In regard to information in the mass media about the introduction of a partial entry ban to the United States for citizens of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan states that such a decision brings to deep incomprehension and concern on the part of the Turkmen side. Being a neutral state, whose status has been recognized three times by the resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly, Turkmenistan strictly complies with all international norms and rules in the f...

On June 8, 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with the Executive Director of the “Turkmenistan-USA” Business Council Eric Stewart. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and US companies. Trade and economic vector, fuel and energy sector, transport and communications, industry, agriculture, high technologies and others were named among the relevant areas of bilateral co...

On June 6, 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov participated in the collective meeting of foreign ministers of Central Asian countries with the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. During the meeting, it was noted that the key factor of bilateral relations is the open and constructive dialog established at the highest state level. In this context, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan conveyed to the Prime Minister of India the greetings and words of...

On June 5, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian. Having exchanged warm greetings, the heads of the neighboring states expressed congratulations to each other and the fraternal peoples of both countries on the holy Eid al-Adha, as well as wishes for the acceptance by the Almighty of the sadaqah and prayers performed on the bright holiday days. Noting that Iran attache...

On June 5, 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the India - Central Asia Business Council. During the event, views were exchanged on topical issues of partnership in the field of transport and logistical connectivity, digital economy, as well as investment opportunities in the implementation of joint projects and programs in these areas by the countries of Central Asia and India. In his speech, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan noted t...

On June 5, 2025, a meeting took place in New Delhi between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations in political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural and humanitarian fields. The sides emphasized the importance of visits and meetings at high and the highest l...

On June 4, 2025, at the 75th plenary meeting of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Turkmenistan was elected a member of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for 2026-2028. ECOSOC is the principal organ responsible for coordinating the economic and social activities of the United Nations and its member organizations. ECOSOC is at the centre of the UN system's efforts to advance all three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental....