Turkmenistan opened its state border for the safe transit of foreign citizens leaving Iran. This was reported by the foreign ministries and media outlets of the respective countries. Under the coordination of Turkmen authorities, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, South Korea, and other countries organized the repatriation of their citizens. On March 2, 2026, key border crossings on the Turkmen-Iranian border – Goudan-Bajgiran, Artyk-Lutfabad, Akyayla-Incheburun, Altyn Asyr-Inchebu...

Preparation for the International Investment Forum IFT 2026: “Investing in Turkmenistan’s Future” is proceeding according to plan and remains a key focus at the state level. IFT 2026, which will take place on March 18, 2026, in Ashgabat, is designed to become a significant international platform to expand investment interaction, promote private sector projects, and strengthen business relations. The forum is focused on achieving practical results, including holding negotiations, reaching conc...

Turkmenistan put forward a series of initiatives to expand cooperation between Central Asian countries and the United Kingdom at a meeting of foreign ministers held Feb. 26 at Lancaster House, the government complex of the UK Foreign Office, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. In an address to the meeting, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov outlined approaches to building a resilient and competitive economy capable of effectively responding to global challenges. Priorit...

Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper on Feb. 26, 2026, at Lancaster House. The talks identified priority areas for bilateral cooperation, including economic engagement with a focus on green technologies, digitalization and transport, as well as the expansion of cultural and humanitarian ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan said. The sides confirmed their mutual interest...

Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov took part in a meeting of Central Asian foreign ministers with Lord Vernon Coaker on Feb. 25, 2026, according to Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry. The sides discussed regional security issues, strengthening mutual understanding and developing dialogue between Central Asian countries and the United Kingdom. Special attention was given to the exchange of experience in professional training, as well as improving mechanisms for responding to contem...

Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Prince Edward in London on Feb. 25, 2026, at Lancaster House, a government complex of the U.K. Foreign Office. During the talks, the sides exchanged views on prospects for further strengthening Turkmen-British ties, noting steady progress, particularly in culture and education, according to Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry. Later the same day, at a joint working luncheon of Central Asian foreign ministers attended by Prince Edward, par...

On February 25, 2026, a regular meeting of the Council of Permanent Representatives of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in Tehran. To increase trade turnover between ECO member countries, it is important to actively utilize cross-border and regional trade opportunities. This requires creating a favorable cross-border environment and stimulating regional cooperation through a system of agreed-upon advantages and priorities. The meeting discussed the issue of conducting a...