Turkmenistan, U.S. Hold Political Consultations in Washington

The 11th round of annual bilateral political consultations between Turkmenistan and the United States took place on August 20 in Washington, D.C., Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.

Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Secretary of State of the United States of America

On August 20, 2025, in Washington DC., a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Secretary of State of the United States of America Marco Rubio, during which the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United States, as well as issues of mutual interest were discussed.

Palestine Expresses Gratitude to Turkmen Leadership for Humanitarian Support

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met on Tuesday with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Turkmenistan, Rana Abu Hijleh. On behalf of herself and the leadership of Palestine, Ambassador Abu Hijleh expressed sincere gratitude to the Turkmen government for its ongoing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.

Central Asian countries strengthen cooperation on water resources management

On August 14, 2025, the resort town of Borovoe (Republic of Kazakhstan) hosted the 90th meeting of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination (ICWC) with the participation of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Arkadag Medisina Klasteri, Berdimuhamedov Foundation at Kids Expo

During a working visit to the city of Arkadag on Sunday, Oguljahan Atabayeva, the Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Fund for Children, reviewed the design concepts for the exhibition booths of the Arkadag Medisina Klasteri and the Foundation ahead of their participation in the upcoming international fair “Kids Expo: Everything for Children,” set to take place in Ashgabat from August 21–23.

Current issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UAE were discussed

TULM Completes First Turkey–Turkmenistan–Kyrgyzstan Railway Shipment

The Turkmen Transport and Logistics Center (TULM), the country’s railway operator, has completed its first shipment along the Turkey–Turkmenistan–Kyrgyzstan route, TULM announced.

Marine Survey Begins for Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Route

Work has started on the marine survey for the construction of the Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable line — a key element of the “Digital Silk Road” project aimed at creating a new digital corridor between Europe and Asia. The corridor will eventually pass through Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.

Key aspects of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

Meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ambassador of Japan

Specialists of the OJSC “Shipbuilding and Repairing Yard “Balkan” enhance their qualifications as part of the construction of new dry cargo vessels

As part of the project to build two dry cargo vessels with a deadweight of 6100 tons, specialists from the Quality Control Department of the OJSC “Shipbuilding and Repairing Yard “Balkan” have successfully completed certification in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to Levels I and II.

Deputy Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan Visits “Balkan” Shipyard

As part of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which is being held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Choriyev Jasurbek Ergashevich, visited the Shipbuilding and Repairing Yard “Balkan”.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Invites Ilham Aliyev to Visit Turkmenistan

The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, has invited Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to pay an official visit to Turkmenistan. The invitation was extended during a phone call between the two leaders, Turkmen state media reported Sunday.

AIIB Invites Turkmenistan to Become Full Bank Member

At the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), a correspondent for the online publication Business Turkmenistan spoke with Jin Liqun, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) — a leading international financial institution specializing in supporting infrastructure projects worldwide.

Scientific-practical conference entitled “The Caspian Sea – Sea of Friendship and Peace” was held

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea completes his diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan, the EU Discuss Cooperation Priorities at LLDC3

Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ahmet Gurbanov, met with the European Union’s Special Representative for Central Asia, Eduard Stiprais, during the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in Avaza on August 7. The two sides discussed key areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EU in the political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres, according to the Turkmen Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Women Leaders’ Meeting Held in Awaza

On August 7, in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza,” within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), a Women Leaders’ Meeting was held. The forum aimed to promote gender equality, expand women’s rights and opportunities, and share best practices. The event brought together heads of parliaments of LLDCs, representatives of international organizations, and public associations.

Austrian Delegation Visits the International Sea Port of Turkmenbashi

On August 7, within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), a meeting was held between representatives of the State Secretariat for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria and the leadership of the International Sea Port of Turkmenbashi.

Meeting between the Leadership of Turkmenistan’s Maritime and River Transport Service and the Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus

As part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in the “Avaza” National Tourist Zone, a bilateral meeting took place between the leadership of the State Service for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan and the Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Marina Hadjimanoli.