organized at the National Art Center in Tokyo jointly by the “Japan-Eurasia” Society and the “SUMI” International Association.

As part of the proclamation of 2026 in Turkmenistan as “Independent neutral Turkmenistan – the homeland of purposeful winged horses”, t...

President of Turkmenistan received the Head of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

On 21 December 2026, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Qu Dongyu.

Expressing gratitude for the time devoted to the meeting, the guest emphasized the unwavering interest of the organization he leads in cooperation with Turkmenistan. At the same time, Qu Dongyu noted the importance of Turkmenistan’s international initiatives aimed at ensuring universal environmental well-being.

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