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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...