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THE AMBASSADOR OF CANADA PRESENTED COPIES OF HIS CREDENTIALS
On January 21, 2025, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to Turkmenistan (with residence in Astana) Christopher Duggan, who presented copies of his credentials. A.Gurbanov congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to the responsible post and expressed the Turkmen side’s readiness to provide assistance and support in the implementation of his diplomatic activitie...
VISIT OF THE NATIONAL LEADER OF TURKMEN PEOPLE TO THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO
On January 19-20, the National Leader of Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a visit to the Principality of Monaco. Before the trip, Hero-Arkadag addressed the representatives of the national mass media, during which he noted that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Monaco, and this visit will be a significant step forward in the development of cooperation between t...
THE PROSPECTS FOR BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL DIALOG BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND THE EUROPEAN UNION HAVE BEEN DEFINED
At a Government meeting held on the digital system, promising vectors of Turkmenistan's cooperation with the European Union were identified. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Meredov, reported that the practical steps being taken to develop our country's cooperation with the EU, presenting to the head of state a number of specific proposals for further strengthening political and economic cooperation with the European Union. In this regard, was noted that in New York...
THE LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PEACE AND TRUST TOOK PLACE AT THE UN HEADQUARTERS
On January 17, 2025, the opening ceremony of the International Year of Peace and Trust was held at the UN headquarters in New York in the Economic and Social Council Hall. The event, organized by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan, was attended by high-level representatives of the United Nations. In his speech, the representative of Turkmenistan emphasized the importance of the International Year of Peace and Trust. This year, the country honors the 30th anniversary of the status of per...
MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN AND KAZAKHSTAN DISCUSSED ISSUES OF BILATERAL AGENDA
On January 16, 2025, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu. The sides discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation in political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural-humanitarian spheres. Also, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs exchanged views on key areas of the inte...
TURKMENISTAN AND CHINA INTEND TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
On January 15, 2025, a meeting took place in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Liu Bin. During the meeting, the sides considered a wide range of issues for effective development of bilateral partnership, which has a comprehensive strategic and long-term feature. The high level of trust and friendship between the heads of two states creates favorable conditions for f...
TURKMEN-CHINESE INTER-MFA CONSULTATIONS WERE HELD IN ASHGABAT
On January 15, 2025, the political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen side was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the Chinese side was represented by Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Liu Bin. During the consultations, the sides exchanged views on all key areas of...