Policy
Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan meets with Chinese Vice-President
24.05.2025On 23 May 2025, during the visit of the Turkmen delegation to China, the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan met with Vice-President of the People's Republic of China Han Zheng. The parties discussed key aspects of bilateral cooperation and international initiatives of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The Chinese side highly appreciated the adoption of the UN resolution on the initiative of Turkmenistan to declare 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust, and reaffirmed support for the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan. It was noted that Turkmenistan's peace-loving policy promotes the development of equal co-operation with all countries. Particular attention was paid to the historical ties between the two countries dating back to the times of the Great Silk Road. Today, these relations, based on mutual respect and trust, are successfully developing in the political, economic and humanitarian spheres. Within the framework of the visit, the Turkmen delegation also held a meeting with the leadership of the Song Qingling Foundation, where the parties discussed the prospects of co-operation in the humanitarian sphere, including interaction with the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation.
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Pakistan hosted a screening of the film ‘Magtymguly Pyragy’
23.05.2025On 22 May, a screening of the feature film ‘Magtymguly Pyragy’ was held in the building of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Islamabad. The event was organised for representatives of the Afghan Turkmen community living in Pakistan, the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission reported. According to the source, at the beginning of the meeting it was noted that the film, made in 2024 in honour of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great poet, is the result of joint work of Turkmen and Uzbek cinematographers. The audience highly appreciated the level of the production and expressed admiration for the depth of disclosure of the historical epoch. The significance of the film as an important cultural project strengthening the spiritual bond between the peoples of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan was especially emphasised. The screening ended with a lively discussion, during which the guests expressed gratitude to the organisers for the opportunity to touch the cultural and spiritual history of the Turkmen people.
The delegation of Turkmenistan spoke at the 34th session of the UN Commission on the Rule of Law
23.05.2025A delegation of Turkmenistan is taking part in the 34th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice at the UN Office in Vienna. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission in Austria. During the session, the Turkmen delegation outlined the key priorities of the national policy in the field of law enforcement. Special attention was paid to measures to counteract forms of transnational crime. The delegation emphasised Turkmenistan's commitment to deepen cooperation with international partners, in particular with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in order to strengthen both national and regional capacities to counter these threats. In addition, the delegation emphasised the importance of Turkmenistan's initiative, as a result of which the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 77/32 in 2023. The document notes the importance of international cooperation in combating transnational organized crime and terrorism, as well as the need to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to detect, investigate and prosecute new and traditional forms of crime. The source notes that the delegation concluded its statement by reaffirming Turkmenistan's continued commitment to the principles of multilateral cooperation and its active role in promoting international initiatives aimed at strengthening peace, security and justice.
Turkmenistan and China discussed the development of inter-parliamentary dialogue
23.05.2025As part of the working visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Chairman of the Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova to the People's Republic of China, the delegation held extended talks with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji. This is reported by the press service of the national parliament. They discussed the prospects of cooperation in the format ‘Central Asia - China’, including the establishment of an inter-parliamentary council, holding thematic forums with the participation of women and youth, as well as the activation of the work of inter-parliamentary friendship groups. The parties stressed the importance of deepening the dialogue between the profile committees, young parliamentarians and women MPs of the two countries, as well as the organization of joint events contributing to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation. The Chinese side expressed interest in further expanding cooperation with Turkmenistan in the spheres of education, science, health and agriculture. Gulmanova expressed confidence that the meetings and talks would give an additional impetus to the development of the inter-parliamentary dialogue. She also invited Zhao Leji to take part in the international events planned in Turkmenistan on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the status of Permanent Neutrality, which will be celebrated in 2025, the International Year of Peace and Trust.
Turkmen delegation visits Song Qingling Centre in Beijing
23.05.2025On 22 May 2025, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Chairman of the Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova visited the Song Qingling Youth Scientific, Technical and Cultural Exchange Centre of the People's Republic of China, located in Beijing, during a working visit to the People's Republic of China. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The delegation familiarised itself with the projects of the Song Qingling Foundation in the field of children's health care. In addition, the delegation noted the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Foundation Shen Bailey in the March conference in the city of Arkadag dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 4th anniversary of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship. The Chinese side positively assessed the activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Foundation and expressed interest in expanding co-operation. The importance of parliamentary support for strengthening long-term Turkmen-Chinese ties was also emphasised.
Turkmenistan actively participates in Global News Forum 2025 in Istanbul
23.05.2025Global News Forum 2025, an international forum organised by the Turkish Broadcasting Corporation (TRT) and the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), is being held in Istanbul from 21 to 23 May. Turkmenistan is represented at the event by Deputy Chairman of the State Committee on Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography Annasahet Kakayev. This is reported by the IIC. On the first day of the forum, the achievements of Turkmen media were noted. The State Committee of Turkmenistan was among the leaders in the number of publications on the news platform ‘AsiaVision’, promptly covering key events and activities in the country. This confirms Turkmenistan's active position in international information exchange and commitment to the principles of reliable journalism. The second day of the forum was dedicated to modern media trends. The participants discussed the application of artificial intelligence in the news industry, the possibilities of social networks for information dissemination, as well as the issues of improving the quality of content and automation of work processes. These discussions are particularly relevant for the further development of Turkmenistan's media sphere.
Turkmenistan and UN discussed priorities for co-operation during the Country Team meeting
22.05.2025On 22 May this year, a meeting of the UN Country Team in Turkmenistan was held in the format of a videoconference. The event was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, as well as heads of agencies and regional structures of the United Nations. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The main topic of discussion was the priorities of cooperation for the new cycle of the UN Framework Programme on Sustainable Development for 2026-2030. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan highlighted the key areas of partnership, including peace and security, socio-economic development, achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), transport and energy cooperation and combating climate change. The participants discussed prospects for cooperation in such areas as sustainable development, ecology, humanitarian issues, protection of cultural heritage, as well as modernisation of education and healthcare systems. The UN representatives informed about the ongoing joint projects with Turkmenistan and presented their proposals on further strengthening of the partnership. At the end of the meeting, a schedule of forthcoming events and consultations was agreed upon.
Turkmenistan participated in the first meeting of the Termez Dialogue
22.05.2025Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov took part in the 1st session of Termez dialogue on strengthening ties between Central and South Asia on May 20. The event was held under the motto ‘Common Space of Peace, Friendship and Prosperity’. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The forum was attended by heads of foreign ministries, experts from think tanks, representatives of financial institutions and international organisations. The main topics of discussion were issues of regional security and stability, prospects for sustainable development, expansion of private sector participation in economic cooperation. The Turkmen delegation presented initiatives to develop cooperation in transport and logistics, energy, economic and humanitarian spheres. Particular attention was paid to the significance of the International Year of Peace and Trust proclaimed at the initiative of Turkmenistan. The participants in the dialogue expressed confidence that the agreements reached would contribute to strengthening interregional ties and maintaining peace.
Turkmenistan and UN discussed co-operation in the field of youth policy
22.05.2025Turkmenistan's Education Minister Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev met with a delegation led by UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs Felipe Paullier in Ashgabat on 21 May. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. According to the source, during the talks Gurbangeldiyev emphasised the importance of the meeting for the development of international cooperation in the field of youth policy and education. F.Paullier expressed gratitude for the reception, noting that his visit to Turkmenistan was the first in Central Asia. He praised the activities of the Magtymguly Youth Organization and noted Turkmenistan's active role in promoting youth initiatives, including within the framework of the UN Central Asian Youth Dialogue. The guest also stressed the importance of involving youth in decision-making and expressed gratitude for cooperation with the UN. He congratulated Turkmenistan on the 30th anniversary of neutrality and wished further success. The Turkmen side noted that systematic work on the development of youth policy and its legal and regulatory support is underway in the country, important national documents are being adopted and international initiatives are being promoted. Turkmenistan's readiness to intensify cooperation with international structures in this sphere was emphasised, stressing the positive results of cooperation with the UN
Turkmenistan participated in the 78th session of the World Health Assembly
22.05.2025On 19-20 May 2025, a delegation of Turkmenistan led by Minister of Health and Medical Industry Myrat Mammedov took part in the 78th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) held in Geneva. Participation in the forum was another confirmation of Turkmenistan's aspiration for active international cooperation in the field of health protection and strengthening global partnership, the press service of the Turkmenistan's diplomatic mission in the Swiss Confederation reported. One of the key outcomes of the session was the adoption of the Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, which emphasises the need for international solidarity, strengthening the capacity of health systems and increasing the resilience of societies to global challenges. Speaking at the plenary session, Minister Myrat Mammedov emphasised the importance of strengthening international cooperation, noting the priority directions of Turkmenistan's state policy in public health. The session included a number of bilateral meetings aimed at expanding cooperation with the World Health Organisation and its relevant structures. The source notes that on 19 May, Minister M. Mammedov held a meeting with WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of interaction, noting the positive dynamics of cooperation. Special attention was paid to Turkmenistan's initiatives in the prevention of non-communicable diseases, promotion of healthy lifestyles and development of medical education. The Minister conveyed an official invitation from the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the events on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the country's neutrality, which will be held on 12 December 2025. Also, on 20 May, Minister M. Mammedov met with Dr Hans Kluge, Director of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The talks were devoted to issues of bilateral cooperation, including the planning of joint events for the 30th anniversary of neutrality and the celebration of the Day of Health Workers in Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan and Pakistan discussed bilateral cooperation
22.05.2025Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Atajan Movlamov held a meeting with former Federal Minister of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination of Pakistan Nadeem Jan on 20 May. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission. During the conversation, N. Jan stressed the high level of friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Pakistan and expressed interest in further expansion of bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. In turn, the Ambassador familiarised the interlocutor with the basics of Turkmenistan's foreign policy course based on the principles of positive neutrality. He also spoke about the current stages of the country's development, in particular, the implementation of the Arkadag ‘smart city’ project. Special emphasis was placed on the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) regional energy project. At the end of the talks. N.Jan noted the importance of the country's peace-loving initiatives aimed at strengthening peace and stability.
Turkmenistan strengthens co-operation with the UN in the field of youth policy
22.05.2025Turkmen Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov held a meeting with UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs Felipe Paullier on 21 May this year. During the talks, the parties discussed prospects for expanding partnership in the implementation of youth policy and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Rashid Meredov noted the active participation of Turkmen youth in international initiatives of the UN, including UNICEF and UNESCO programmes. Special attention was paid to the role of the SDG Young Ambassadors, who represent the country at global platforms such as the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The sides highly appreciated Turkmenistan's legal framework in the sphere of youth policy, including the Law ‘On State Youth Policy’ and the Strategy for International Youth Cooperation for 2023-2030. The prospects of implementation of the joint Programme ‘Youth, Peace and Security’ for 2025-2027 were also discussed. Special attention was paid to the upcoming LLDC3 Youth Forum, which will be held in August 2025 in the tourist zone ‘Avaza’ in the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries.
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