Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan Discuss Expanding Migration Cooperation

Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan discussed ways to expand cooperation in migration, legal affairs and law enforcement during consular consultations in Ashgabat, Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reported Wednesday.

National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation Held in Ashgabat

On 2 September 2026, a national seminar is being held in Ashgabat within the framework of the Global Project of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility on updating the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans as well as preparing the Seventh National Report under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Serdar Berdimuhamedov Opened New University Complexes Awarded International Certificates

September 1, Knowledge and Student Day, marked a significant event for Turkmenistan's education system. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremonies for new high-tech building complexes at two higher education institutions in the country: the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction (TSIAC) in Ashgabat and the Seyitnazar Seydi Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute (TSPI) in Turkmenabat. The opening of these facilities reflects the country's commitment to elevating science and education to a qualitatively new global level, training highly qualified personnel, and implementing advanced digital ecosystems.

A meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Japan took place in Ashgabat

On August 30, 2026, a meeting between delegations led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi, who arrived in Ashgabat on a visit, was held at the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

Turkmen President Receives New Turkish Ambassador

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Shener Jebeji, the newly appointed Ambassador of Türkiye to Turkmenistan, on Friday. Jebeji presented his credentials to the President, Turkmen state media reported.

Meeting with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

On August 17, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M. Byashimova met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan Ahmed Alhay Hamad Khamis Alhameli.

Scientific-Practical Conference “Protection of the Caspian Sea Ecosystem: Regional Cooperation and Sustainable Development”

Today, the scientific-practical conference titled "Protection of the Caspian Sea Ecosystem: Regional Cooperation and Sustainable Development" began its work in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone on the occasion of Caspian Sea Day. On this occasion, our Esteemed President sent a congratulatory message to the participants of the conference. The conference was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Minister of Environmental Protection, the Director of the Caspian Sea Institute, as well as representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions. During the scientific-practical conference, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkmenistan announced in his speech that Iran is ready to host the Seventh Caspian Summit.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to Afghanistan and held talks with Abdul Ghani Baradar.

On August 10, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, paid a working visit to the Mary Region, from where he headed to Afghanistan from the Islim-Chesme border zone of the city of Serhetabat in the Takhtabazar District.

Turkmenistan Develops Online Registration System for Foreign Citizen

Turkmenistan’s State Migration Service has developed an “Online Registration System” to register foreign citizens at their places of stay, State Migration Service reported on Thursday.

Magtymguly Gas Field Produces 1.3 Million Cubic Meters of Gas

More than 1.3 million cubic meters of commercial natural gas and about 130 tons of gas condensate per day have been produced from the A8 production well at the Magtymguly gas field in Turkmenistan’s sector of the Caspian Sea, Turkmen state media reported on Monday.

Ambassador of Turkmenistan Discusses Direct Flights with JATA Head

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Japan, Atadurdy Bayramov, held a meeting on Monday with the newly appointed Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), Yuji Hara, during which the parties discussed the promotion of direct flights between the two countries. The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan reported this on Wednesday.

Denizchi Futsal Club Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary with Victory in the Denizchi Cup

In the year proclaimed in Turkmenistan under the motto “Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan — the Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses” the Denizchi Cup futsal tournament among teams from Balkan Velayat was held in Turkmenbashi from 20 to 29 July 2026.

Comprehensive Exercise on the Prevention and Elimination of Industrial Accidents on Oil and Gas Production Platforms and Other Multi-Purpose Facilities (Structures) in the Turkmen Sector of the Caspian Sea

In accordance with the 2026 Work Plan of the State Commission of Turkmenistan for Emergency Situations, approved by Resolution No. 1630 of the President of Turkmenistan dated December 28, 2025, a comprehensive exercise on the prevention and elimination of industrial accidents on oil and gas production platforms and other multi-purpose facilities (structures) in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea was held on July 24, 2026, with the State Service of Maritime and River Transportation of Turkmenistan acting as the lead executing agency.

Regular Meeting of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO Was Held

Regular meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on Caspian Sea issues was held

President Kavelashvili holds face-to-face talks with Turkmenistan’s President

Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili held a face-to-face meeting with Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during the latter’s official visit to Georgia.

Turkmenistan President begins official visit to Georgia

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in Georgia on an official visit.

A meeting with the German delegation was held at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport

On July 15, 2026, a bilateral meeting was held at the administrative building of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport between the leadership of the State Service of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan and representatives of the Eastern Committee of German Economy. During the talks, which were attended by authorized representatives of the relevant structures of both countries, the parties discussed strategic areas for establishing and developing mutually beneficial cooperation with leading German companies in transport, logistics, innovative technologies, and the modernization of port infrastructure.

A Cooperation Program was signed between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

The next round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Ashgabat, led by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov and Bakhtiyor Saidov. During the talks, the parties discussed strengthening bilateral strategic partnership and intensifying political-diplomatic relations, as well as interparliamentary and interregional ties.

Turkmen delegation participates in the High-level Political Forum under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York