On November 28, 2018, the International Conference of Ministers of Transport of the countries participating in the Agreement on Transit and Transport Cooperation (Lapis Lazuli Route Agreement) is planned to be held in the city of Turkmenbashi in “Avaza”national tourist zone. The Agreement on transit and transport cooperation was signed on November 15, 2017 by the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Georgia and the Republic of Turkey. During the conferenc...

On November 23, 2018, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan took part in the 14th Ministerial Meeting "European Union - Central Asia" at the level of heads of foreign ministries of Central Asia and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Ms. F.Mogherini. During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including the further development of relations between the EU and the countries of...

On November 23, 2018, a round table discussion was held in Ashgabat on the publications of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) regarding the Ljubljana recommendations on the integration of diverse societies. The event was attended by members of the OSCE HCNM delegation, representatives of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, ministries and relevant institutions, law enforcement agencies and public organizations o...

On November 20, 2018, a creative evening was held in Vienna, Austria, dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Turkmen-Austrian Society, organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan together with the Society. Representatives of the Austrian ministries and agencies, heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Vienna, members of the Turkmen-Austrian Society, Austrian business community, Vienna Diplomatic Academy, Turkmen students studying in universities of Austria, journalists of print and electron...

High-level talks between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev who arrived to the country on official visit was held in Turkmen capital. In the morning, the motorcade of the Head of Azerbaijan escorted by motorcyclists proceeded to the Independence Square where official greeting ceremony of high-rank guest took place. The President of Azerbaijan was warmly and cordially welcomed by the President of Turkmenistan. Having...

On 22nd of November, 2018, in Ashgabat there were high-level meeting of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who has arrived to Turkmenistan with official visit. During the negotiations the Heads of the two countries discussed the present state and future prospects of Turkmen-Azerbaijan cooperation and exchanged their views on issues, related to the international and regional agendas. Special attention was paid to the q...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minority Lamberto Zannier. Having expressed sincere gratitude to the Head of the State for warm welcome and the opportunity to discuss topical issues of cooperation in personal conversation, the guest highlighted invariable interest of the OSCE in expansion of efficient partnership with Turkmenistan. Welcoming the guest, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov confirmed the commitment of our country to the coop...