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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the Secretary-General of TURKSOY]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</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[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 00:00:00 +0000</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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                <title><![CDATA[Briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan gave a review of the country’s foreign policy activities since the beginning of the year]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a briefing on the most significant events in Turkmenistan’s international life since the beginning of the current year.

Participants of the briefing included heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as heads of representative offices of international organizations in Ashgabat.

During the briefing, the Foreign Minister highlighted key aspects of the country’s international activities,...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Ambassador of Malaysia to Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 27, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Turkmenistan, Mohd Suhaimi Bin Ahmad Tajuddin.

During the meeting, the parties noted the consistent development of ties between the two countries in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

It was emphasized that this year marks the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's cooperation with the Malaysian company...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations presented credentials to the UN Secretary-General]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 20, 2026, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Vepa Hajiyev presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres.

During the credential presentation ceremony, a brief meeting took place, during which warm greetings of the esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag were conveyed to the UN Secretary-G...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of the Argentine Republic presented copies of his credentials]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 24, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the newly appointed Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Turkmenistan (with residence in Moscow) Enrique Ignacio Ferrer Vieyra.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador of the Argentine Republic presented copies of his credentials.

Congratulating the diplomat on his appointment to the responsible post, the Deputy Mi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan participated in the Meeting of the Council of Heads of State-Founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 22, 2026, in the afternoon, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of State-Founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).

At the Akorda Palace, the President of Turkmenistan was warmly welcomed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Following the official joint photo ceremony of the heads of delegations, the meeting of the Council of Heads of State-Founders of the International F...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan presented environmental initiatives at the Regional Summit in Astana]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 22, 2026, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, as part of a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, took part 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 (IFAS).

At the International Exhibition Center “EXPO,” President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was warmly welcomed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The high-level meeting was...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Türkmenistanyň Prezidenti Serdar Berdimuhamedowyň Sebitleýin ekologiýa sammitindäki çykyşy]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Hormatly döwlet Baştutanlary!
Hormatly sammite gatnaşyjylar!
Hanymlar we jenaplar!

Ilki bilen, Gazagystan Respublikasynyň Prezidenti Kasym-Žomart Kemelewiç Tokaýewe Sebitleýin ekologiýa sammitini çagyrmak baradaky başlangyjy, bildirilen myhmansöýerlik hem-de bu çäräniň ýokary guramaçylyk derejesi üçin minnetdarlyk bildirmäge rugsat ediň!

Bu forum aýratyn möhüm waka bolup durýar. Ilkinji gezek biziň ýurtlarymyz tarapyndan iň ýokary döwlet derejesinde giňeldilen ekologiýa gün tertibi toplu...]]></description>
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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 00:00:00 +0000</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 first meeting of the Dialogue of women leaders of Central Asian states]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</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 first 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 Asi...]]></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 00:00:00 +0000</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 00:00:00 +0000</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 00:00:00 +0000</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 00:00:00 +0000</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>
                <link>https://istanbul.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160047</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</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 00:00:00 +0000</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 00:00:00 +0000</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 00:00:00 +0000</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 00:00:00 +0000</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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