On 15 April, Myahri Byashimova, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan, held a meeting with Cordula Wohlmuther, Acting Regional Director for Europe at UNWTO. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan.

The Turkmen side thanked the UNWTO delegation for participating in the ‘Turkmentravel – 2026’ exhibition and conference, which are taking place in Ashgabat from 14 to 16 April. The parties discussed ongoing cooperation and the implementation of previously reached agreements. The focus was on promoting Turkmenistan’s tourism potential, developing infrastructure and training personnel.

The prospects for cooperation under the Framework Programme of Cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN for 2026–2030 were also discussed. The Turkmen side supported the declaration of 2027 as the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism and the launch of the corresponding roadmap. Priorities identified included digitalisation, attracting investment, job creation and the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.

Practical matters were also discussed, including the holding of a specialised UN-Tourism training session for students and professionals on 15 April. Turkmenistan confirmed its readiness to step up its participation in UN-Tourism structures and to take part in the 72nd session of the organisation’s European Regional Commission.