Media release

Today, July 20, 2026, a telephone conversation took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S. Lavrov. A number of issues on the agenda of Turkmen-Russian relations were discussed.

The parties paid particular attention to further strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and Russia in the humanitarian sphere. They also emphasized the importance of intensifying efforts to promote a number of joint educational and cultural projects.

The foreign ministers also discussed upcoming contacts, including high-level multilateral events scheduled for October 2026 in Turkmenistan.

The telephone conversation took place at the initiative of the Russian side.

Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan