On May 30, 2024, consultations were held in a format of a videoconference between the heads of structural divisions of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. During the consultations, the sides discussed the current state of bilateral relations in the political, trade, economic, investment, cultural, humanitarian, and agricultural spheres, and identified priorities for further bilateral interaction. In particular, it was noted tha...

On May 29, 2024, a ministerial conference in the “Central Asia – Italy” format was held in Rome. The event was attended by the executives of foreign policy departments of Central Asian countries, Italy, as well as representatives of the European Union. The Deputy of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, was the head of Turkmenistan delegation. The heads of foreign policy departments discussed the condition and prospects of interaction in the for...

On May 28, 2024, at the MFA of Turkmenistan, a meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and the Regional Representative of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia Matilda Bogner. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on current issues in the development of Turkmenistan’s partnership with the UN OHCHR. It was noted that in order to further improve the activities of democratic institutions and ef...

On May 27, 2024, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev greeted the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, who is currently on a visit to Astana. At the beginning of the conversation, the head of the foreign affairs department conveyed to the President of Kazakhstan greetings and wishes from the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov...

On May 27, 2024, political consultations were held in Astana between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Turkmen side was headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Kazakh side by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu. The agenda of the consultations was very busy. The parties noted that Turkmen-Kaz...

On May 27, 2024, a meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and members of the business delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the current state and promising areas of bilateral trade and economic cooperation. It was noted that there are great opportunities for deepening relations in trade, investment, industry, and that is why it is necessary to intensify all mechanisms for the devel...

On May 24, 2024, a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held at the capital's Garagum Hotel. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Kh. Geldimyradov. Addressing the participants of the meeting, the head of the delegation of Turkmenistan conveyed greetings and wishes for successful work on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan. Sincere gratitude was expressed to those gathered for accepti...