On February 20, 2026, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted the international conference “Priorities of Turkmenistan’s Foreign Policy in the Year ‘Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan - Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses’,” dedicated to the Day of Diplomatic Workers of Turkmenistan. As part of the conference, a special exhibition was organized in the institute’s foyer, dedicated to the professional holiday and conceptuall...

On 17 February 2026, the 88th session of the Inland Transport Committee (ITC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) commenced its work in Geneva. The Committee is one of the key international platforms for the development of transport and transport policy. The current 88th session of the ITC brings together heads of transport authorities of Member States, leaders of international organizations, representatives of relevant institutions, the transport business community,...

On 18 February 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted the first consultative meeting on the implementation of the 2026 Action Plan for the preparation and holding of the Year of International Law in 2028. During the meeting, general information was presented on the developed Action Plan, which had been submitted at a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan. The document provides for a comprehensive set of organizational-methodological, scientific and...

On 17 February 2026, within the framework of the Days of Turkmen Cinema in the Republic of Türkiye, a screening and award ceremony of the feature film “The Composer” took place at the Yaşar Kemal Cultural Center in Ankara. For outstanding achievements in musical composition for cinema, composer Kerim Berdimuhamedov was awarded the special prize “Winged Golden Steed” His work received high recognition from film industry professionals, critics, and the international cultural community. Speci...

On February 17, 2026, on the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairperson of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova accepted credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Turkmenistan Rolliansyah Soemirat. On behalf of the head of state, the head of the national Parliament congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to this responsible post, wishing him success in strengthening friendly relations and mutually beneficial coo...

Between 16–18 February 2026, the Days of Turkmen Cinema in the Republic of Türkiye are being held in Ankara. This event has become an important cultural occasion contributing to the development and strengthening of humanitarian cooperation between Turkmenistan and Türkiye. The Cinema Days are organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Türkiye in cooperation with the International Organization of TURKSOY. On February 16, a conference was held at the TURKSOY headquarters wit...

On 17 February 2026, a briefing on cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan. During the event, the results of interaction in 2025 were reviewed and key priorities of the partnership for 2026 were outlined. Officials and staff members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in the country, representatives of EU institutions, as well as members of the media attended the bri...