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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the Secretary-General of TURKSOY]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 30 April 2026, a meeting took place in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Secretary-General of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) Sultan Raev.

During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues regarding Turkmenistan’s cooperation with TURKSOY, in particular the implementation of the Joint Work Plan for 2026.

Rashid Meredov emphasized the significance of the current visit by the TURKSOY Secretary-General to Ash...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan received the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 29, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles, Barry Faure, who arrived in our country on a visit.

Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, the guest noted his country's keen interest in establishing multifaceted relations with dynamically developing Turkmenistan. Taking the opportunity, Barry Faure conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Patrick Hermini...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 29 April 2026, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles Barry Faure, who had arrived to Turkmenistan on his first official visit.

During the meeting, the sides noted the significance of this visit by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles from the perspective of advancing bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest.

The diplomats emphasi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt has been accredited to Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, under the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova accepted the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Turkmenistan, Hamdi Shaaban Abdelhalim Mohamed.

On behalf of the head of state, the Speaker of the National Parliament congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to this important post and wished him success in strengthening friendly relations and mutuall...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Turkmenistan-China Business Forum and Exhibition Opened in Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, the Turkmenistan-China Business Forum and Exhibition opened at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This large-scale event brought together representatives of over 200 Chinese business entities in the Turkmen capital.

The Turkmenistan-China Business Forum and Exhibition became an effective platform for showcasing the industrial and export potential of the friendly country and developing promising areas of mutually beneficial relations.

Early in the morning, cultural wor...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[About the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Ambassador of the PRC]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan, Ji Shumin. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the practical implementation of agreements reached at the state and governmental levels in March–April of the current year.

In particular, it was emphasized that, when considering the prospects for cooperation be...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan gave a review of the country’s foreign policy activities since the beginning of the year]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a briefing on the most significant events in Turkmenistan’s international life since the beginning of the current year.

Participants of the briefing included heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as heads of representative offices of international organizations in Ashgabat.

During the briefing, the Foreign Minister highlighted key aspects of the country’s international activities,...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt presented copies of his credentials]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan S. Muhammetdurdyev met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Turkmenistan Hamdy Shaaban Abdelhalim Mohamed (with residence in Moscow), during which the Ambassador presented copies of his credentials.

Congratulating the diplomat on his appointment to this important position, the Turkmen side expressed its readiness to provide the necessary assistance in the implementation of his diplomatic miss...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Ambassador of Malaysia to Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 27, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Turkmenistan, Mohd Suhaimi Bin Ahmad Tajuddin.

During the meeting, the parties noted the consistent development of ties between the two countries in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

It was emphasized that this year marks the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's cooperation with the Malaysian company...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations presented credentials to the UN Secretary-General]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 20, 2026, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Vepa Hajiyev presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres.

During the credential presentation ceremony, a brief meeting took place, during which warm greetings of the esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag were conveyed to the UN Secretary-G...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Participation of the Delegation of Turkmenistan in UNESCO events in Paris and advancement of international cooperation in education]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 25 March 2026, at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris, the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiýew took part in events dedicated to the presentation of the Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM Report 2026) and held a number of bilateral meetings.

Within the framework of the forum, the head of the education ministry spoke at the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue, noting that early childhood education in Turkmenistan is viewed as a strategic foundation for human capit...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting between the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan and the Director-General of UNESCO]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 25 March 2026, a meeting was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris between the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan, Mr. Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev, and the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr. Khaled El-Enany, on the margins of the presentation of the Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM Report 2026).

During the meeting, the Turkmen side presented the key priorities of the national education policy, including the consistent development of cooperation with UNESCO, participation in the UNITWIN...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Президент Туркменистана поздравил Президента Португальской Республики]]></title>
                <link>https://france.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158632</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Президент Туркменистана Сердар Бердымухамедов направил искренние поздравления г-ну Антониу Жозе Сегуру по случаю вступления в должность Президента Португальской Республики.

Пользуясь этой возможностью, глава государства адресовал Президенту Антониу Жозе Сегуру пожелания крепкого здоровья, счастья и успехов в деятельности во имя дальнейшего прогресса и процветания Португалии.]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan participated in the Inauguration Ceremony of the President of the Portuguese Republic]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 9 March 2026, the official inauguration ceremony of the newly elected President of the Portuguese Republic, António José Seguro, was held at the Assembly of the Republic in Lisbon.

The solemn event was attended by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Portuguese Republic (with residence in Paris), M.Charyev.

The inauguration ceremony took place in the plenary hall of the Assembly of the Republic with the participation of senior officials of Portugal, members of the Government, deputies...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Hero-Arkadag with the Special Envoy of the President of the United States of America for South and Central Asia]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On January 23, 2026, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Special Envoy of the President of the United States of America for South and Central Asia, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of India Sergio Gor.

Expressing his gratitude to the Hero-Arkadag for the opportunity to meet, the guest noted the consistent development of cooperation between the United States and Turkmenistan and expressed confidence tha...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan received Representatives of the United States of America]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 23 January 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, as well as the Special Envoy of the President of the United States for South and Central Asia, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of India Sergio Gor, who arrived in the country on a visit.

Thanking the Head of State for the time devoted to the meeting, the guests expressed their satisfaction with the opportunity to discuss issues related to the further development of cooperation between the...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On January 22, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Dmitry Mariyasin, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the events of the SPECA High-Level Week, held from January 20 to 23 this year.

During the meeting, issues related to the further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNECE were discussed, including interaction in th...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Priority areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNESCAP were discussed]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On January 22, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Shombi Sharp.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and ESCAP. The Turkmen side emphasized the high level of partnership and positively assessed the results of joint work in key areas, includin...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan assumed chairmanship of the Commission on Economic Affairs under the CIS Economic Council]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On January 22, 2026, the Moscow Office of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) hosted the first event held in the Commonwealth under Turkmenistan’s chairmanship – a meeting of the Commission on Economic Affairs under the CIS Economic Council.

Speaking at the meeting, Turkmenistan’s Plenipotentiary Representative, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation, and Chairman of the Economic Affairs Commission, E.Aydogdye...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[International Conference “Health and Nutrition in a Changing Climate” held in Ashgabat]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 22 January 2026, the International Conference “Health and Nutrition in a Changing Climate” was held in Ashgabat. The event brought together heads of relevant ministries of Turkmenistan, representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme and other international organizations, as well as delegates from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Iran, and Russia.

In statements by the Turkmen side, it was emphasiz...]]></description>
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