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Turkmenistan outlines priorities at the “Central Asia – Korea” forum in Dushanbe
26.06.2026A delegation of experts from the Center for Strategic Studies of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan took part in the 3rd Forum of Think Tanks of Central Asia and the Republic of Korea, held in Dushanbe ahead of the upcoming “Central Asia – Korea” summit in Seoul. This was reported by the Orient news agency. The event brought together leading research institutes from the countries of the region and South Korea and served as a platform for discussing the future interstate agenda. The first session was dedicated to changes in global geopolitics and the development of multilateral cooperation, while the second focused on economic partnership issues. In their presentations, Turkmen experts highlighted South Korea’s investment role in Central Asia, the region’s resource potential, the importance of transport corridors, and the prospects for cooperation in the energy and technology sectors. Following the forum, participants are preparing joint recommendations to be submitted to the governments of Central Asian countries and the Republic of Korea for further consideration ahead of the summit in Seoul.
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan Expand Trade and Economic Cooperation
26.06.2026On June 24, Astana hosted a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Scientific-Technical, and Cultural Cooperation between Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The meeting brought together representatives of government agencies and the business communities of both countries. The Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev, while the Kazakh delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Government Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan Galymzhan Koishybayev. The parties discussed the development of cooperation in trade, investment, transport, energy, agriculture, science, and the humanitarian sector. Participants noted steady growth in bilateral trade turnover and an increase in mutual supplies of goods. A business forum was also held as part of the event, bringing together dozens of companies from Turkmenistan and more than one hundred representatives of Kazakh businesses. The discussions also covered prospects for cooperation in mechanical engineering, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, construction, and the agricultural sector. Following the meeting, the parties signed a number of agreements and memorandums covering trade policy, e-commerce, and investment and construction cooperation. The sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their economic partnership, expanding industrial cooperation, and developing digital formats of collaboration.
Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan Discussed Key Areas of Cooperation
26.06.2026On June 25, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. This was reported by the TDH news agency. The two leaders discussed priority issues of bilateral cooperation and highlighted the importance of collaboration in the fields of culture, science, education, and sports. During the conversation, they also exchanged views on current areas of Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations.
Oguljahan Atabayeva Holds Meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador
26.06.2026On June 25, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, met with Rana Abu Hijleh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Turkmenistan. This was reported by the TDH news agency. During the meeting, Oguljahan Atabayeva emphasized the importance of strengthening the friendly and brotherly relations between Turkmenistan and the State of Palestine. It was noted that Turkmenistan advocates peace, sustainable development, and security, which are directly linked to the well-being of children. It was stressed that the Foundation's activities are aimed at providing medical and social assistance to children in need of guardianship. The Foundation includes the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Children's Health and Rehabilitation Center and an inclusive kindergarten. The Palestinian Ambassador expressed gratitude to the leadership of Turkmenistan for the humanitarian assistance provided to the Palestinian people through the Foundation's resources and highlighted the importance of its humanitarian initiatives. It was noted that the Foundation is actively engaged in humanitarian activities both within Turkmenistan and abroad. Oguljahan Atabayeva thanked the Ambassador for participating in the international conference, "The Role of Women in Modern Society: Expanding International Cooperation for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals," held last December in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The two sides emphasized the importance of further expanding humanitarian cooperation and expressed their readiness to strengthen it. Following the meeting, a contract-signing ceremony took place at the Foundation's headquarters between the Charitable Foundation and the Turkish company Gap İnşaat Yatırım ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş. for the modernization and reconstruction of a school in the city of Arkadag, as well as the construction of a physical education and sports complex and a 320-seat kindergarten. The project aims to create modern conditions for children's education and upbringing, foster the development of their abilities, and ensure their growth in the spirit of patriotism, humanism, and family values.
Ashgabat and Beijing Discuss Prospects for Expanding Humanitarian Cooperation
26.06.2026On June 25, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, met with Ji Shumin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan. This was reported by the online news outlet AsmanNews. The parties discussed the development of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation, including collaboration in the humanitarian sphere and child healthcare. During the meeting, they noted the implementation of agreements reached during the Charitable Foundation's delegation visit to China in August last year. At that time, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care and the Soong Ching Ling Foundation. Particular attention was paid to the April visit to Turkmenistan by a delegation led by the President of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, as well as to prospects for cooperation in the field of child healthcare. The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care reaffirmed its readiness to consider proposals from its Chinese partners. At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed confidence in the further development of cooperation for the benefit of the younger generation.
Turkmenistan and UNDP Discuss Expanding Cooperation
26.06.2026On June 25, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, held a meeting with Narine Sahakyan, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the TDH news agency. The parties discussed the further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme, as well as the implementation of joint projects in the areas of socio-economic development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Oguljahan Atabayeva noted that one of the Foundation’s key priorities remains providing medical and social assistance to children in need of guardianship. According to her, hundreds of surgeries have been performed over the past years using the Foundation’s financial resources. Narine Sahakyan reaffirmed UNDP’s readiness to continue cooperation with Turkmenistan and highly praised the activities of the Charitable Foundation. It was also noted that the Foundation cooperates with relevant UN agencies, including the UNICEF Office in Turkmenistan, under a Memorandum signed in December last year. At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed confidence in the further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations.
Turkmen students master modern IT technologies in Romania
25.06.2026In the context of global digitalization, the training of highly qualified IT specialists with modern technological skills and project-based competencies is becoming a key factor in economic development. This is reported by the information agency “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”. Within the framework of the partnership between the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan (ITIT) and the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (TUCN), a summer industrial internship for Turkmen students in Romania is being held from June 21 to July 13. The program is implemented on the basis of an inter-university agreement and is aimed at transitioning from theoretical education to project-based work in a real IT environment. It involves selected senior students and lecturers from ITIT. The internship includes laboratory training and work at enterprises, as well as individual mentoring from university and industry specialists. The main focus areas are artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, robotics, and web development. Students also undergo internships at Bosch, Emerson, and Tenaris, where they work on applied IT tasks. Upon completion of the program, participants apply the acquired skills in academic and research projects, while lecturers integrate the experience into educational curricula. The cooperation contributes to training specialists with international competencies for Turkmenistan’s digital economy.
Turkmenistan and Georgia discuss development of financial and economic partnership
25.06.2026On June 24, 2026, a meeting took place in Tbilisi between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Georgia, D. Seyitmammedov, and the Minister of Finance of Georgia, L. Khutsishvili. This was reported by the IIC. The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation in the financial and economic sphere. Special attention was paid to expanding investment cooperation, developing the banking sector, and improving the tax system. The sides also considered issues related to increasing the efficiency of financial mechanisms and implementing joint initiatives aimed at sustainable economic growth. Following the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening trust between the financial institutions of the two countries and confirmed their readiness to continue regular contacts and coordinate efforts to develop economic cooperation.
Turkmenistan and Poland discuss digitalization and development of migration partnership
25.06.2026On June 23, during a working visit to Poland, the Chairman of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan, Amanmuhammet Sazakov, held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of the Interior of Poland, Maciej Duszczyk. This was reported by the press service of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan. The two sides expressed confidence in the effectiveness of the Memorandum of Understanding between the migration and border agencies of the two countries. They discussed prospects for further cooperation, including the digitalization of migration systems, the development of migration policy, and interaction at regional and global levels. Following the meeting, both sides confirmed their readiness to implement the reached agreements in practice. On the same day, A. Sazakov also met with the head of the Office for Foreigners of Poland, Tomasz Cytrynowicz. The parties discussed coordination of approaches to managing safe, orderly, and legal migration, as well as the exchange of experience in implementing technological solutions in migration systems. An interest in further deepening cooperation and continuing constructive dialogue was emphasized.
Meeting Held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with German Ambassador
25.06.2026On June 24, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Turkmenistan, Bernd Heinze, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in the country. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The sides discussed current issues of Turkmen-German cooperation and priority areas of interaction. Prospects for the development of political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties were also reviewed. The importance of bilateral cooperation mechanisms was noted, including regular consultations, the work of relevant working groups, and interaction within international organizations. At the end of the meeting, Rashid Meredov expressed gratitude to the German Ambassador for his contribution to the development of bilateral relations and wished him continued success in his professional activities. The Ambassador thanked the Turkmen side for its support and constructive cooperation during his mission.
Ashgabat and Baku Discuss Development of Transport Corridors
25.06.2026Transport and transit cooperation became one of the key topics of talks between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Baku. The two sides noted the importance of the favorable geographical position of both countries for the development of international logistics corridors between Asia and Europe, according to the news agency “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”. During the meeting, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted the effectiveness of the Afghanistan – Turkmenistan – Azerbaijan – Georgia – Türkiye route. The initiative to establish a Caspian Sea – Black Sea transport corridor involving Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Romania was also supported. According to the Turkmen leader, the implementation of the project would create additional opportunities for trade, economic, and investment cooperation. To promote joint initiatives, it was proposed to intensify the work of the Turkmen-Azerbaijani Commission on Transport, Transit, and Logistics.
A designer from Turkmenistan presented a collection at Fashion Week in Morocco
25.06.2026The Turkmen brand “Gowher Gouvernet” showcased its collection at the international “Tanger Fashion Week 2026”, which took place on June 20 in the Moroccan city of Tangier at the Fairmont Tazi Palace. This was reported by the online publication “Business Turkmenistan”. The event brought together designers, industry representatives, press, and buyers from different countries and aims to develop Tangier as a hub for fashion and creative industries in the Mediterranean region. Designer Gowher Pirkulieva combines traditional Turkmen ornaments and craft techniques with contemporary fashion trends in her work, preserving national heritage while adapting it to the international market. The brand regularly participates in major fashion events in Europe and the Middle East, including Paris Haute Couture Week, the Oriental Fashion Show in Azerbaijan, UNESCO events in Paris, and Maroc Fashion Week. In 2025, Tanger Fashion Week also featured designers from various countries, and among the guests and participants were well-known fashion houses and brands, including Vivienne Westwood, Chopard, and Caroline’s Couture.
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