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                <title><![CDATA[Negotiations Held Between the President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of Malaysia]]></title>
                <link>https://istanbul.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162736</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 19, 2026, an official welcoming ceremony was held at the "Oguzhan" Presidential Palace Complex for the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, who had arrived in Ashgabat the previous day on an official visit.

Warmly welcoming the high-ranking guest, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for accepting the invitation to pay an official visit to Turkmenistan. It was noted that Anwar Ibrahim's first visit to Turkmenistan is...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of Malaysia attended an international scientific and practical conference dedicated to the Turkmen-Malaysian partnership]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 19, 2026, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted an international scientific and practical conference, "Turkmenistan – Malaysia: 30 Years of Mutually Beneficial Cooperation in the Oil and Gas Industry," and an exhibition dedicated to the Turkmen-Malaysian partnership. The event was attended by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was visiting Turkmenistan.

The forum was also attended by leaders of the domestic oil and gas industry and representati...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The official visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Turkmenistan has begun]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 18, 2026, Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Turkmenistan for an official visit. The distinguished guest was welcomed by officials at the Ashgabat International Airport.

Today, relations between Turkmenistan and Malaysia, built on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit, are reaching new heights. The multifaceted bilateral cooperation is constructive. A clear testament to this is the regular mutual support for each country's initiatives within m...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Participation of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in the regular meeting of Special Representatives and Envoys of the European Union and Central Asian countries on Afghanistan]]></title>
                <link>https://istanbul.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162685</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 15 June 2026, a regular meeting of the Special Representatives and Envoys of the European Union and Central Asian countries on Afghanistan was held in Almaty, with the participation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov.

During the meeting, participants discussed a wide range of issues related to the current situation in Afghanistan, prospects for regional cooperation, and international interaction aimed at promoting the country’s sustainable development....]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 5, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Adil Kerimli who is visiting Turkmenistan to participate in the Days of Culture of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan.

The parties discussed current issues of cultural and humanitarian cooperation, emphasizing the important role of culture in strengthening the traditionally fraternal ties between the peoples of the two countries. Parti...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Regular Meeting of Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission for Economic Cooperation Held in Capital]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 5, 2026, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan hosted the ninth meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission for Economic Cooperation. It was attended by heads of relevant ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, as well as a representative delegation that arrived in our country led by Cevdet Yılmaz, Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye.

During the meeting, it was noted that thanks to the efforts of the heads of the two states, Turkmen-Turkish par...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan had a meeting with Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 4, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow met with Cevdet Yılmaz, Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye and Chairman of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission for Economic Cooperation from the Turkish side, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a visit.

Expressing appreciation for the opportunity of a personal meeting and the hospitality extended, the guest conveyed heartfelt greetings and best wishes from the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to the He...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 3 June 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held a meeting with the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, Dmitro Shlapachenko, and the UNDP Resident Representative, Narine Saakyan.

During the meeting, the parties discussed key areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN, as well as the outcomes of the recent visit of the Turkmen delegation to New York to participate in the high-level open debates of the UN Security Council on the topic “Upholdi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[On the Meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires ad Interim of Ukraine in Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 30 May 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and Petro Makarenko, who is completing his diplomatic mission in Ashgabat as the Chargé d’Affaires ad Interim of Ukraine in Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

The diplomats exchanged views on t...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Foreign Policy Chiefs of Turkmenistan and the United States Held in Washington]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 29, 2026, a meeting was held at the White House in Washington between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Turkmen-American cooperation across a wide range of areas.

The interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the recent intensification of bilateral political and diplomatic dialogue and emphasized the importance of m...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Heads of the Foreign Policy Agencies of Turkmenistan and Pakistan Hold Meeting on the Sidelines of UN Events]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 28, 2026, on the sidelines of the high-level open debates of the UN Security Council, a meeting took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Turkmen-Pakistani relations, as well as pressing issues on the regional and international agenda...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Talks with the Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 28, 2026, during the visit to the United States, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov met with Acting Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Alexander Zuev.

During the meeting, the sides expressed satisfaction with the high level and strategic nature of the long-standing partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

Special emphasis during the talks was placed on the histo...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmen Delegation Participated in the Meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance in New York]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 28, 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs took part in the meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance in New York on the theme “Reforming and Improving Global Governance, Working Together to Address Global Challenges”.

During his speech, the head of Turkmenistan’s foreign ministry expressed gratitude to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, for the invitation to the meeting and noted that Turkmenis...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Prospects for Cooperation Between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme Discussed]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 28 May 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Alexander De Croo.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme, including within the framework of the new UNDP Country Programme for Turkmenistan for...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly]]></title>
                <link>https://istanbul.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161697</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 28, 2026, a meeting took place in New York between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock.

During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan informed about the implementation of Turkmenistan’s priority areas within the framework of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, covering issues of international politics and security, susta...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Key aspects of the Turkmen-Chinese strategic partnership were discussed]]></title>
                <link>https://istanbul.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161693</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 27, 2026, a meeting was held in New York between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs of the CPC Central Committee, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi.

At the beginning of the meeting, the head of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy agency congratulated his Chinese counterpart on the successfu...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C., a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Christopher Landau.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for further development of Turkmen-American relations in political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian, educational and other areas of mutual interest.

The parties noted with satisfaction the su...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmen delegation participated in the International Water Conference in Dushanbe]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 25–28 May 2026, the 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028” was held in Dushanbe. The forum was attended by the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan T. Atahallyyev.

The conference focused on advancing the objectives of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028”, accelerating the implementation of Sustainabl...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Heads of the Foreign Policy Agencies of Turkmenistan and Cuba Discussed Issues of Bilateral Cooperation]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 27, 2026, on the sidelines of the high-level open debates of the United Nations Security Council, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.

During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Turkmen-Cuban cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres. Special atte...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Minister of State at the German Federal Foreign Office]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 26, 2026, on the sidelines of the high-level open debates of the United Nations Security Council, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of State for Europe at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Gunther Krichbaum.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Turkmen-German cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres, and also exchanged views on key iss...]]></description>
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