On December 13, 2018 in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Holy See (with the residence in Geneva) Atageldi Haldjanov presented his credentials to the Head of the Vatican, His Holiness Pope Francis. During the brief conversation, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to Pope Francis. Thanking for the kind words on b...

On December 11, 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov, held talks with the delegation of the United States of America led by the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad. During the meeting, noting the positive results of joint cooperation in enhancing bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the United States of America, the sides expressed interest in their further diversification. After exchanging views on the development of the political s...

On December 11, 2018 in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan there was an opening ceremony of the international scientific conference "The heritage of the Great Silk Road and present international relations" and the exhibition dedicated to the International Neutrality Day. The conference was attended by the deputies of the Mejlis, heads of the ministries and departments, diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of...

On December 10, 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with a delegation led by Mr. Rashid Khalikov, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations on humanitarian issues of partnership with countries of the Middle East and Central Asia, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit. During the meeting, the parties noted the humanitarian support of Turkmenistan, periodically provided to neighboring countries, as well as countries affected by natural phenomena a...

On December 10, 2018, at the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan there was a meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait in Turkmenistan, Majdi Ahmed Al-Dhafiri.   After mutual greetings, the parties noted the ongoing development of bilateral relations. This is evidenced by the fraternal and trusting relations of the Heads of the two states, visits and political consultations. During the mee...

On December 10, 2018, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs there was a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland in Turkmenistan (with residence in Baku), Mr. Marek Janusz Tsalka, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the events on the occasion of the International neutrality day. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state of relations and discussed issues of further enhancing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Repu...

On December 6, 2018, in “Yyldyz” Hotel of Ashgabat an international ministerial conference on the theme “Importance of the Great Silk Road: Present and Future Development” organized by the Government of Turkmenistan in cooperation with UNESCO concluded the plenary sessions. The purpose of the international conference, which is held with the participation of representatives from about 40 countries, is to reveal the role and the importance of the Great Silk Road for sustainable development, dis...