The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Federal Republic of Germany and Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UN Tourism, B. Rejepov, is taking part in the 72nd Session of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe, held from 12 to 14 May 2026 in St. Julian’s, Malta. The conference, jointly organized by the UN Tourism Secretariat and the Government of Malta, brings together the member states of the Commission, as well a...

On May 12, 2026, the International University for the Humanities and Development hosted a scientific-practical conference titled “Turkmenistan and International Law: Experience of Neutrality and Cooperation”. The forum was attended by heads and representatives of relevant ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan, heads and staff of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, prominent foreign scholars and experts in the field of int...

On May 12, 2026, the III International Competition "International Relations: Culture of Peaceful Dialogue" started at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country. An exhibition was organized in the foyer of the institute's main building, showcasing unique examples of decorative and applied arts, as well as materials revealing the priority directions of the country's foreign policy. The participants of the competition toured the exposition before...

On 8 May 2026, during a working visit to the Balkan region, esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the ceremony to mark the commissioning of a new dry cargo ship “Gadamly”. Speaking at the ceremony, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov warmly congratulated all participants upon the launch of the new dry cargo ship “Gadamly” at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport in the Balkan region. The head of state emphasized that effective work continues aimed at further ex...

During the period 6 to 8 May 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan is taking part in the annual summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF), being held in the German city of Leipzig. The forum is being chaired by Azerbaijan.  The theme is Funding Resilient Transport and it is the second part of the ITF’s three-year summit programme for 2025–2027, dedicated to transport sustainability. The forum brought together transport ministers from 69 ITF member states, heads of leading industry comp...

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, where the macroeconomic indicators of the country for January-April of this year were announced. Addressing members of the Cabinet of Ministers, the President of Turkmenistan noted that, based on the work completed over the first four months of this year, good indicators have been achieved, programs aimed at developing the country are being successfully implemented, reforms in all sectors of the economy are being effe...

On April 28, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a briefing on the most significant events in Turkmenistan’s international life since the beginning of the current year. Participants of the briefing included heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as heads of representative offices of international organizations in Ashgabat. During the briefing, the Foreign Minister highlighted key aspects of the country’s international activities,...