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                <title><![CDATA[The delegation of the National Trade Union Center of Turkmenistan paid a study visit to Geneva, where it visited the headquarters of the International Labour Organization.]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159000</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[During the visit, representatives of Turkmenistan held meetings with ILO leadership and experts, during which issues related to the development of social partnership, exchange of experience, and the implementation of projects in Turkmenistan were discussed.

Particular attention was given to cooperation with the ILO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, including prospects for further collaboration.

The visit program included familiarization with the activities of the ILO, its struct...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[H.E. Vepa Hajiyev has been appointed Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in New York.]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159002</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[During a government meeting, the President of Turkmenistan, H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedov, signed a decree appointing Vepa Hajiyev as the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations (New York).

By another decree, the Head of State relieved H.E. Vepa Hajiyev of his duties as Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Swiss Confederation and to the Vatican.

In the position of Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, H.E. Vepa Hajiyev succeeds H.E.Aksoltan Ataeva...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A Meeting Was Held in Lausanne Between the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN and the Leadership of the International Equestrian Federation]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158607</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 4 March 2026, a meeting was held in Lausanne between H.E. Vepa Hajiyev, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in Geneva, and the leadership of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (Fédération Équestre Internationale – FEI). Representing the FEI at the meeting were the President of the organization, Ingmar De Vos, and the Secretary General, Sabrina Ibáñez.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the development of international cooperation i...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[STATEMENT FOR THE MEDIA]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158492</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expresses its concern due to the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East and stresses that the fact that this escalation occurred amid diplomatic efforts on the settlement of the situation in the region is regrettable.

Turkmenistan that has the status of permanent neutrality recognized by the United Nations, once again declares that all the complicated international issues must be resolved on the basis of the UN Charter and international...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF TURKMENISTAN MEETS WITH THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE IPU]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158213</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmen Delegation Participates in the 88th Session of the UNECE Inland Transport Committee]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/157886</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Delegation of Turkmenistan Participates in the Sixth World Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/157681</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the 116th Session of the Council of the International Organization for Migration]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/155592</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan B. Amanov and the Executive Director of the Global Gas Centre, V. Ducrot]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/155472</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan has begun]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/155223</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov: The “Central Asia + Azerbaijan” format will strengthen the role of the region’s countries on the global stage]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/155016</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/155010</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

As reported by "Report", the letter states that Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sincerely and wholeheartedly congratulated President Aliyev and, through him, the entire people of Azerbaijan on the unanimous decision adopted at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia regarding the full participation of the Republic of Azerbaija...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, has invited the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to visit Turkmenistan in 2026.]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/155005</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, has invited the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to visit Turkmenistan in 2026.

According to the "Report", this was stated in a congratulatory message addressed by Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow to President Aliyev in connection with the unanimous decision adopted at the 7-th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia regarding “the full participation of th...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the VII Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/154964</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[As part of his state visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the VII Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia.

In the foyer of the Congress Center Serdar Berdimuhamedov was warmly welcomed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Following the official group photo ceremony for the Summit participants, the VII Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia took place in the Large Conference Hall....]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Talks were held between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/154963</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On November 17, 2025, on the second day of the state visit of the Head of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, high-level talks were held between Presidents Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Early in the morning, the Head of state arrived at New Uzbekistan Park, where he laid flowers at the Independence Monument.

Then, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov inspected the monument's features.

Then the presidential motorcade proceeded to the Kuksaroy State Residence. At the ce...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Heads of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan attended the opening ceremony of the Turkmen-Uzbek border trade zone]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/154962</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On November 17, 2025, during President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's state visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Heads of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan digitally participated in the opening ceremony of the Turkmen-Uzbek border trade zone.

The first speech was delivered by a representative of Uzbekistan – a resident of the Khorezm velayat – who expressed sincere gratitude to the Presidents of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan for the construction of this facility and requested their bless...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan was awarded the highest state award of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the "Oliý Darajali Dustlik" Order]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/154961</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On November 17, 2025, following the opening ceremony of the Turkmen-Uzbek border trade zone, the highest state award of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the "Oliý Darajali Dustlik" Order, was presented to the President of Turkmenistan.

Warmly welcoming President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the participants of the ceremony, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that it was a great honor for him to present the highest state award of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the "Oliý Darajali Dustlik" Order, to the He...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Presidents of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan made statements to the press]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/154960</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[During President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's state visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Presidents of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan made statements to the press.

Warmly welcoming President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and members of the Turkmen delegation, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that this historic visit is clear evidence of the special close relations established between the fraternal countries.

The President of Uzbekistan noted that the results of cooperation were discussed in det...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Delegation of Turkmenistan Holds Bilateral Meetings with ILO Representatives in Geneva]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 18 November, the delegation of Turkmenistan, led by the Chairwoman of the National Centre of Trade Unions, Oguljennet Berdiliyeva, held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva.

In particular, meetings were held with Beata Andres, Assistant Director-General and ILO Regional Director; with Oliver Röpke, the new Director of the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities; as well as with Corinne Vargha, Director of the ILO Internatio...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[C5+1 Summit in USA]]></title>
                <link>https://switzerland.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/154306</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, took part in the C5+1 Summit with the participation of the U.S. President and the leaders of Central Asian countries.]]></description>
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