EU and Central Asian Countries Launch Joint Projects

The third EU–Central Asia Economic Forum concluded in Tashkent, where the sides announced a series of joint projects on critical raw materials and the restoration of degraded lands in the Aral Sea region.

Several key initiatives were adopted at the forum:

- DATA4CRM, a program to modernize geodata systems and improve access to information on critical raw materials, with a budget of 7.5 million euros. The project is implemented by the EU in partnership with Finland.

- SECURE CRM, a 3-mil...

THE HEAD OF TURKMENISTAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY HELD A TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH HIS COUNTERPART FROM SOMALIA

On 03.12.2025 Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi Ali.

The parties discussed the two countries' cooperation within international organizations, primarily the UN. They noted the similarities between Turkmenistan and Somalia's approaches to global peace and sustainable development.

Preparations for the International Forum on Peace and...

THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN DISCUSSED THE RESULTS OF THE SECURITY FORCES' WORK OVER THE PAST 11 MONTHS AT A SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING

On December 3, the President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, held a regular meeting of the State Security Council. The meeting reviewed the performance of military and law enforcement agencies for the eleven months of this year, and discussed strengthening their material and technical base and further improving their operations.

The head of state noted the key importance of further strengthening the country's defense capability, emphasizing that the programmat...

TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN AND THE UN UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL, HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE UN ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS

On 4 December 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the UN Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Ángel Moratinos.

During the conversation, the sides discussed priority areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN Alliance of Civilizations, emphasizing the importance of promoting dialogue between cultures and religions, as well as strengthening m...

EU HIGHLIGHTS SIGNIFICANCE OF TURKMENISTAN’S NEUTRAL FOREIGN POLICY

Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov held a phone conversation Friday with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas. During the call, the EU official emphasized the importance of Turkmenistan’s neutral foreign policy, which contributes to universal peace and development.

Kallas congratulated Turkmenistan on the 30th anniversary of its permanent neutrality and underscored the significance of its neutral...

TURKMENISTAN’S PRESIDENT RECEIVES 30TH ANNIVERSARY NEUTRALITY MEDAL

Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has received a jubilee medal marking the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality. The award ceremony followed an expanded Cabinet of Ministers meeting at the Oguzhan Palace Complex.

The medal, titled Türkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygyna, was presented under a Mejlis resolution. Mejlis Chairwoman Dunyagozel Gulmanova read out the document at the start of the ceremony.

The resolution cited Berdimuhamedov’s role in strengthen...

ASHGABAT RECEIVES UNESCO GLOBAL NETWORK OF LEARNING CITIES CERTIFICATE

Ashgabat has received a certificate confirming its accession to UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. The handover ceremony took place at the city administration.

The Turkmen capital officially joined the network on Dec. 4, 2025, after demonstrating strong performance in science and education, as well as efforts to provide lifelong learning opportunities for people of all ages.

UNESCO said Ashgabat’s membership reflects recognition of the city’s work to develop an inclusive learning...

PRESENTATION OF THE NEW BOOK BY THE HONORABLE PRESIDENT “THE NEUTRALITY OF TURKMENISTAN — A BRIGHT WAY OF PEACE AND TRUST”

On December 7, 2025, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted the presentation ceremony of the new book by the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov titled “The Neutrality of Turkmenistan — A Bright Way of Peace and Trust.” The event was attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, heads of diplomatic missions of foreign states and international...

AVAZA HOSTS CONFERENCE ON WOMEN’S ROLE IN MODERN SOCIETY

Avaza hosted the international conference on the role of women in modern society, dedicated to developing international cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals, Turkmenistan’s official media reported Wednesday.

The event brought together representatives of international organizations and experts to discuss initiatives aimed at empowering women and advancing the global sustainable development agenda.

Opening the conference, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for medical activi...

RENOVATED NEUTRALITY MONUMENT UNVEILED IN ASHGABAT

Ashgabat hosted the ceremonial unveiling of the renovated Neutrality Monument, the centerpiece of events marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.

The event was attended by heads of delegations who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, Neutrality Day, and the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality. Participants also included members of the Mejlis, Cabinet ministers, h...