On 3 November 2026, another round of Turkmen-American political consultations was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation was headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, while the American delegation was led by Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs of the United States Samir Paul Kapur. During the consultations, the sides exchanged views on the current state of Turkmen-American relations, reviewing...

On 2 November 2026, on the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairperson of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Turkmenistan, Etienne Berchtold. On behalf of the Head of State, the Chairperson of the national Parliament  congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to this responsible post and wished him success in further strengthening friendly and multifaceted relat...

On the 2nd of November, 2026, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a visit. Expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to meet in person, the guest noted that Iran attaches particular importance to the development of relations with neighbouring Turkmenistan. Taking this opportunity, he conveyed warm greetings to the Head of State and Hero-Arkadag from Presiden...

On 2 November 2026, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues related to Turkmen-Iranian cooperation, both bilaterally and within the framework of regional and international organizations. The importance of maintaining an active dialogue betwe...

On 2 November 2026, a ceremonial conference was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to mark the awarding of the degree of “Honorary Doctor in the Field of International Relations” by Hacettepe University of the Republic of Turkiye to the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, as well as the presentation of the “Strategic Friendship” award by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkiye (DEİK). The event was attended...

On 2 November 2026 the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Turkmenistan (with residence  in Baku) Etienne Berchtold. The Ambassador presented the Turkmen side with copies of his credentials and assured that he would make every effort to further strengthen Austrian-Turkmen ties. During the meeting, the parties emphasized the positive dynamics in the development of bilateral relations in th...

On 31 October 2026, on the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan  Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairperson of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to Turkmenistan, Lungisani Dominic Ntombela. On behalf of the Head of State, the Chairperson of the national Parliament congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to this responsible post and wished him success in his efforts to stre...