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.

Telephone conversation between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the President of the Russian Federation

Meeting of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan with the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation

The National Leader of Turkmen People participated in the XVI International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2025”

Turkmen-Iranian interparliamentary ties discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania has been accredited in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan has signed agreements with Petronas and ADNOC on cooperation in the fuel and energy complex.

State Concern "Turkmengaz" has signed agreements with the Malaysian company Petronas and ADNOC (UAE) for the joint development of new hydrocarbon fields in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, the chairman of the state concern announced during a press conference.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan received a delegation from UAE

On May 14th, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan received a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The delegation included Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Director General of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Suhail Al-Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Ahmed Al-Sayegh, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who were in Ashgabat for a visit. This was reported by the news program "Vatan."

The composition of the Turkmen side of the Turkmen-Iranian intergovernmental commission has been approved

The composition of the Turkmen side of the joint Turkmen-Iranian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation has been approved. According to a TDH report, the corresponding Resolution was signed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on May 14th.

Turkmenistan's President Approves Contracts with Petronas and ADNOC for Caspian Sea Field Development

Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed a decree authorizing state concerns "Turkmengaz" and "Turkmennebit" to enter into agreements with "Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd." (Malaysia) and "ADNOC Turkmenistan RSC Limited" (UAE). The document aims to successfully implement the tasks set for the country's oil and gas industry, reports TDH.

President of Turkmenistan Receives Head of Malaysian Company PETRONAS

On May 14, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, held a meeting with the head of the Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik. The parties discussed further prospects for cooperation, reports TDH.

The 7th Central Asian Conference on Climate Change has begun its work in Ashgabat

A Turkmen delegation is participating in a logistics training seminar in the People's Republic of China.

Representatives from the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, together with representatives from relevant state bodies and enterprises of the country, are attending a training seminar on the topic of "Smart Logistics Management". The seminar is taking place in Qingdao, People's Republic of China, and began on May 12, 2024. It will last for two weeks, until May 26th.

Turkmentelecom launches call center service for businesses

Turkmentelecom, a telecommunications provider under the Turkmenaragatnashyk Agency, has introduced a new Call Center service aimed at improving customer communication for businesses of all sizes, as reported by the Turkmenistan’s Transport and Communications Agency.