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The President of the UAE accepted the credentials of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan
03.12.2025On 1 December, Bayram Bayramov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the UAE, presented his credentials to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The first part of the ceremony, with an honor guard and national anthems, was held on 27 November, according to the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court of the UAE Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Ambassador conveyed greetings from the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, to the UAE leadership. The President of the UAE congratulated the diplomat on his appointment and expressed his readiness to further strengthen bilateral ties. The parties discussed the participation of the Emirati delegation in an international forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality. B. Bayramov also extended an invitation to the President of the UAE to visit Turkmenistan. Concluding the meeting, the Ambassador thanked for the support of cooperation and confirmed his readiness to promote the development of partnership between the two countries.
A delegation from Turkmenistan underwent training as part of the ITEC programme in New Delhi
03.12.2025From 12 November to 3 December, a delegation from the Mejlis of Turkmenistan took part in the 37th Inter-Parliamentary Internship Programme organised by the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India and held in New Delhi. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The programme was aimed at studying the basics of parliamentary activity, exchanging experience and improving the professional skills of participants. The interns were presented with detailed information about the structure and work of the Indian Parliament — its committees, apparatus, as well as the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha chambers. Particular attention was paid to the legislative process, the role of parliament in the country's political system, the interaction of deputies with the media, and the educational work of the Institute of Parliamentary Studies. The participants gave presentations on their parliaments and countries. Representatives of Turkmenistan spoke about the priorities of Turkmenistan's peaceful policy, the composition of the Mejlis, and the ongoing reforms of the legal framework, including the development of parliamentary diplomacy. Excursions to historical and cultural sites in India, which were held as part of the programme, will allow participants to consolidate their knowledge in practice.
The President of Turkmenistan sent his condolences to the President of Sri Lanka
03.12.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his condolences to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka over the floods caused by heavy rains. The disaster has led to loss of life and destruction, according to TDH. Head of State conveyed words of support to the families of the victims and wished the victims a speedy recovery.
The Romanian Ambassador noted the high level of partnership with Turkmenistan
02.12.2025Turkmenistan remains a key partner for Romania in Central Asia, said Ion Naval, Romania's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan, at a reception on the occasion of Romania's National Day. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. According to the diplomat, over the past 33 years, bilateral relations have encompassed political dialogue, cultural ties, water resource management, transport and energy. I. Naval emphasised the role of the Inter-governmental Joint Turkmen-Romanian Commission on Economic, Trade, Technical and Scientific Cooperation, which has already held seven sessions, as well as active contacts at the level of governments and foreign ministries in 2025. The diplomat paid particular attention to transport cooperation, including the agreement on the liberalisation of road transport and the development of the international route ‘Black Sea - Caspian Sea’ through Turkmenistan, Romania, Azerbaijan and Georgia. In the energy sector, cooperation continued through the Romanian-Turkmen working group, which identified new opportunities for cooperation. In the field of education, the number of Romanian scholarships for Turkmen students increased, and the range of training expanded from the oil and gas industry to medicine, biotechnology and computer sciences. The Ambassador congratulated Turkmenistan on the 30th anniversary of its neutrality, emphasising the country's importance as a constructive participant in international dialogue and a supporter of peaceful solutions in the UN and other forums.
The Ambassador of the State of Kuwait presented his credentials to the Mejlis of Turkmenistan
02.12.2025On 1 December, on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairwoman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova accepted the credentials of the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait to Turkmenistan, Abdulaziz Ahmad Al-Adwani. This was reported by TDH. On behalf of the Head of State, the Chairwoman of the Mejlis congratulated the diplomat on his appointment and wished him success in strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The Ambassador expressed his gratitude for the reception and conveyed greetings to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, greetings from the Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The diplomat was introduced to the structure of the Mejlis and told about the work to improve national legislation, as well as the key areas of Turkmenistan's domestic and foreign policy. At the end of the meeting, the Ambassador stated that he intends to actively promote the further strengthening of friendly ties between Turkmenistan and the State of Kuwait.
Turkmenistan and Kuwait discussed expanding bilateral cooperation
02.12.2025On 1 December, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov met with the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait to Turkmenistan, Abdulaziz Ahmad Al-Adwani, who presented copies of his credentials. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen side congratulated the diplomat on his appointment and noted its readiness to support his work on developing bilateral relations. The meeting discussed the current state of relations and possible areas for their expansion. The discussion focused on political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation. The importance of regular high-level contacts was noted. The participation of the Kuwaiti delegation in the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality was discussed separately. At the end of the meeting, the Ambassador thanked the Turkmen side and stated that he intended to work actively to strengthen friendly relations.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the President of the United Arab Emirates
02.12.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the people of the country on the occasion of the National Day. This was reported by TDH. In his message, the Head of State emphasised that Turkmenistan values its friendly ties with the UAE and looks forward to their further development. The President of Turkmenistan wished the President of the UAE health and prosperity, and the people of the country progress and sustainable development.
The President of Turkmenistan opened a new livestock complex called ‘Altyn halka’
02.12.2025On 1 December, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening of a new livestock complex belonging to the state-owned enterprise ‘Altyn Halka’ and familiarised himself with the upgrades to the material and technical base of the water management system. This was reported by TDH. The complex includes an administrative building, a digital control centre, a laboratory, a canteen, a milking parlour, buildings for 500 head of cattle and 200 calves, veterinary and quarantine units, a feed warehouse and premises for equipment. All processes are controlled through a digital system: animal data is stored on chips, cameras record activity on the premises, and monitoring is carried out in real time. The laboratory is equipped with equipment from the United States, Japan, Germany, Poland and Bulgaria. It is used to analyse feed and milk: moisture, acidity, composition and nutritional indicators are measured. The complex's management was given new equipment: tractors, ‘John Deere’ grain and forage harvesters, specialised machines and motor vehicles manufactured in China and Japan. The President of Turkmenistan also visited the Altyn Asyr Turkmen Lake Management and Supervision Department. Here, he inspected new water management equipment purchased from ‘Shantui Construction Machinery FZE’. The department reported that the equipment will be used in the construction and operation of water supply facilities and hydraulic structures. The Head of State noted that the commissioning of the complex and the renewal of water management equipment are part of the planned modernisation of the agricultural sector.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his condolences to the President of Indonesia
02.12.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent his condolences to President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto over the floods in the province of Sumatra. Heavy rains have caused casualties and destruction, according to AsmanNews. Head of State conveyed words of support to the families of the victims and wished the victims a speedy recovery.
The President of Turkmenistan expressed his condolences to the King of Thailand
02.12.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov conveyed his condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand over the floods that occurred after heavy rains and led to human casualties and destruction. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. Head of State expressed his support for the families of the victims and wished those affected a speedy recovery.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with the Diplomatic Adviser to the President of Italy
01.12.2025On 28 November, Turkmenistan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Italy, Toyly Komekov, held a meeting with Fabio Cassese, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of Italy. This was reported by the online news resource TerraNews. The negotiations focused on the implementation of agreements reached during the October visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Italy, as well as the expansion of cooperation in international organisations and in the political, cultural, scientific and economic spheres in 2026. The role of Turkmenistan's UN-recognised neutrality as an important factor in regional stability was highlighted separately. F. Cassese conveyed greetings to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of Turkmenistan, and wished success for the International Forum on 12 December in Ashgabat. Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their commitment to maintaining active dialogue and strengthening bilateral relations.
Turkmenistan and Japan accelerate preparations for the first ‘Central Asia + Japan’ summit
01.12.2025Turkmenistan and Japan have confirmed their readiness to accelerate preparations for the first summit of leaders of the ‘Central Asia + Japan’ Dialogue. This became known after a meeting between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan, A. Bayramov, and the Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Eri Arfiya, according to IIC. The parties announced their intention to continue coordination for the earliest possible holding of the summit and noted the importance of cooperation in international forums. The main goal of the meeting was to bring the ‘Central Asia + Japan’ format to the level of Heads of State and to strengthen work on economic security, infrastructure projects and decarbonisation. Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Japan A. Bayramov also discussed the Japanese delegation's participation in events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, which are planned in Ashgabat in December 2025.
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