On August 24, 2026, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Turkmenistan Petra Dachtler, who presented her credentials to the head of state. Expressing gratitude for the time devoted to the meeting, Ambassador Petra Dachtler noted that it is a great honor for her to represent Germany in Turkmenistan, which has demonstrates significant achievements in various fields. Takin...

The 27th International Festival of Youth Symphony Orchestras, Young Euro Classic, is taking place in Berlin. It is one of the world’s largest cultural events, showcasing the creativity of young musicians on the international stage. On August 9, the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan, conducted by Honored Artist of Turkmenistan and conductor Rasul Klychev, presented a rich musical program on the stage of the Konzerthaus. It included the Concerto for Piano and Orchestra by Turkmen classic...

On 25 July 2026, the reports were published in the international mass media concerning the attack on a sea-going vessel in the waters of the Caspian Sea. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan declares about the inadmissibility of such actions.  As a Caspian littoral state and the country with a status of permanent neutrality recognized by the United Nations, Turkmenistan underlines that the Caspian Sea is a sea of peace, harmony and good-neighborliness. Press S...

On 25 July 2026, the MFA of Turkmenistan hosted a regular meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Ensuring the Fulfilment of Turkmenistan’s International Obligations in the Field of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. During the meeting, participants heard a report on the activities of the Interdepartmental Commission for the first half of 2026 and discussed priority tasks for the upcoming period. The participants reviewed the implementation of the Action Plan for the I...

On 24 July 2026, during the 106th plenary meeting of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Resolution entitled “Year of International Law, 2028”, initiated by Turkmenistan, was adopted by consensus. The document was co-sponsored by 78 Member States, demonstrating broad international support for the initiative. Introducing the Draft Resolution, the Turkmen side emphasized that, amid significant global transformations, strengthening respect for international law is an...

On 22 July 2026, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev addressed the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate entitled “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Managing Natural Resources for Peace, Security and Prosperity”. In his statement, the Permanent Representative emphasized that Turkmenistan consistently advocates for the responsible, equitable and mutually ben...

On 21 July 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, Kaha Imnadze. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Di...