On 20 July 2026, a regular meeting of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, participants reviewed the results of the Commission’s activities for the first half of 2026 and discussed key issues related to further improving the implementation of Turkmenistan’s initiatives and commitments within the framework of its cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (U...

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 educa...

On 20 July 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with the newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Xiaojun Wang. The Minister congratulated Xiaojun Wang on her appointment to this responsible position and wished her success in her activities aimed at further strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan...

On 18 July 2026, the 65th meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on Caspian Sea issues was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, a report was presented on the results of the work carried out in January–June of the current year in accordance with the 2026 Action Plan of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on Caspian Sea issues. The participants also discussed draft documents related to the Caspian Environmental Summit,...

On July 18, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Elizabeth Rood, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Turkmenistan, who is concluding her diplomatic service in the country. During the meeting, the two sides noted the positive momentum in the development of Turkmen-American cooperation in recent years. It was emphasized that contacts and visits at the highest and high levels play an important role in strengthening...

On July 17, 2026, early in the morning, the head of state arrived at Heroes' Square in Tbilisi. A guard of honor lined up there. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, honoring the memory of Georgia's national heroes, laid flowers at the monument. This testified to the continuity of the traditions of the Turkmen and Georgian peoples, such as honoring the memory of heroes who gave their lives for the bright future of future generations. The national anthems of both countries were then played. Fol...

On July 16, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov departed for a state visit to Georgia. At the Shota Rustaveli International Airport, Georgian officials and members of the Turkmenistan delegation welcomed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. At the Orbeliani Palace, the President of Turkmenistan was warmly greeted by the President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili. Subsequently, the official welcoming ceremony for the President of Turkmenistan took place. Following the official photo ses...