On 24 August 2024, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin in the framework of the visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Tajikistan. During the meeting, the parties noted with content the high level of development of bilateral ties on the basis of friendly and trustful political dialogue at the highest level. The sides assessed the current condition of trade-economic ties, discussed b...

The year 2024 is marked by the solemn celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet-philosopher Magtymguly Fragi. In the row of activities on marking the anniversary of the outstanding Turkmen classical poet Magtymguly Fragi, special attention is given to publishing activities - publication of collections of poems, research works, scientific articles, monographs, special editions, issues of newspapers and magazines dedicated to the unique heritage of the great th...

On 23 August 2024, a meeting was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and Farrukh Shahzad Rao, Director General of the National Logistics Corporation of Pakistan. During the meeting, the parties noted that the time-tested Turkmen-Pakistani relations have great potential for further development. In particular, the sides discussed economic matters with a focus on establishing partnership in the transport a...

On 22 August 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Kashif Nazir, President and Engineer-in-Chief of Pakistan’s “Frontier Works Organization”. During the talks, the parties noted with satisfaction the traditionally friendly nature of Turkmen-Pakistani relations.  At the meeting, the sides considered possibilities of establishing partnership in the sphere of urban development, improvement of road and transport infrastructure, construction of irrigation sys...

On 17 August 2024, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmed Gurbanov participated in the ministerial session of the third summit “Voice of Global South” organized by the Government of the Republic of India in virtual format.  The overall theme of the summit, which brought together representatives of more than 100 countries, was “An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future”. The aim of the event was to formulate concrete proposals to deepen mutually beneficial regional c...

On 16 August 2024, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Ms. Inger Andersen, UN Under-Secretary-General, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in the format of a videoconference. The parties reiterated the importance of consolidating efforts at the international, regional and national levels to resolve global environmental problems. During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed a n...

On 14 August 2024, the political consultations were held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkiye in Ankara. The Turkmen delegation was headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, while the Turkish delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan. During the meeting, the parties noted the traditionally high level of interstate relations, dynami...