On February 25, 2026 Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Office at Geneva V.Hajiyev, met with the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Martin Chungong. During the meeting, the Turkmen side confirmed Turkmenistan’s readiness to host the 16th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament and officially delivered messages from the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan addressed to the leadership of the Union. The hosting of this forum is regarded as a...

On February 25, 2026, a regular meeting of the Council of Permanent Representatives of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in Tehran. To increase trade turnover between ECO member countries, it is important to actively utilize cross-border and regional trade opportunities. This requires creating a favorable cross-border environment and stimulating regional cooperation through a system of agreed-upon advantages and priorities. The meeting discussed the issue of conducting a...

On February 25, 2026, in the afternoon, a meeting took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Ms. Odile Renaud-Basso. During the conversation, the parties discussed issues related to expanding financial and investment cooperation and implementing joint projects. Minister R. Meredov noted that in pursuing its economic development strategy, Turkmenistan attaches special importance...

On 25 February 2026, the minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, took part in a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Central Asian countries with the speaker of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Lindsay Hoyle. During the meeting, the Turkmen side expressed appreciation for the consistent efforts to strengthen interparliamentary ties. In this context, the implementation of the provisions of the 2011 memorandum of understanding was emphasized,...

On 25 February 2026, at the Royal Horse Guards Parade Ground in the United Kingdom, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, took part in a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Central Asian countries with the UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Rodney Coaker. During the meeting, issues of regional security, strengthening mutual understanding, and developing dialogue between the countries of Central Asia and the United Kingdom were discussed. Particular attent...

On 25 February 2026, a meeting was held at Lancaster House, the Government building of the UK Foreign Office, between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on further strengthening Turkmen-British ties, emphasizing their steady development, particularly in the fields of culture and education. At a joint working lunch of the foreign ministers of the Central Asian countries, attended...

On February 25, 2026 the MFA of Turkmenistan hosted the successive meeting of the Steering Committee for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between Turkmenistan and the United Nations in the hybrid format. The meeting was attended by the leadership and staff members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of some ministries and sectoral agencies of the country, the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, as well as ch...