THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AT THE INITIATIVE OF TURKMENISTAN, PROCLAIMED NOVEMBER 26 AS THE WORLD SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT DAY

The United Nations General Assembly, led by Turkmenistan's initiative, has proclaimed November 26 as World Sustainable Transport Day.

This significant proclamation stems from the inaugural Global Conference on Sustainable Transport held in Ashgabat on November 26, 2016. The resolution endorsing this day was adopted by the UN General Assembly on May 16, 2023, during the 70th plenary meeting of its 77th session.

Presenting the resolution "World Day of Sustainable Transport", the Permanent Re...

MEETING OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HALK MASLAHATY OF TURKMENISTAN WITH A MEMBER OF THE RULING FAMILY OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Promising areas of actively developing multifaceted cooperation were discussed at the meeting of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on May 19 this year with a member of the ruling family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Emir Muhammed bin Saad bin Khalid Al Saud.

During the meeting, the interlocutors stated with satisfaction that both countries are successfully cooperating not only on a bilateral, but also on a...

BURKINA FASO, THE SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC AND UGANDA BECAME MEMBERS OF THE GROUP OF FRIENDS OF NEUTRALITY FOR PEACE, SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the approval of membership for three esteemed nations: Burkina Faso, the Syrian Arab Republic, and Uganda. This would reinforce the Group's commitment to fostering global peace, security, and sustainable development through the principles of neutrality.

The Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development is an informal international platform dedicated to a...

AT THE INITIATIVE OF TURKMENISTAN ESCAP RESOLUTION ADOPTED

Following the results of the 79th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok (Thailand), on the initiative of Turkmenistan, the Resolution of this Commission "Consideration of the conditions for the establishment of a special United Nations program for the Aral Sea basin" was unanimously adopted.

Azerbaijan, Armenia, China, Singapore, Turkey and the Philippines were the co-authors of this important international document along with Turkmenistan....

ISSUES OF TURKMEN-BRITISH COOPERATION DISCUSSED

Today, on May 22, 2023, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V.Hajiyev met with the appointed British Ambassador to Turkmenistan Stephen Conlon

During the meeting, the British diplomat presented copies of his credentials. V.Hajiyev congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment to a high diplomatic post and expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side to assist and support him in his diplomatic activities.

The parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the politi...

В МИД ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА ОБСУЖДЕНЫ ВОПРОСЫ СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВА С ГРУЗИЕЙ

Сегодня, 22 мая 2023 года, заместитель министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Мяхри Бяшимова провела переговоры с председателем Группы дружбы Парламента Грузии с Парламентом Туркменистана Давидом Матикашвили, находящимся в Ашхабаде с рабочим визитом.

В ходе встречи стороны обменялись мнениями по нынешнему состоянию и перспективам сотрудничества Туркменистана и Грузии.

Констатирована важность продолжения практики организации контактов Лидеров двух стран на двусторонней основе и многосторонн...

THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN RECEIVED THE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF GREAT BRITAIN

On May 24, 2023, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Turkmenistan Stephen Conlon presented his credentials to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

At the beginning of the meeting, the diplomat conveyed warm greetings from His Majesty King Charles III and the Prime Minister of his country, Rishi Sunak, noting the special importance attached by the UK to further strengthening the traditional ties of friendsh...

NEGOTIATIONS WERE HELD WITH SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

On May 25, 2023, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V.Hajiyev met with the EU Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala and the EU Special Envoy for Afghanistan Thomas Niklasson, who arrived in Ashgabat to attend the meeting of the Special Representatives for Afghanistan in the format "Central Asia - European Union".

During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on the current agenda of partnership and prospects for further development of cooperation betwe...

A MEETING OF SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR AFGHANISTAN IN THE "CA-EU" FORMAT WAS HELD AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN

On May 26, 2023, the fourth meeting of the EU and Central Asia Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan was held in the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan. The forum was attended by special representatives and special envoys of the EU, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan for Afghanistan and the EU Special Representative for Central Asia, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghani...

JOINT STATEMENT FOLLOWING THE 4TH MEETING OF SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES AND ENVOYS FOR AFGHANISTAN IN THE "CA-EU" FORMAT IN ASHGABAT

Joint Statement

by Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan of the European Union, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan and the EU Special Representative for Central Asia

following the meeting on 26 May 2023 in Ashgabat

 

The fourth meeting in the EU and Central Asia Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan and the EU Special Representative for Central Asia format was held on 25-26...