On May 26, 2026, at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, which currently holds the presidency of the UN Security Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, took part in a high-level open debate entitled “Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system – Security Council”. Speaking on behalf of Turkmenistan, the head of the foreign policy agency noted th...

On May 26, 2026, the working visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, to New York City began. The purpose of the visit is to participate in the high-level open debate within the framework of the UN Security Council meeting on the topic: “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centred International System”. During the event and the upcoming bilateral meetings scheduled as part of the visit, it is planned to discuss topi...

A solemn welcoming ceremony for the dry cargo vessel “Gadamly” - the first ship of its kind built in Turkmenistan - was held at the Baku International Sea Trade Port. The arrival of the new Turkmen vessel in Azerbaijan became an important symbol of the further strengthening of transport and logistics cooperation between the two brotherly countries and the development of cargo transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. Representatives of the transport and logistics s...

On May 12, 2026, a meeting was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Political Affairs to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican. Expressing gratitude for the time spared for the meeting, Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican emphasized that Malaysia attaches great importance to expanding multifaceted cooperation with Turkmenistan. Availing himsel...

On May 12, 2026, the III International Competition "International Relations: Culture of Peaceful Dialogue" started at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country. An exhibition was organized in the foyer of the institute's main building, showcasing unique examples of decorative and applied arts, as well as materials revealing the priority directions of the country's foreign policy. The participants of the competition toured the exposition before...

On May 11, 2026, President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, received the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Political Affairs to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican, as well as the President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Petronas, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, and the company’s Chief Production Officer, Executive Vice President, and CEO of Exploration and Production, Mohd Jukris Abdul Wahab. During the meeting, it was emphasized that developing relat...

On 8 May 2026, during a working visit to the Balkan region, esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the ceremony to mark the commissioning of a new dry cargo ship “Gadamly”. Speaking at the ceremony, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov warmly congratulated all participants upon the launch of the new dry cargo ship “Gadamly” at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport in the Balkan region. The head of state emphasized that effective work continues aimed at further ex...