Meeting Held Between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Executive Secretary of the CTBTO

On 8 June 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Dr. Robert Floyd.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the CTBTO as well as topical issues on the international agenda related to disarmament, arms control and nuclear non-proliferation.

Particular attention was paid to events marking the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). The interlocutors underscored the historic significance of the Treaty as one of the key international instruments aimed at strengthening the nuclear non-proliferation regime and advancing the goals of general and complete disarmament.

The parties noted the importance of further strengthening international cooperation in order to ensure global peace, security and sustainable development. In this context, Turkmenistan’s commitment to fulfilling its international obligations and supporting the efforts of the international community to strengthen confidence and security was emphasized.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on expanding practical cooperation between Turkmenistan and the CTBTO, including the training of national specialists, participation in relevant programmes, and the development of expert-level cooperation.

At the conclusion of the talks, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing constructive partnership and continuing regular dialogue on issues of common interest.