On January 17, 2023, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The heads of state reaffirmed the commitment of the two countries to traditional relations of friendship, good neighborliness and mutually beneficial cooperation that meets common interests. In this context, it was noted with satisfaction that the strategic multifaceted partnership between Turkmenistan and the Russian Feder...

On January 17, 2023, the Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan R.Meredov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Turkmenistan Hamad bin Rashid bin Hamad Al-Azbi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The diplomats noted the importance of high-level visits and consistent holding of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries. Attention was also paid to cooperation between the two states within the framework o...

On January 17, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Archbishop Theophylact, administrator of the parishes of the Patriarchal Deanery in Turkmenistan. During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on the further development of bilateral humanitarian ties. In this context, Archbishop Theophylact expressed gratitude to the Turkmen side for the favorable conditions created for the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church in Turkmenistan. Meeti...

On January 16-17, 2023, the round of political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic was held in the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vepa Hajiyev, and the French side was headed by Deputy Director of the Department of Continental Europe of the French Foreign Ministry Sylvain Guiaugue. Within the framework of...

The contours of a new residential complex being built in the city of Dashoguz along the road leading to the international airport are becoming more and more clear. Many construction enterprises of the region are involved in its construction, including private business structures. The complex is the largest of the residential areas being built these days in the administrative centre of the northern velayat and will be built in stages over several years on an area of seventy-one hectares. It wi...

For the first time, a project for the construction of underground storage facilities will be implemented in Turkmenistan in order to ensure commercial gas reserves. It is planned to involve international consulting companies in its implementation to carry out work in accordance with international practice, as well as prepare a feasibility study, design, equipment and construction. This will be another step in the rational and efficient use of huge gas resources both within the country and to inc...

The last month of the past year was full of international events. The meetings, negotiations, forums held in December in bilateral and multilateral formats serve as a clear confirmation that independent Turkmenistan, following the policy of “open doors” pursued by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, is playing an increasingly active role in addressing topical issues of regional and global development. December began with a significant event: at the 17th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Co...