Turkmenistan's foreign policy: dynamics and key visits

Turkmenistan's foreign policy: dynamics and key visits
69 13.07.2025

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov reported on the results of the work of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan for the first half of 2025 during a government meeting on 11 July. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

Under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the country continues to consistently pursue a policy of neutrality, developing friendly and constructive relations in both bilateral and multilateral formats.

In January-June 2025, the President of Turkmenistan made a number of important visits to Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Japan and Mongolia. Turkmenistan also received high-ranking foreign guests, including representatives of international organisations and financial institutions.

During this period, more than 1,800 negotiations and meetings with foreign partners were held, and 97 international documents were signed. Bilateral consultations and contacts with the EU and other international structures are actively developing. Considerable attention is being paid to strengthening diplomatic relations through a network of embassies.

After hearing the report, the President of Turkmenistan emphasised that Turkmenistan will continue its foreign policy activities aimed at strengthening cooperation in politics, economics, culture and science. The Head of State also noted that 2025 has been declared by the UN as the International Year of Peace and Trust, instructing the Foreign Affairs Ministry to organize relevant international events in the country.