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 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...

As a full and active member of the United Nations, for over 30 years Turkmenistan continues to significantly contribute to the implementation of the principles of its Charter. Defending the importance of peaceful coexistence, preventive diplomacy and dialogue based on equality, Turkmenistan has always encouraged constructive collaboration on the international arena. Preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Neutrality in 2025, as well as to fulfill the UN General Assembly Resolution on d...

On 13 August 2024, in the framework of the visit to Turkey of the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, a meeting was held with the Secretary General of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) Sultan Raev.  During the meeting, a detailed exchange of views was held on joint events dedicated to the declaration of the ancient Turkmen city of Anew as “the Cultural Capital of...

On 13 August 2024, President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, who is on a visit to Ankara. The head of MFA of Turkmenistan conveyed to the President of the Republic of Türkiye greetings and best wishes on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamed...