The 116th session of the Council of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) began on December 8, 2025, in Geneva. During the session, current issues of international migration are being discussed, including the interconnection between migration and development, the strategic directions of the Organization’s activities, as well as statements delivered by member states. The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by Deputy Chairman of the State Migration Service Dovran Bayramov, is par...

On December 6, 2025, a solemn ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to award the staff members of the national diplomatic service with jubilee medals «Türkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygyna» (“To the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan's Neutrality”). Addressing the ceremony participants, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov emphasized the significant international events taking place in the cou...

On December 5, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Ms. Kaja Kallas. The High Representative of the EU extended congratulations to the Turkmen side on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent Neutrality, emphasizing the importance of the country’s neutral foreign policy cou...

On 4 December 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the UN Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Ángel Moratinos. During the conversation, the sides discussed priority areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN Alliance of Civilizations, emphasizing the importance of promoting dialogue between cultures and religions, as well as strengthening m...

A delegation led by the Minister of Industry and Construction Production of Turkmenistan Toyguly Nurov participates in the 21st General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), which is taking place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 23-27 November 2025. Leaders from across the world are debating how industry can help tackle some of the world’s most urgent challenges – from climate change and food insecurity to the need for fairer supply chains, accord...

During his state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, the President of Turkmenistan visited the Alem.AI International Artificial Intelligence Center in Astana, which was created to develop technologies, knowledge, and innovation in artificial intelligence. The center is one of the strategic projects aimed at elevating Kazakhstan to the forefront of high technology. Its main objectives are to support new technological and economic developments, create a comprehensive environment for scientific...

On November 19, 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Feridun Sinirlioglu. During the conversation, the sides discussed priority areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the OSCE, noting the stable dynamics of interaction and the constructive nature of the partnership. The interlocutors placed particular emphasis on the importance of coordinat...