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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:46:00 +0500</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[The Chairperson of the National Center of Trade Unions of Turkmenistan arrived in Baku on a working visit]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6069</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:46:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 12, 2026, a meeting was held between O. Berdiyeva, Chairperson of the National Center of Trade Unions of Turkmenistan, and S. Mamedov, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the activities of the trade unions of the two countries, discussed issues concerning the protection of labor rights and social protection of trade union members, and expressed interest in further strengthening ties between the trade unions of Turkme...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[About the meeting with the UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6068</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:11:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 13, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan, Ahmed Al-Hai Hamad Khamis Al-Hameli.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues and prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UAE, both bilaterally and within the framework of international organizations and multilateral platforms.

The interlocutors exchanged views o...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the representative of the College of Intelligence in Europe]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:07:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 13 May 2026, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Mahri Byshimova met with the Director of the Secretariat of the Intelligence College in Europe Yasmine Gouedard.

During the meeting, the sides assessed the current level of dialogue between European and Central Asian countries in general, and with Turkmenistan in particular.

Mrs. Gouedard spoke about her projects aimed at strengthening humanitarian ties between European and Central Asian countries. She expressed commitm...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Solemn ceremony held at the Baku International Sea Trade Port to welcome “Gadamly” — the first dry cargo vessel built in Turkmenistan]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:27:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A solemn welcoming ceremony for the dry cargo vessel “Gadamly” - the first ship of its kind built in Turkmenistan - was held at the Baku International Sea Trade Port. The arrival of the new Turkmen vessel in Azerbaijan became an important symbol of the further strengthening of transport and logistics cooperation between the two brotherly countries and the development of cargo transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

Representatives of the transport and logistics s...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Hero-Arkadag with the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Political Affairs to the Prime Minister of Malaysia]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:40:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 12, 2026, a meeting was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Political Affairs to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.

Expressing gratitude for the time spared for the meeting, Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican emphasized that Malaysia attaches great importance to expanding multifaceted cooperation with Turkmenistan. Availing himsel...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Scientific-practical conference “Turkmenistan and International Law: Experience of Neutrality and Cooperation” was held in Ashgabat]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6064</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:50:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 12, 2026, the International University for the Humanities and Development hosted a scientific-practical conference titled “Turkmenistan and International Law: Experience of Neutrality and Cooperation”.

The forum was attended by heads and representatives of relevant ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan, heads and staff of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, prominent foreign scholars and experts in the field of int...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Peacekeeping – a key principle of neutral Turkmenistan's foreign policy strategy]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6063</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:34:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 12, 2026, the III International Competition "International Relations: Culture of Peaceful Dialogue" started at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country.

An exhibition was organized in the foyer of the institute's main building, showcasing unique examples of decorative and applied arts, as well as materials revealing the priority directions of the country's foreign policy. The participants of the competition toured the exposition before...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan received representatives of Malaysia]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 11, 2026, President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, received the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Political Affairs to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican, as well as the President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Petronas, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, and the company’s Chief Production Officer, Executive Vice President, and CEO of Exploration and Production, Mohd Jukris Abdul Wahab.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that developing relat...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meetings Held in Phnom Penh Within the Framework of the Visit of the Delegation of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Cambodia]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:36:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[From May 8 to 9, 2026, as part of the visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan to Phnom Penh, a number of meetings were held between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan A.Gurbanov and the representatives of the Government, as well as business circles of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

During the meeting with the Permanent Secretary of State and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia Eat Sophea, the sides noted with satisfaction the high level o...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan attended the official commissioning ceremony of a new dry cargo ship]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:03:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 8 May 2026, during a working visit to the Balkan region, esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the ceremony to mark the commissioning of a new dry cargo ship “Gadamly”.

Speaking at the ceremony, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov warmly congratulated all participants upon the launch of the new dry cargo ship “Gadamly” at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport in the Balkan region.

The head of state emphasized that effective work continues aimed at further ex...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The First Turkmen-Cambodian political consultations were held]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6059</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:10:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 8 May 2026, the first political consultations between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Cambodia took place in Phnom Penh.

The Turkmen delegation was led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov, while the Cambodian sides was headed by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ung Rachana.

During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation, emphasising that int...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan received the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6058</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:33:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 7, 2026, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Mariam Kvrivishvili, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a visit.

Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, Mariam Kvrivishvili noted that the Georgian side highly values the development of interstate relations with Turkmenistan. Taking the opportunity, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from Pre...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Prospects for Turkmen-Georgian Economic Cooperation Discussed in Ashgabat]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6057</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:34:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 7, 2026, the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Georgian Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat.

The Turkmen side was headed by the Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of Turkmenistan Nazar Agahanov, while the Georgian side was led by the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Mariam Kvrivishvili. The meeting was attended by the leadership of relevant ministries and agencies from two countries.

During the meeting, the sid...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Delegation of Turkmenistan is participating in the annual summit of the International Transport Forum]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6056</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:22:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[During the period 6 to 8 May 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan is taking part in the annual summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF), being held in the German city of Leipzig. The forum is being chaired by Azerbaijan.  The theme is Funding Resilient Transport and it is the second part of the ITF’s three-year summit programme for 2025–2027, dedicated to transport sustainability.

The forum brought together transport ministers from 69 ITF member states, heads of leading industry comp...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan Delegation Participates in the International Forum "Yerevan Dialogue 2026"]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:58:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 5, 2026, the reputable international forum "Yerevan Dialogue 2026" started in Yerevan. The delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov is participating in the event.

In his address, the head of the Turkmen delegation noted that Turkmenistan is actively strengthening the foundation of its energy sector through large-scale system modernization, improved energy efficiency, and a consistent reduction in emissions. Particular emphasis was place...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Armenia]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6054</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:01:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 4, 2026, a meeting was held in Yerevan between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Mnatsakan Safaryan.

At the beginning of the conversation, the Turkmen side expressed gratitude to the Armenian side for the invitation to participate in the respected international forum “Yerevan Dialogue 2026”, scheduled for May 5–6.

During the meeting, the diplomats noted the high level of politic...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Statement for Mass Media]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6053</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:25:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 4 May 2026, Minister of Foreign Affair of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, during which the sides discussed bilateral relations, as well as international issues of mutual interest.

In particular, the parties exchanged views on regional security matters. In this regard, special emphasis was placed on the importance of applying political-diplomatic means and methods that form t...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the Secretary-General of TURKSOY]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6052</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 30 April 2026, a meeting took place in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Secretary-General of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) Sultan Raev.

During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues regarding Turkmenistan’s cooperation with TURKSOY, in particular the implementation of the Joint Work Plan for 2026.

Rashid Meredov emphasized the significance of the current visit by the TURKSOY Secretary-General to Ash...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan received the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6051</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 29, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles, Barry Faure, who arrived in our country on a visit.

Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, the guest noted his country's keen interest in establishing multifaceted relations with dynamically developing Turkmenistan. Taking the opportunity, Barry Faure conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Patrick Hermini...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 29 April 2026, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles Barry Faure, who had arrived to Turkmenistan on his first official visit.

During the meeting, the sides noted the significance of this visit by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles from the perspective of advancing bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest.

The diplomats emphasi...]]></description>
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