Issues of developing cooperation between Turkmenistan and Eswatini discussed

On 13 December 2025, a meeting was held between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini Russell Dlamini, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Neutrality Day, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.

Conveying congratulations to the Turkmen side on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality, the Prime Minister of Eswatini noted the significance of the International Forum as an important platform for fostering a culture of trust and developing solutions to pressing contemporary issues.

It was emphasized that political dialogue and high-level contacts make a substantial contribution to strengthening mutual understanding and trust between the two countries. In this context, reference was made to the meetings between the President of Turkmenistan and the King of Eswatini on the margins of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) and during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

During the talks, the parties discussed issues related to the development of bilateral relations in the political and diplomatic, trade and economic, and cultural and humanitarian areas. The need to establish dialogue between the business communities of the two countries was noted.

The interlocutors reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening cooperation within international organizations, primarily the United Nations.