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        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:00 +0500</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[The working visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan has begun]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 21, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov departed on a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in the Regional Environmental Summit and the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea.

At Ashgabat International Airport, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was seen off by official representatives.

A few hours later, the aircraft of the President of Turkmenistan landed at Nursultan Nazarbayev Internatio...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan participated in the meeting of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asian states]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 21 April 2026, the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, D.Gulmanova, participated via videoconference in the meeting of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asian States.

This event, which has added to the list of significant activities held in the year “Independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan – homeland of purposeful heavenly horses,” was aimed at identifying constructive solutions to pressing contemporary issues through cooperation among women leaders of Central Asian cou...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The delegation of Turkmenistan participates in the 82nd session of ESCAP]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has commenced at the United Nations Conference Centre, which serves as the headquarters of ESCAP. The international forum, held in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand, is being conducted under the theme "Leave No One Behind: Advancing a Society for All Ages in the Asia and the Pacific " and will continue until April 24.

The Turkmen delegation, headed by Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Tur...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A telephone conversation took place between the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian Commission on Economic Cooperation]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:13:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 20, 2026, a telephone conversation was held between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran Farzaneh Sadegh.

During the discussion, the sides addressed a wide range of issues related to the implementation of agreements reached following the 18th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian Commission on Economic...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting held at the MFA of Turkmenistan with the Head of the WHO Country Office]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 20 April 2026, a meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Ashgabat Egor Zaitsev. Representatives of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, headed by Deputy Minister Azat Ovezov, also took part in the meeting.

During the talks, the sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects for further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and W...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting held between the Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:14:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 18, 2026, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, a brief meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, during which the sides once again reaffirmed their commitment to the further development of strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and Russia.]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan and Türkiye reaffirm сommitment to further strengthening cooperation]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:57:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 18 April 2026, talks were held in Antalya between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan.

At the beginning of the meeting, the head of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy agency Rashid Meredov, congratulated the Turkish side on the successful holding of the Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF-2026) and the high level of its organization.

During the talks, the sides noted the traditionally high le...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan discussed topical issues of cooperation]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 18, 2026, in Antalya, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov.

During the meeting, the sides discussed topical issues of Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations. Particular attention was paid to preparations for high-level meetings planned to be held this year in both countries.

The foreign ministers also exchanged views on regional and international issues.]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Key aspects of Turkmen–Uzbek relations were discussed]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:37:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 18, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan,Bakhtiyor Saidov, on the sidelines of the Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

During the meeting, the sides noted the high level of cooperation between the two states, achieved through a trusting and regular dialogue at the highest state level.

The ministers discussed key areas of cooperation in the political and diplomatic sphere, as well as...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Topical issues of Turkmen-Ukrainian cooperation discussed]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 18, in Antalya, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha.

During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of the bilateral agenda. Their mutual commitment to maintaining and further developing Turkmen-Ukrainian cooperation in areas of common interest was reaffirmed.

Among the practical areas of interaction, the side...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[On the meeting with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:29:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 18, 2026, on the sidelines of the 5th Diplomatic Forum held in Antalya, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov held a meeting with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, Miguel Ángel Moratinos.

During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues of cooperation in promoting a culture of peace, advancing inter-civilizational dialogue, and strengthening mutual understanding.

The Tur...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Secretary General of the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Turkic States]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:24:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 18, 2026, in Antalya, during an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Secretary General of the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Turkic States Adem Kula.

During the meeting, the parties assessed the current level of trade and economic cooperation among the Turkic states. The importance of the admission of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan to the Union in March 2024 was part...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Prospects for Cooperation Between Turkmenistan and the CTBTO Discussed in Antalya]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 18, 2026, in Antalya, during an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization Robert Floyd.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the CTBTO. The importance of strengthening international efforts aimed at ensuring global security, nuclear non-proliferation,...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 17-18 April 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, took part in the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF-2026).

The high-level event was held at the Nest Congress Center in Antalya, Republic of Türkiye. The motto of the forum was “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties.”

On the sidelines of the forum, a number of thematic sessions were held, during which participants exchan...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the delegation of the International Labour Organization held at the MFA of Turkmenistan]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:42:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 18 April 2026, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahri Byashimova and a delegation of the International Labour Organization (ILO) headed by Miranda Fayerman. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the relevant ministries and agencies of the country.

Among the key objectives of the visit of the ILO delegation is the organization of practical activities, in particular joint round tables in the regions of the country with the...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the regular meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers and the meeting of the Central Asia – Russia format]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:55:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 17, 2026, a regular meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was held in Moscow. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov.

The meeting was also attended by the heads of the Foreign Ministries of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, as well as the CIS Executive Committee.

During the meetings in narrow and wide f...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[An international scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation in the gas sector was held in Ashgabat]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6017</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:50:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 16, 2026, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the international scientific and practical conference “Turkmenistan–People’s Republic of China: 20 Years of Strategic Partnership in the Gas Sector.”

The event was attended by heads of relevant institutions of both countries, representatives of leading oil and gas companies, as well as international experts.

As noted in the speeches of the Turkmen side, the comprehensive strategy for the development of the country’s fuel and en...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A new platform for educational cooperation with the People’s Republic of China: “Luban Workshop” opened in Ashgabat]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 16, 2026, the opening ceremony of the “Luban Workshop” in Turkmenistan was held at the International University of Oil and Gas named after Yagshygeldi Kakayev.

The participation in the event of a delegation headed by Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, First Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Ding Xuexiang, became another indication of the continued strengthening of humanit...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan received First Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:03:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 16, 2026, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, received Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, First Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Ding Xuexiang, who is visiting Turkmenistan on the instructions of the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping.

Expressing gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to the Chinese delegation, Ding Xuexiang emp...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The seventh meeting of the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Committee on Cooperation was held in Ashgabat]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 16 April 2026, the seventh meeting of the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Committee on Cooperation was held in Ashgabat. The Turkmen side at the meeting was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, while the Chinese delegation was headed by Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, First Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic...]]></description>
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