As reported at the Government session on 9 March, preparations are underway for the scheduled upcoming official visits to the State of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates by the President of Turkmenistan. In this regard, it was noted that one of the key vectors of the country’s foreign policy course is expanding cooperation with the countries of Middle East. The head of state was pleased to mention the constructive nature of relations with Kuwait and the UAE, and stressed the tremendous poten...

On March 9, 2017, political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The delegation of the Turkish side was headed by the Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Umid Yardim, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a working visit. During the talks, the sides discussed topical issues of interstate cooperation, underscoring their mutual interest in the further development of the establish...

On March 9, 2018, the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) adopted the Joint Statement on the promotion and protection of human rights in Central Asia within the framework of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, initiated by the Government of Turkmenistan. This document underscores the Central Asian countries' commitment to further efforts to fulfill their obligations in the field of protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms and promoting international cooperatio...

On March 9, 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.Meredov met with the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Shahriyar Alam, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit. At the beginning of the meeting, analyzing the current state of relations between Turkmenistan and the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the sides expressed the need for their activation. In this context, the sides noted the role of high-level visits, as well as the role...

An agitation train left the Ashgabat railway station for a four-day journey along the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat-Kerki route.  The representatives of the creative and scientific intelligentsia take part in the publicity event held in the framework of the programme of cultural events dedicated to the motto of the year of 2018 "Turkmenistan is the heart of the Great Silk Road". The route will cover the cities and historical sites of our country, located at the intersection of the caravan trade rou...

Delegation of the International Monetary Fund concluded staff visit to Turkmenistan where they held several bilateral meetings in the ministries and sectoral agencies of the country. Outcomes of the visit by the IMF mission were discussed at the Government session.  It was particularly noted that the IMF mission prepared a statement that will be published on the Fund’s website. The statement highly commends Turkmenistan’s economic development, macroeconomic indicators and success achieved due...

Bright celebrations and events dedicated to this wonderful holiday are filled with special meaning in the year with the slogan “Turkmenistan – the Heart of the Great Silk Road”, - the message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to the women of the country says.  Turkmenistan has richest historical, cultural and spiritual heritage. The merit of our women is in its careful protection, study, popularization and passing to the future generations. Carpets, embroideries, elements of fo...