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Ilham Aliyev met with Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty in Gabala
AZERBAIJAN, October 7 - 07 October 2025, 12:15 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, on October 7 in Gabala. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov conveyed...

Foundation stone for mosque to be built in Fuzuli by Turkmenistan laid online
AZERBAIJAN, October 7 - 07 October 2025, 16:20 On October 7, in Gabala, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and other heads of state and government...

Turkmenistan’s energy experts explore technological parks during an OSCE-supported study visit to Italy
Representatives of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan discussed best practices of establishing technological energy parks during an OSCE-organized study visit to Milan, Italy, that took place from 22 to 24 September 2025. The experts from...
OSCE promotes women’s entrepreneurship at a seminar on circular economy in Turkmenistan
Circular economy with a focus on the role and opportunities of women’s entrepreneurship was discussed at an OSCE supported seminar that took place in Ashgabat on 18 and 19 September 2025. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the event to present...

OSCE organizes course on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism for students in Turkmenistan
An OSCE-organized training course on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) for students from Turkmenistan’s institutions of higher education took place in a hybrid format from 1 to 5 September 2025. Organized by...

OSCE-supported course strengthens national capacity in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism in Turkmenistan
An-OSCE supported training course on strategic analysis in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism took place in Ashgabat from1 to 4 September 2025. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the four-day event in close co-operation with...

Turkmenistan Hosts UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
(MENAFN) The third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC) has officially commenced in Turkmenistan’s Awaza National Tourist Zone. Running through August 8, this marks the first LLDC gathering since the 2014 conference in Vienna,...

Ilham Aliyev arrived in Turkmenistan on a working visit
AZERBAIJAN, August 22 - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in Turkmenistan on a working visit on August 22, at the invitation of Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. A guard of honour...

Speech by Ilham Aliyev at the high-level meeting between Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan
AZERBAIJAN, August 22 - - Dear Gurbanguly Malikgulyyevich. Dear Shavkat Miromonovich. First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my brother, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Malikgulyyevich Berdimuhamedov, for the...

Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries kicks off in Turkmenistan
(MENAFN) The third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC) has commenced in the Awaza National Tourist Zone of Turkmenistan. Taking place under the theme “Driving Progress Through Partnerships,” the conference will run...

UN conference on Landlocked Developing Countries kicks off in Turkmenistan
(MENAFN) The third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) has officially commenced in the Awaza National Tourist Zone of Turkmenistan, bringing together global stakeholders to address the unique challenges faced by...

Turkmen planning authorities build skills in strategic environmental assessment at OSCE seminar in Ashgabat
More than 50 representatives from Turkmenistan’s environmental, health, and sectoral planning authorities strengthened their skills in strategic environmental assessment (SEA) at a two-day seminar organized by the OSCE from 18 to 19 June in...

OSCE supports the development of Standard on Oil and Gas Methane in Turkmenistan
On 18 July 2025, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat presented a Standard on oil and gas methane developed by an international expert to the State Concerns “Turkmengas” and Turkmenoil” and other counterparts in Turkmenistan. The Standard is designed to...

Ilham Aliyev met wit Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
AZERBAIJAN, July 16 - On July 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. President Ilham Aliyev welcomed Chairman Gurbanguly...

OSCE and the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel (‘CT Travel’) Programme provide expert support to Turkmenistan with establishing an Advance Passenger Information (API) system
8 July 2025, Ashgabat – Officials from the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan held a two-day online consultation with experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel...

Erdogan calls on Turkic states to boost role in local security
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on Turkic countries to play a greater part in ensuring peace and stability across their shared region. Speaking at the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Gabala,...
OSCE training on arms control enhances border security in Turkmenistan
An OSCE-organized training course on Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Conventional Ammunition (CA) and Explosives took place from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in close...

ARETI International Group Finalizes Exit from Turkmenistan, Refocuses Strategy on Europe, North America, and the Middle East
ARETI International Group has finalized its exit from Turkmenistan, ending all business activities and interests in the country. The company is now refocusing its strategy on energy, infrastructure, and innovation investments in Europe, North...

State Secretary Štucin expresses interest in more political dialogue with Turkmenistan
SLOVENIA, June 17 - They expressed interest in further strengthening political dialogue and economic cooperation. Opportunities are emerging in the pharmaceutical industry, logistics (especially connections between ports) and sport, with many more...

Mongolia, Turkmenistan Ink Several Deals to Boost Bilateral Ties
(MENAFN) According to the Mongolian presidential office website on Monday, Mongolia and Turkmenistan have inked several agreements aimed at strengthening their bilateral relationship. These accords, signed in Ulan Bator—the Mongolian...