In the framework of Turkmenistan's chairmanship of the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA), a ministerial meeting of SPECA participating countries was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 8 April 2025. The event was attended by the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers H. Geldimuradov, high-level representatives of the United Nations, including Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Europe Tatiana Molchan...

On 9 April 2025, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Hojamurad Geldimuradov met with the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in the framework of his visit to Geneva. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current collaboration and possibilities for further cooperation between Turkmenistan and the WTO, including issues related to the process of Turkmenistan’s accession to the organization. The WTO Director-General com...

On 8 April 2025, on the sidelines of the 71st session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Hojamurad Geldymuradov held a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the UNECE Tatyana Molchan. During the conversation, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for further cooperation between Turkmenistan a...

On March 29, 2025, the city of Arkadag hosted an international conference titled “Year of Peace and Trust: Development of International Activities in the Interests of Children,” dedicated to the 4th anniversary of the establishment of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship. This large-scale event was attended by leaders and representatives of government agencies and public organizations from Uzbekistan, the Republic of Türkiye, t...

On March 27, 2025, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, received the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission, Ms. Kaja Kallas. Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to discuss priority areas of bilateral cooperation, the High Representative of the European Union emphasized that the European Union highly appreciates the achievements of Turkmenistan in all spheres. Ms. Kallas also noted that...

On March 21, 2025, during the 61st plenary meeting of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, the Resolution “Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan” was adopted under Agenda item 61 “Peacebuilding and Peacekeeping” by consensus. Introducing the Resolution, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Aksoltan Atayeva emphasized that the status of permanent neutrality is the basis of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy and the foundation for implementation of the country’s bala...

On March 20, 2025, a meeting took place in the city of Arkadag between O. Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Activities of the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Care named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Elizabeth Rood, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Turkmenistan. The importance of the work carried out by the Fund in the development of international relations was emphasized at the meeting. Speaking about the wo...