Also on May 26, 2026, during the high-level open debate of the UN Security Council entitled «Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system», the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, delivered a statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development. In his statement, it was noted that dialogue, diplomacy, and international cooperation are currently gainin...

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...

On 24 May 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with the Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for Relations with the Countries of Central Asia Viktor Maiko. During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues of cooperation between the two countries in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural-humanitarian spheres. The parties reiterated their commitment to further development of friendly re...

On May 21, 2026, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the United States of America Esen Aydogdyyev presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the United States of America Donald Trump, at the White House. During the ceremony, Ambassador Aydogdyyev conveyed greetings and best wishes from the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov...

On May 23, 2026, a conference was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to discuss the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Resolution "The Role and Importance of the Policy of Neutrality in Maintaining and Strengthening International Peace, Security and Sustainable Development." The event was attended by senior officials and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of diplomatic mis...

On May 22, 2026, a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in Ashgabat. As part of Turkmenistan's chairmanship of the CIS in 2026, meetings of various councils, commissions, and other events are being held. Our country takes this important mission very seriously, striving to fully facilitate the successful joint resolution of the tasks set. Representative delegations from CIS member countries arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the...