EMBASSY OF TURKMENISTAN IN UKRAINE PRESENTED THE ART OF TURKMEN CARPET-WEAVING AND EMBROIDERY IN CELEBRATION OF TURKMEN CARPET DAY

On 26 May 2026, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine hosted a ceremonial cultural event entitled “The Art of Carpet-Weaving and Embroidery is a Symbol of the Diligence and Mastery of Turkmen Women”, dedicated to Turkmen Carpet Day — one of the significant professional holidays of Turkmenistan, embodying the richness of spiritual heritage, continuity of generations, and the unique craftsmanship of Turkmen artisans.
The event, organized within the framework of the year proclaimed in Turkmenista...

TURKMENISTAN CELEBRATES EID AL-ADHA

Turkmenistan is celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the main national holidays of the Turkmen people, with festivities taking place in the capital, Ashgabat, and across all regions of the country.

According to Turkmenistan’s official media, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the Turkmen people on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, describing the holiday as a symbol of humanism, friendship and peace that reflects the spiritual and moral values of the nation, as well as unity,...

TURKMEN FOREIGN MINISTER, UN SECRETARY-GENERAL DISCUSS KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION

Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov on Tuesday met in New York with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The two sides discussed the main directions of strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations, as well as issues on the international agenda.

Meredov conveyed greetings to Guterres from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

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TURKMEN FOREIGN MINISTER ATTENDS UN SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE

Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov on Tuesday participated in a high-level open debate of the United Nations Security Council, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The meeting, held under the chairmanship of China, focused on “Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system.”

Meredov said Turkmenistan continues to pursue a foreign policy aimed at promoting peace, trust and preventive diplomacy....

MEETING OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN WITH THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

On May 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C., a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Christopher Landau.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for further development of Turkmen-American relations in political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian, educational and other areas of mutual interest.

The parties noted with satisfaction the su...

MEETING OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

On May 28, 2026, a meeting took place in New York between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock.

During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan informed about the implementation of Turkmenistan’s priority areas within the framework of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, covering issues of international politics and security, susta...

TURKMEN DELEGATION PARTICIPATED IN THE MEETING OF THE GROUP OF FRIENDS OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCE IN NEW YORK

On May 28, 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs took part in the meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance in New York on the theme “Reforming and Improving Global Governance, Working Together to Address Global Challenges”.

During his speech, the head of Turkmenistan’s foreign ministry expressed gratitude to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, for the invitation to the meeting and noted that Turkmenis...

PROSPECTS FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME DISCUSSED

On 28 May 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Alexander De Croo.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme, including within the framework of the new UNDP Country Programme for Turkmenistan for...

TALKS WITH THE HEAD OF THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF COUNTER-TERRORISM

On May 28, 2026, during the visit to the United States, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov met with Acting Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Alexander Zuev.

During the meeting, the sides expressed satisfaction with the high level and strategic nature of the long-standing partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

Special emphasis during the talks was placed on the histo...

MEETING OF THE FOREIGN POLICY CHIEFS OF TURKMENISTAN AND THE UNITED STATES HELD IN WASHINGTON

On May 29, 2026, a meeting was held at the White House in Washington between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Turkmen-American cooperation across a wide range of areas.

The interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the recent intensification of bilateral political and diplomatic dialogue and emphasized the importance of m...