Presentation of the Almaty Process on Refugee Protection and International Migration Held at the MFA of Turkmenistan

On 3 November 2026, a presentation of the Almaty Process on Refugee Protection and International Migration was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, with the participation of deputy heads of relevant sectoral ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan and representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

In her opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M. Byashimova emphasized the importance of interagency cooperation and information exchange in addressing current issues of international migration, as well as the significance of familiarizing national partners with regional cooperation frameworks in this field.

The main part of the meeting focused on a presentation delivered by Serhan Aktoprak, IOM Coordinator for Central Asia. The presentation covered the key areas of activity of the Almaty Process, recent regional developments, and the ongoing dialogue in preparation for the 2026 International Migration Review Forum.

During the subsequent discussion, the Turkmen side and IOM exchanged views on practical aspects of Turkmenistan's participation in relevant regional events, opportunities to share national experience and expert contributions, as well as prospects for further cooperation on issues of mutual interest.

Particular attention was also paid to organizational aspects of interagency coordination, including the designation of national coordinators and the establishment of further communication among the relevant government institutions.

The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on possible next steps to strengthen cooperation among national partners in the context of the migration agenda under consideration.