A meeting of the Steering Committee for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between Turkmenistan and the UN for 2021–2025 was held

On May 27, 2025, the successive meeting of the Steering Committee for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between Turkmenistan and the United Nations for 2021–2025 was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in the hybrid format. This is reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Telephone conversation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and China

On May 26, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi. This is reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea took part in the exhibition within the framework of the Seoul Friendship Festival

On May 24, 2025, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea took part in the Seoul Friendship Festival, organized by the Seoul City Administration. This is reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Turkmenistan Announces Calendar of Cultural and Sports Events for June

Turkmenistan has planned a series of festive events in June covering cultural, scientific, and sports spheres, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bahargul Seyidova said during a government meeting on Friday, according to official Turkmen media.

Türkmenhimiýa, Daewoo Sign Contract to Build Fertilizer Plant in Turkmenabat

The state concern Türkmenhimiýa has signed a contract with South Korea’s Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. to design and build a fertilizer production complex at the S. Niyazov Chemical Plant in Turkmenabat, as reported by Turkmenistan’s news agency on Sunday.

A meeting of the Deputy Foreign Ministers of the "Central Asia - China" format was held

On May 24, 2025, a meeting of the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the “Central Asia-China” format was held in Beijing. The Turkmen side was represented by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov. This was reported by the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Minister of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan took part in the 78th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva

Minister of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan Murat Mammedov took part in the 78th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, confirming the country's active position in strengthening international cooperation in the field of health.

Turkmen carpets were presented at the exhibition in Tbilisi

On May 23, 2025, an exhibition of turkmen and azerbaijani carpets, organized by the Embassies of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan in Georgia, opened in the Akhundov House gallery.

Turkmenistan-Iran: Mary–Mashhad Power Line, Gas Supply Discussed

The 18th session of the Turkmen-Iranian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Tehran on May 19–20, focusing on the construction of the Turkmen section of the Mary–Mashhad power transmission line, electricity exports from Turkmenistan to Iran, and the supply and transit of Turkmen natural gas via Iran to third countries under the SWAP scheme.

Key areas of cooperation with the IMF discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

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The United Nations Country Team Meeting in Turkmenistan was held

On May 22, 2025, a meeting of the United Nations Country Team in Turkmenistan was held in video conference mode. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, heads of UN agencies in Turkmenistan and regional structures of this organization. This is reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the first meeting of Termez Dialogue on connectivity between Central and South Asia

On May 20, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov participated in the first meeting of Termez Dialogue on connectivity between Central and South Asia under the title: “Common Space of Peace, Friendship and Prosperity”. This is reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Turkmenistan, OPEC Fund Step Up Cooperation Under Five-Year Program

Rahimberdi Jepbarov, Chairman of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, President of the OPEC Fund for International Development, held talks to expand their partnership, as reported by the OPEC Fund’s press office on Thursday. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration under the Country Partnership Program—a five-year plan aimed at coordinating joint initiatives. This was reported by the official website of Business Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan Activates Partnership with UN in Youth Policy

On May 21, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs Felipe Paullier at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

Azerbaijan and Pakistan are strengthening their railway cooperation through Turkmenistan.

Rovshan Rustamov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, met with Bilal Azhar Kayani, Pakistan's Minister of State for Railways. Their discussion focused on creating new logistics routes through Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, according to the official website of "Business Turkmenistan" (BT).

Turkmenistan’s President Congratulates Participants of “Music of the World” Festival

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov extended his congratulations to the participants and guests of the “Music of the World” International Festival in Ashgabat, wishing them good health and creative success, as reported by official Turkmen media. The International Festival "Music of Peace", dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, has officially opened at the Palace of Mukams of the State Cultural Center in Ashgabat.

Georgia congratulates Turkmenistan on Constitution and National Flag Day

On May 18, 2025, the Tbilisi TV Tower was lit up in the colors of the national flag of Turkmenistan. On this day, Turkmenistan celebrates Constitution and National Flag Day. This is reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The new Balkanabat International Airport has started accepting domestic flights.

"Turkmenistan Airlines" OJSC has launched regular domestic flights through the new Balkanabat International Airport. As of May 19, 2025, the air harbor began serving passengers from all regions of the country. This was reported by the official website of Turkmen Airlines.

Turkmenistan Outlines Transport, Logistics Vision at Tehran Forum

Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov participated in the Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025, held on May 18-19 in Iran’s capital, Tehran. Speaking at the international event, the foreign minister outlined Turkmenistan’s position on developing transport and logistics connectivity as a key tool for sustainable economic growth and regional cooperation.