On 25 February 2026, a meeting was held in Geneva between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan and the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). During the meeting, the Turkmen side reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s readiness to host the 16th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament of the IPU and formally transmitted the letters of the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan addressed to the IPU leadership. The Summit is considered as one of the key components of the International Year of...

On 17 February 2026, the 88th session of the UNECE Inland Transport Committee commenced in Geneva. The Committee serves as one of the key international platforms for advancing transport development and shaping transport policy. The delegation of Turkmenistan is participating in the session, headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annayev. The session is held under the overarching theme “Promoting Innovation for the Future of Inland Transport” and focuses on innovation, aut...

The delegation of Turkmenistan is taking part in the Sixth World Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held from 11 to 13 February 2026 under the auspices of the International Labour Organization and the Government of Morocco. The forum brings together representatives of governments, international organizations, and social partners to develop joint measures aimed at accelerating the eradication of child labour. The conference programme includes high-level plenary sessions, thematic d...

Today, 8 December, the 116th Session of the Council of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) opened in Geneva. The session addresses key issues of international migration, including the nexus between migration and development, the Organization’s strategic directions, and statements delivered by Member States. The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the Deputy Chairman of the State Migration Service, Dovran Bayramov, is participating in the work of the session. In his stateme...

On December 1 in Ashgabat, a meeting was held between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan B. Amanov and the Executive Director of the Global Gas Centre, V. Ducrot. During the negotiations, the parties discussed issues related to the growing importance of ensuring the security of gas supplies to global markets, the development of regional energy cooperation to enhance security, diversification and long-term partnerships, as well as the expansion of Turkmenistan’s gas ex...

On November 24, 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov departed for a state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan. The head of state was seen off by the officials of the country at the International Airport of the capital. In Astana, at International Airport named after Nursultan Nazarbayev, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was warmly welcomed by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the Republic of...

The accession of Azerbaijan to the Consultative Meeting format of the Central Asian states, given its political authority, will help strengthen the role of the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan on the global stage as responsible and united partners. According to "Report", this was stated in a letter from the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, addressed to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. In his letter, Berdimuhamedov highlighted that...