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Turkmenistan strengthens maritime transport with the launch of “Gadamly”
14.05.2026On May 12, a ceremony was held at the Baku International Sea Port to welcome the cargo vessel “Gadamly” — the first ship of its class built in Turkmenistan, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Azerbaijan, G. Elyasov, representatives of transport and logistics organizations of both countries, and heads of relevant government agencies. It was noted that the commissioning of the vessel reflects the development of Turkmenistan’s shipbuilding industry and the growth of its industrial capacity. The project’s role in strengthening trade and economic ties in the Caspian region was also emphasized. Representatives of Baku International Sea Port LLC and Azerbaijan Railways CJSC highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation in the transport sector. The role of the Caspian region in the system of international East–West transport routes was also underlined. Participants expressed confidence that the operation of the cargo vessel “Gadamly” will contribute to the development of maritime transport and further cooperation between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan.
Dialogue between Europe and Central Asia discussed in Ashgabat
14.05.2026On May 13, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Mekhri Byashimova, held a meeting with the Director of the Secretariat of the Information and Analytical College of Europe, Yasmin Guehdar. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the current state of dialogue between European and Central Asian countries, including cooperation with Turkmenistan. Yasmin Guehdar presented projects aimed at developing humanitarian cooperation. The possibility of organizing lectures and seminars for Turkmen universities on preventive diplomacy, polemology, and political analysis was also considered. Issues on the regional and international agenda were likewise discussed. Turkmenistan’s commitment to the principles of good neighborliness, friendship, and mutual respect was noted. During her visit to Ashgabat, Yasmin Guehdar took part in a scientific and practical conference titled “Turkmenistan and International Law: the Experience of Neutrality and Cooperation” at the International University for the Humanities and Development, where she also delivered a lecture to students.
Turkmenistan’s products were presented in Kazan at KazanForum 2026
14.05.2026The Head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation, Rustam Minnikhanov, visited the Turkmenistan pavilion at the international fair Kazan Halal Market in Kazan. This was reported by IIC. The exhibition is taking place from May 12 to 17 as part of the International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2026”. Around 100 companies from Russian regions and nine foreign countries are participating in the event. The Turkmenistan exposition showcased a wide range of products manufactured in accordance with halal standards. Minnikhanov noted the scale of the fair and the quality of the presented goods on his social media accounts. KazanForum has established itself as one of the key platforms for the development of trade, economic, and cultural cooperation between Russia and the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The participation of the Turkmen delegation is aimed at expanding partnerships and promoting domestic products in international markets.
Turkmenistan is advancing the infrastructure agenda of the LLDCs
14.05.2026The Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, Vepa Hajiyev, took part in a meeting of the group of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) dedicated to the implementation of the Awaza Programme of Action. This was reported by the IIC. Participants discussed measures to develop transport connectivity, finance infrastructure, facilitate trade, and strengthen partnerships among LLDC member states. Turkmenistan, serving as co-chair of the Group of Friends of LLDCs, reaffirmed its support for the implementation of the programme and announced a planned meeting of national coordinators in Ashgabat on June 30 – July 2, 2026, in cooperation with the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS).
Turkmenistan and the UAE discussed joint projects for 2026
14.05.2026On May 13, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan, Ahmed Al-Hai Hamad Khamis Al-Hameli. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The two sides discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UAE. The talks covered bilateral engagement as well as collaboration within international organizations. Special attention was given to cooperation in the fields of education and environmental security. The importance of joint projects in environmental protection and sustainable development was emphasized. The parties also discussed events planned for the current year.
Turkmenistan is represented at the Asian Women’s Forum in Bukhara
14.05.2026The Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, is taking part in the Second Asian Women’s Forum and the Dialogue of Women of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, which are being held in Bukhara and organized with the support of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and UN Women. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. During the forum, participants discussed issues of women’s leadership in science, the digital economy, and international cooperation. In her speech, Gulmanova highlighted Turkmenistan’s measures to develop legislation, expand women’s participation in education, and improve their digital literacy. The role of women scientists and the importance of the dialogue platform for integrating women of the region into the global economy and knowledge system were also emphasized. Turkmenistan’s plans to hold a series of international events were separately announced, along with an invitation for participants to take part in them.
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan discussed the development of interparliamentary cooperation
14.05.2026On May 13, the Chair of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, held a meeting in Bukhara with the Chair of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, Tanzila Narbaeva. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The parties discussed the development of interparliamentary cooperation, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in the field of international law for strengthening bilateral relations. Particular attention was paid to issues of expanding the role of women in transport, transit, cross-border cooperation, and digital technologies. The participants of the meeting also noted the importance of exchanging legislative experience, intensifying interparliamentary friendship groups, and strengthening contacts between young parliamentarians and women parliamentarians. Gulmanova invited the Uzbek side to take part in international and interparliamentary events to be held in Avaza, Turkmenistan, as part of Turkmenistan’s chairmanship in the CIS and the Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
Ashgabat is hosting the 84th meeting of the CIS Railway Council
14.05.2026The 84th meeting of the Council on Railway Transport of the CIS member states has opened in Ashgabat. The forum is taking place in the conference hall of the Ýyldyz Hotel. It brings together representatives of relevant agencies from the Commonwealth countries, TDH reports. The agenda focuses on coordinating railway operations, developing the international network, and ensuring its technological integrity. Participants are also reviewing the Council’s performance and outlining future areas of cooperation. The participation of Turkmenistan in shaping regional transport policy was highlighted. Since 1992, the country has been a member of the Council and has been involved in expanding transit routes. The participants considered issues related to increasing freight volumes and developing transport and transit corridors. Emphasis was placed on infrastructure modernization and its role in expanding international cooperation. Special attention was given to Turkmenistan’s initiatives in sustainable transport, including UN resolutions and corridor development projects. In the second half of the day, the 2nd “Young Railway Workers” forum was held, focusing on personnel training and sector development. The meeting is ongoing.
Turkmenistan will host a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS
14.05.2026The President of Turkmenistan signed a Decree on the preparation of a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States. According to the document, the meeting will take place on May 22, 2026, in Ashgabat. This was reported by the online resource AsmanNews. The organization of the event has been assigned to the Administrative Department of the Office of the President of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, together with the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The decision was made as part of the implementation of Turkmenistan’s Concept of Chairmanship in the CIS for 2026.
The President of Turkmenistan welcomed the participants of the CIS meeting
14.05.2026The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, sent a congratulatory message to participants of the 84th meeting of the Council for Railway Transport of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member states. This was reported by TDH. The address emphasised the role of the railway sector as a key element of economic cooperation and sustainable development among states. The importance of expanding cooperation between relevant agencies of CIS countries was highlighted. It also noted the adoption of the resolution “United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport for 2026–2035,” as well as the establishment of World Sustainable Transport Day, observed on 26 November. The message drew attention to the development of Turkmenistan’s transport infrastructure. International railway lines have been commissioned, including Tejen–Sarahs–Mashhad, Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran, and Kerki–Imamnazar–Aqina, as well as domestic routes and bridges. Efforts to expand transit corridors along the East–West and North–South directions were emphasised. The country’s participation in projects such as the Lapis Lazuli route and the TRACECA corridor was also noted. The development of international multimodal routes involving Asian and European countries, aimed at increasing freight flows, was also mentioned. In conclusion, the President of Turkmenistan wished the participants of the meeting successful work.
Turkmenistan and Russia Discussed the Development of Cooperation
14.05.2026On May 13, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin during his visit to the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation. This was reported by the AsmanNews online outlet. The sides discussed the current state and prospects of Turkmen-Russian cooperation, noting its development in the political, trade-economic, and humanitarian spheres. Vladimir Putin thanked Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties and conveyed his greetings to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In response, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan reaffirmed the priority of the strategic partnership with Russia and extended reciprocal wishes. The interlocutors emphasized the importance of further interstate dialogue and cooperation in multilateral formats, including within the framework of the CIS. They also highlighted the significance of international events during Turkmenistan’s chairmanship in the Commonwealth of Independent States. Particular attention was given to cooperation in the trade-economic, scientific-educational, and cultural-humanitarian fields. The sides underlined the development of contacts in education, including the training of Turkmen students at Russian universities. They also noted Vladimir Putin’s upcoming participation in the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State, scheduled to be held in October 2026. Following the conversation, the sides confirmed their interest in further expanding cooperation. The telephone conversation concluded with an exchange of mutual good wishes.
Hero-Arkadag began visit to the Republic of Tatarstan
14.05.2026On May 13, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, arrived in the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation on a visit. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. At Kazan International Airport named after Gabdulla Tukay, he was welcomed by the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. The parties held talks in both narrow and expanded formats. They discussed the development of Turkmen-Russian cooperation with a focus on interregional ties. Particular attention was given to industrial cooperation, the fuel and energy sector, transport, and digital technologies. The sides noted the activities of KamAZ and Tatneft in Turkmenistan, as well as joint projects in the oil and gas sector. They also emphasized the role of regular Ashgabat–Kazan flights in promoting business and humanitarian contacts. Issues related to education and culture were discussed as well. Turkmen students are studying at universities in Tatarstan. The parties also considered a proposal to hold the final of the “Tatar Kyzy – 2026” contest in Ashgabat. Special note was made of Turkmenistan’s participation in the 17th International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum–2026.” Following the meeting, the sides confirmed their mutual interest in expanding cooperation in key areas. The visit is ongoing.
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