On December 11, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a ceremony of presenting the state award and conferring the honorary title of Turkmenistan “Hormatly il ýaşulusy” (Honorary Elder of the People) to Deputy Secretary of the Security Council under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Foreign Policy Issues Abdulaziz Kamilov. The event was attended by the heads and diplomats of the Ministry...

On December 9, 2024, upon the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairwoman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova accepted credentials from Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia to Turkmenistan Jaap Ora. On behalf of the head of state, the head of the national parliament congratulated the guest on his appointment to a high diplomatic post, wishing him success in strengthening the ties of friendship between the two peoples and intensifying cooperation betwe...

On December 9, 2024, upon the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairwoman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova accepted the credentials from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Turkmenistan Jemal Beker Abdulah. On behalf of the head of state, the head of the national parliament congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to the responsible post, wishing him success in the noble mission of strengthening friendly relations a...

On December 9, 2024, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and the UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Rule of Law and Security Institutions Alexander Zuyev, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the International Conference "Joint Efforts to Strengthen International Peace and Sustainable Development", as well as other events in honor of the International Day of Neutrality. During the meeting, the parties noted the...

On December 9, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov held a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia to Turkmenistan (with residence in Astana) Jaap Ora, who presented copies of his credentials. A.Gurbanov congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment to a responsible post and expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side to provide assistance and support in the implementation of his diplomat...

On December 9, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Serdar Muhammetdurdyev met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Turkmenistan (with residence in Islamabad) Jemal Beker Abdulah at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador presented copies of his credentials to the Turkmen side and noted that he was very glad to be in Turkmenistan. During the me...

On December 7, 2024, a solemn ceremony of presenting credentials took place at St. Peter’s Basilica, where the new Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Holy See Vepa Hajiyev presented his credentials. The ceremony began with an address by Pope Francis, who emphasized the key role of diplomacy in addressing global challenges. The Pope highlighted the Holy See’s commitment to the principle of “positive neutrality” and urged to upkeep hope and creative approach to solving problems. During a brie...