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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Mobile Application of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Launched]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160526</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan has launched a mobile application for smartphones. The application provides users with daily news updates, information on the activities of the Ministry and its affiliated institutions, including Turkmenistan’s diplomatic missions abroad, consular offices, and permanent missions to international organizations.

In addition, users can book appointments online for consular services through the application.

The mobile application ensures centrali...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to the United States of America started]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160524</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the United States of America started. Effective cooperation between the two countries in various areas is of great importance for the further advancement of constructive relations. In this context, the current visit of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to the United States will open a new chapter in the history of bilateral partnership.

As is wel...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan received the Director of the WHO Regional Office for Europe]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160525</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On February 16, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Director of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe Hans Kluge, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a visit.

Expressing sincere gratitude for the opportunity to meet in person, Hans Kluge presented the head of state with a special WHO award “For Contribution to the Promotion of Peace, Unity, and Health Diplomacy”. This award was given for Turkmenistan’s consistent efforts to strengthen peace, solidarity, and internatio...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Telephone conversation was held between the heads of the foreign policy agencies of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160523</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On February 12, 2026, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.

During the conversation, the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, paying special attention to the practical implementation of previously reached agreements, as well as the schedule of upcoming contacts and joint events.

The significance of coordinating effort...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan received the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160522</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 10 February 2026, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye Omer Bolat, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a visit.

Expressing gratitude for the time allocated for the meeting, the Minister noted the high level of dynamically developing cooperation between the two countries in various areas. Taking the opportunity, he conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the Head of the Turkmen state, as well as to the Chairman of the Halk M...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A ceremony to present state awards on the oссasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Neutrality held at the MFA of Turkmenistan]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160521</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On February 10, 2026, a solemn ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to award representatives of international organizations with the jubilee medals «Türkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygyna» (“To the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan's Neutrality”).

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov read out the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan on awarding foreign citizens the the jubilee medal «Türkm...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan and the UAE aim to expand bilateral ties]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160520</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On February 4, 2026, a meeting was held in Abu Dhabi between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

During the meeting, the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation in the political-diplomatic and trade-economic spheres were discussed.

The sides p...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[SPEECH by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov at the World Governments Summit-2026]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160519</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[(3 February 2026, Dubai)

Distinguished Participants,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Today, discussions on global governance and leadership are taking place in the context of accelerating global reset that is profoundly reshaping the system of international partnerships and alliances.

The world is facing the combined impact of geopolitical, economic, climate, and technological crises. Under these conditions, the efficiency of cooperative frameworks is defined not only by the ability to respond...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Prospects for cooperation between the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and UNICEF were discussed]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160518</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On January 24, 2026, Vice President for Medical Activities of the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Oguljahan Atabayeva met with Representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan Jalpa Ratna. The sides discussed issues related to further strengthening the long-standing effective dialogue in the interests of the country's young citizens.

After exchanging greetings, the interlocutors noted...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan received Representatives of the United States of America]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159980</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 24 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 of Hero-Arkadag with the Special Envoy of the President of the United States of America for South and Central Asia]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159979</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 24 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[International Conference “Health and Nutrition in a Changing Climate” held in Ashgabat]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159978</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 23 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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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the FAO Director-General held at the MFA of Turkmenistan]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159977</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 21 January 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Qu Dongyu.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to cooperation with FAO. The Turkmen side reaffirmed its readiness to further strengthen and expand practical interaction with FAO, including through the implementation of joint programmes and project...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The successive meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159976</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On January 10, 2026, the 64th meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. 

The meeting was attended by the relevant Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, leadership and representatives of various ministries and relevant agencies of Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, information was provided on the results of the work of the Interdepartmental Commission for the past year in accordance with...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Message for Mass Media]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/157053</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[In regard to reports about the attack on the residence of the President of Russia, the Turkmen side expresses concern and condemns such actions, which pose threat to international security and stability, especially against the backdrop of ongoing efforts to settle the conflict by the means of negotiation.

As a state with permanent neutrality status recognized by the United Nations, Turkmenistan always emphasizes the need to resolve all international issues exclusively through peaceful, politi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Event of socio-political scope entitled «International Year of Peace and Trust: Steadfast Steps of Neutral Turkmenistan» was held in Ashgabat]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/157052</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 25 December 2025, a socio-political event entitled «International Year of Peace and Trust: Steadfast steps of Neutral Turkmenistan» was held at the «Mekan» Palace in Ashgabat.

The event, organized by the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) of Turkmenistan, was attended by the members of the government, chiefs and representatives of the diplomatic service of Turkmenistan, as well as diplomatic missions of foreign countries and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, and citize...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[About the working visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/157051</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On December 22, 2025, as part of his working visit to the Russian Federation, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the Informal Summit meeting of the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

In the morning, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived at the State Hermitage Museum, the venue of the Informal Summit meeting of the heads of state of the CIS Member States.

The President of Turkmenistan was warmly welcomed by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Working visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/157050</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On December 21, 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a working visit to the Russian Federation to participate in the informal High-level Summit of the Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan was seen off by officials at Ashgabat International Airport.

The President of Turkmenistan was warmly greeted by officials at the International Airport of St. Petersburg.

The working visit of President Se...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan participated to the first Summit of Central Asia-Japan Dialogue]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/157049</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On December 20, 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in the first Summit of the Central Asia-Japan Dialogue as part of his working visit to Japan.

At the Summit venue, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was warmly welcomed by the Prime Minister of Japan Takaichi Sanae. The President and the head of the government of Japan took a joint photo.

Then, against the backdrop of the national flags, the first Summit of the Central Asia-Japan Dialogue took place.

Opening the high-level...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with the Prime Minister of Japan]]></title>
                <link>https://herat.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/157048</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On December 20, 2025, during the working visit to Japan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the Prime Minister of Japan Takaichi Sanae.

Warmly welcoming the Turkmen leader, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae thanked him for accepting the invitation to visit Japan and expressed confidence that present meeting plays an important role in strengthening bilateral cooperation.

The Prime Minister of Japan noted the constructiveness of interstate relations, emphasizing the importa...]]></description>
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