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...

On January 10, 2026, the 64th meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.  The meeting was attended by the relevant Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, leadership and representatives of various ministries and relevant agencies of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, information was provided on the results of the work of the Interdepartmental Commission for the past year in accordance with...

On January 7, 2026, the presentation of the new book by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, “Neutrality of Turkmenistan – the Bright Way of Peace and Trust” was held at the premises of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania. Opening the event, participants emphasized that the presented publication is the outcome of a deep and comprehensive understanding of the historical experience and contemporary significance of Turkmenistan’s policy of permanent neutrality, which has received...

On January 8, 2026, the presentation ceremony of the collection of poems by the Eastern thinker and classical poet Magtymguly Fragi, translated into the Romanian language was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the leadership and staff members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, chiefs of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, heads of d...

On 29 December 2025, a telephone conversation was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. After exchanging sincere congratulations upon the upcoming New Year 2026, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Hero-Arkadag and the President of Uzbekistan conveyed wishes of progress and prosperity to the brotherly peoples of two countries. Tak...

In regard to reports about the attack on the residence of the President of Russia, the Turkmen side expresses concern and condemns such actions, which pose threat to international security and stability, especially against the backdrop of ongoing efforts to settle the conflict by the means of negotiation. As a state with permanent neutrality status recognized by the United Nations, Turkmenistan always emphasizes the need to resolve all international issues exclusively through peaceful, politi...

On December 20, 2025, during the working visit to Japan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the Prime Minister of Japan Takaichi Sanae. Warmly welcoming the Turkmen leader, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae thanked him for accepting the invitation to visit Japan and expressed confidence that present meeting plays an important role in strengthening bilateral cooperation. The Prime Minister of Japan noted the constructiveness of interstate relations, emphasizing the importa...