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Representatives of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Discussed the Development of the Civil Service
15.10.2026Rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Turkmenistan Alym Annamuradov met with Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ravshanbek Alimov. This was reported by Turkmenportal. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for training qualified personnel, cooperation between specialized educational and research institutions of the two countries, as well as the exchange of experience in public administration and governance. Particular attention was paid to developing international ties in education, introducing best practices and implementing joint educational initiatives. The meeting was aimed at strengthening professional and educational ties between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Turkmenistan's foreign policy in September covered a wide range of areas
15.10.2026In September Turkmenistan developed cooperation with the UN, the states of Central Asia, Europe, Asia and other international partners. The main focus was on regional security, water diplomacy, the economy, digitalization and strengthening multilateral ties. This was reported by the TDH news agency. On September 2, a Turkmen delegation participated in the High-Level Forum on the Implementation of the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, held at the UN Headquarters in New York under the theme “Women’s Leadership for Promoting a Culture of Peace.” Turkmenistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN presented the position of the Group of Friends of Neutrality and highlighted the role of women in preventive diplomacy and peacebuilding. On September 11, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Xiaojun Grace Wang. The parties discussed cooperation priorities and the implementation of joint programmes. The Avaza National Tourist Zone hosted the Second Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Countries on the Development of a UN Special Programme for the Aral Sea Basin (UN SPAS) and a Regional Workshop on Water Diplomacy. Participants reviewed regional priorities and further mechanisms for cooperation. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a Final Summary by the participating countries. As part of its engagement with Europe, Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs held talks in The Hague on September 3 with the Dutch foreign minister and an adviser to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Discussions focused on expanding political and diplomatic, trade and economic, and cultural and humanitarian ties, as well as cooperation within the Turkmenistan–European Union framework. On September 9, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs discussed prospects for Turkmen-Uzbek cooperation with Ravshanbek Alimov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan. The same day, a meeting was held with Alain Grand, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic. The parties reaffirmed their interest in developing bilateral relations and cooperation within international organizations. In September, Turkmenistan also held a meeting with Luc Pierre Devigne, the European Union’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, who had recently taken up his post in the country. Discussions focused on further developing the partnership and maintaining regular dialogue. From September 7 to 18, Ashgabat hosted the 11th International Training Course, “The Caspian Sea – Sustainable Development and Management.” The course was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Caspian Sea Institute, and the International Ocean Institute. Key topics included international maritime law, environmental issues, and strengthening regional cooperation among the five Caspian littoral states. Within the C5+1 framework, another meeting of the Secretariat for Multilateral Cooperation between the Central Asian countries and the United States was held. In addition, Ashgabat hosted the seminar “C5+1: Trusted Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization” on September 15–16. Participants discussed the development of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the resilience of digital infrastructure. On September 10, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with Sergey Lebedev, Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The parties reviewed the priorities of Turkmenistan’s CIS chairmanship in 2026 and preparations for upcoming events at the highest and high levels. On September 11, Ashgabat hosted the 111th meeting of the CIS Economic Council. Participants discussed increasing mutual trade, developing transport and energy infrastructure, and strengthening industrial and technological supply chains. Relevant documents were signed and approved following the meeting. Turkmen-Japanese cooperation was the focus of a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 11 with Kenji Yamada, Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Discussions covered prospects for joint projects, the introduction of modern technologies, digitalization, and the circular economy. On September 15 in Seoul, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with Kim Jin-pyo, Director of the Institute for Global Innovation Research of the Republic of Korea, and Lee Dal-gon, Chairman of the Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership. The talks took place during the Turkmen-Korean Business Forum, organized as part of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s state visit to the Republic of Korea. On September 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a meeting with Petru Burduja, a member of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and chairman of the Moldova–Turkmenistan Interparliamentary Friendship Group. Discussions focused on developing parliamentary diplomacy and expanding cooperation in the political, trade and economic, and cultural and humanitarian spheres. On September 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a briefing on Turkmenistan’s priorities for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Key topics included the country’s policy of permanent neutrality, preventive diplomacy, international economic partnership, sustainable transport, climate issues, and international law. Particular attention was given to Turkmenistan’s initiative to proclaim 2028 the Year of International Law. On September 19, the 27th Conference of the Humanitarian Association of World Turkmens took place. Participants reviewed the organization’s activities and discussed further development of international cultural and humanitarian cooperation. On September 26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting with Levan Ioseliani, Public Defender of Georgia. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in human rights and parliamentary affairs, as well as the development of bilateral relations following the state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Georgia in July. On September 30, meetings were held with Stanislav Chepurnoy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan, and Shener Cebeci, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Türkiye to Turkmenistan. Discussions focused on current issues in bilateral cooperation and engagement on multilateral platforms. Throughout the month, Turkmenistan continued to expand its international ties, focusing on cooperation with the United Nations, regional organizations, and foreign partners. Key priorities remained the promotion of peace and security, the development of economic relations, the advancement of neutrality, and the expansion of humanitarian cooperation.
Hazar Logistik discussed cooperation with a Chinese company
15.10.2026The economic society Hazar Logistik held a meeting in Ashgabat with Dai Jiang, a representative of the Chinese company Xian Zongheng Multimodal Transport Co., Ltd. The parties discussed the development of transport and logistics cooperation between Turkmenistan and the PRC. This was reported by the online publication «Business Turkmenistan». The meeting participants considered opportunities to expand international freight transportation, open new logistics routes and develop mutually beneficial partnerships. Hazar Logistik provides international freight transportation, multimodal logistics, customs clearance and warehousing services, and also engages in export-import operations. The company operates on routes across Central Asia, Europe and China.
Turkmenistan’s transport potential is showcased at an exhibition in Astana
15.10.2026The Turkmen private enterprise Hazar Ýol is participating in the 29th international exhibition TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2026, which is taking place from October 14 to 16 in Astana. The company is showcasing Turkmenistan's transport and logistics capabilities, according to the online publication «Business Turkmenistan». The exhibition features 230 companies from 20 countries. The exposition covers rail and sea transport, freight logistics, warehouse equipment and digital solutions for the transport industry. Hazar Ýol specializes in rail freight transportation and operates a fleet of tank cars and covered wagons. The company provides international freight transportation services. The exhibition's business program includes meetings and conferences on the development of international transport corridors, strengthening business ties, improving supply chains, and implementing modern technologies. Particular attention is paid to the development of Central Asia as a transport and logistics hub and expanding warehousing logistics capabilities.
The visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan has begun
15.10.2026President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the 7th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. At Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, the head of Turkmenistan was welcomed by Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and other officials. The summit participants will discuss strengthening trust, ensuring peace and security in Asia, developing CICA and expanding cooperation among member states. The meeting is taking place during Azerbaijan's chairmanship of the organization.
International experts held seminars at Turkmenistan's energy university
15.10.2026Training seminars on “Integration of Renewable Energy Sources” and “Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence” were held at the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan on October 14–15. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The seminars were organized under a Memorandum of Understanding between the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan and Clausthal University of Technology in Germany, with support from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) project “European Union for Green Development in Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Action for 2024–2029.” Participants explored the integration of renewable energy sources, geothermal energy, the use of biomass and hydrogen technologies, and applications of artificial intelligence. International experts and lecturers from Clausthal University of Technology exchanged knowledge and experience with the institute’s specialists, lecturers, and students. The sessions also covered energy system modelling, electricity pricing, and power conversion technologies.
OSCE lectures on international law were held in Ashgabat
15.10.2026The OSCE held a series of lectures in Ashgabat on international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations from October 12 to 14, 2026. This was reported by news website Turkmenportal. The sessions took place at the International University for the Humanities and Development (IUHD), bringing together 50 students and lecturers from the law faculties of IUHD, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and the Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. International experts from Austria introduced participants to the fundamentals of international human rights law, international humanitarian law, international criminal law, and refugee and migration law. Particular attention was paid to the relationship between international standards and national legislation. The programme also covered the protection of women, children, and other vulnerable groups; the treatment of detainees and prisoners of war; the investigation of alleged cases of torture; international accountability mechanisms; and remedies for human rights violations. William Leaf, Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, stressed that the knowledge gained would support participants in their professional work and strengthen their understanding of the practical application of international standards and OSCE commitments.
Turkmenistan participates in UNESCO's international program «Memory of the World»
15.10.2026The international training seminar under UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme, titled “Empowering Documentary Diversity,” opened in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 13, 2026. Turkmenistan is represented at the event by Chinar Rustemova, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, and Maksat Meredov, a researcher at the Institute of Language, Literature and National Manuscripts of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The seminar aims to strengthen international cooperation and enhance the human and technical capacities of countries across the Asia-Pacific region in preserving documentary heritage and securing its inclusion in UNESCO’s Memory of the World International Register. The event is organized by the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI), the National Commissions for UNESCO of the Republic of Korea and Indonesia, and the Korea Heritage Service. The opening ceremony was attended by Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Culture, Giring Ganesha, and Kim Kwibae, Chair of the UNESCO Memory of the World Committee for the Asia-Pacific region. The seminar has brought together representatives from countries across the region, including Turkmenistan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Palau, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tuvalu. International experts in documentary heritage preservation have also arrived in Jakarta. The programme includes practical sessions on preparing nominations, assessing the physical condition of collections, risk management and the long-term digital preservation of documents. The seminar will run until October 18.
Turkmenistan proposed approaches to training transport specialists
15.10.2026The fifth meeting of the DARYA High-Level Group (“Dialogue and Action for Resourceful Youth in Central Asia”) concluded in Ashgabat on 14 October. The two-day meeting focused on developing professional skills for the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. Participants included representatives of education and labour authorities from the five Central Asian countries, the European Union, the European Training Foundation (ETF), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the transport and logistics sector, according to Turkmenistan’s IIC. Representatives of Turkmenistan presented the country’s priorities for workforce training and the development of transport connectivity. Participants also discussed sector-specific training programmes for maritime and rail transport. The delegates visited the Ashgabat Secondary Vocational Construction School, where they learned about the institution’s facilities and its cooperation with employers. One of the key topics on the second day was the development of a regional roadmap for professional skills development beyond the conclusion of the DARYA programme in 2027. Azat Atayev, a representative of Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Education, presented joint proposals from the country’s relevant agencies and the TULM association in three areas: developing common occupational profiles for countries across the region, assessing labour market needs, and creating modular training programmes for instructors. The proposed measures include developing an occupational profile for a logistics analyst. Implementation of the initiatives is scheduled to begin in 2028.
Turkmenistan and the EU discussed prospects for cooperation
15.10.2026On October 14, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia, Eduards Stiprais. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the current state of Turkmen-European cooperation and prospects for its expansion, taking into account mutual interests. Particular attention was paid to political and diplomatic ties, trade and economic cooperation, as well as cooperation in the fields of transport, energy, environmental protection and professional training. The participants of the meeting confirmed their interest in maintaining regular contacts and developing the partnership within the framework of existing bilateral and regional mechanisms.
Turkmenistan participates in the international transport logistics exhibition in Astana
14.10.2026From October 14 to 16, the 29th international exhibition TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2026 is taking place in Astana as part of Kazakhstan Transport Week. Turkmenistan is presenting its capabilities in logistics, transport infrastructure and transit transportation at the forum, according to the IIC of Turkmenistan. The exhibition brings together more than 200 specialized companies and delegations from Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the South Caucasus. The exhibition covers various areas of transport and warehouse logistics. Forum participants can establish direct contacts with shipping companies, operators of container and railcar fleets, terminal owners and logistics centers. The exhibition also serves as a platform for discussing commercial freight transportation, developing business relationships and building long-term logistics chains.
Turkmenistan and Russia are expanding cooperation in the field of education
14.10.2026The international exhibition and scientific conference on healthcare, education and sports, held in Ashgabat, became a platform for discussing prospects for Turkmen-Russian cooperation. The results of the forum and plans for further cooperation were outlined by Yulia Zaitseva, First Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan and representative of Rossotrudnichestvo, according to the «Turkmenistan: Golden Age» news agency. One of the key events was the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages and Lomonosov Moscow State University. As Yulia Zaitseva noted, cooperation between universities provides for the implementation of practical educational programs. Teachers and senior-year students of the Turkmen institute have already completed professional development courses. Young people also participate in the International Financial Security Olympiad and research projects in the healthcare sector. The next campaign to select applicants from Turkmenistan for admission to Russian universities will begin in mid-November. According to a representative of Rossotrudnichestvo, this year they plan to simplify the procedure using digital solutions, including a unified digital platform and the RU ID service. These tools will allow foreign applicants to choose educational institutions and fields of study. The exhibition in Ashgabat also gave schoolchildren, prospective students and their parents the opportunity to speak in person with representatives of Russian universities. Visitors could learn about educational programs and the specific features of the Russian regions where the universities are located.
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