On 24 September 2026, at the 25th Annual Ministerial Meeting of Landlocked Developing Countries, Turkmenistan welcomed the endorsement of its candidacy to serve as Chair of the Group for the 2027–2028 term. The Turkmen side emphasized the importance of the practical implementation of the Awaza Programme of Action, with a focus on sustainable transport, enhanced connectivity and investment promotion. As incoming Chair, Turkmenistan intends to develop a roadmap in consultation with the member s...

On September 24, 2026, a working meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan aimed at the discussion of the outcomes of the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) session held the previous day under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero-Arkadag. The leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, as well as the chiefs of the diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan accredited abroad participated to the meeting. During the session...

On September 24, 2026, a formal ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to present state awards to members of the national diplomatic service in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Independence of Turkmenistan. In his speech, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov emphasized the special significance of the events taking place in the country in honor of the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s stat...

On September 23, 2026, the successive meeting of the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) of Turkmenistan took place at the “Maslahat Köşgi” Palace in Ashgabat and was chaired by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The members of the Government, deputies of the Mejlis, heads of ministries and agencies, political parties, public organizations, and mass media, governors of provinces (velayats), districts (etraps), and cities, members...

On September 19, 2026, the 27th Conference of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World was held in the Center of Public Organizations of Turkmenistan. Before the start of the forum, a flower-laying ceremony to the Independence Monument took place. Then, the participants of the 27th Conference of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World arrived to the Center of Public Organizations of Turkmenistan and viewed the exhibition set at the venue. The 27th Conference o...

On 18 September 2026, a briefing was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan dedicated to the priority positions of Turkmenistan at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and the cooperation of the country with the regional and international organizations. The event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, international organizations and mass media. During the briefing, the main approaches of Turkmenistan to current issues on the internation...

On September 12, 2026, the high-level international conference “Independent, Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Heavenly Horses: A Zone of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation” was held at the “Ruhyýet” Palace of Arkadag city. The members of the Government, leadership of ministries and departments, heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as representatives of public organizations, political parties, elders, and youth participated to the e...