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...

On February 21, the international community celebrates International Mother Language Day, a day designed to highlight the value of linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as the importance of preserving native languages ​​as an integral part of peoples' identity. For the Turkmen people, their native language is a living link between generations, the custodian of national memory, spiritual values, and a rich historical and cultural heritage. Its roots go back centuries, reflecting the centu...

A delegation from Turkmen Energy Forum presented a portfolio of Turkmenistan’s energy projects to international companies and investors during International Energy Week and the London Energy Forum, held Feb. 9–12, 2026, in London, United Kingdom, TEF said. Participants were briefed on plans to develop the Galkynysh gas field, offshore projects in the Caspian Sea, gas processing, modernization of oil refining capacity, and the use of associated gas. Separate attention was given to renewable en...