Vienna, 21.01.2026 Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the OSCE, H.E. Ambassador Hemra Amannazarov held a meeting with the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Mr. Pere Joan Pons, during which the sides exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. The discussion focused on strengthening parliamentary dialogue, enhancing cooperation within the OSCE framework and ensuring active and constru...

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...

On January 21, 2026, the Economic Forum began its work in Ashgabat as part of the United Nations Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) Week. The Forum brought together heads and representatives of relevant ministries and sectoral agencies of the Central Asian countries, Azerbaijan, India, as well as international organizations, including UN specialized agencies, the European Union, the World Bank, and others. The objective of the Forum is to comprehensively consider opp...

On January 19, 2026, a meeting was held via videoconference between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural- humanitarian spheres. The parties highly valued the cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Austr...

Vienna, 12 January 2026 - A cultural event marking the beginning of 2026 - “Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the homeland of purposeful winged horses” - was held in Vienna by the Embassy of Turkmenistan within the framework of the Turkic States Organization Cultural Week at the United Nations Center. The exhibition featured traditional Turkmen textiles, national garments, carpets, handicrafts, silver jewelry, and artistic depictions of the Ahal-Teke horse. These elements highlighted the rich...

Vienna — On December 18, 2025, the Delegation of Turkmenistan to the OSCE delivered an intervention at the OSCE Permanent Council, highlighting the significance of the International Day of Neutrality, observed annually on 12 December. Turkmenistan emphasized that neutrality is an active instrument of peace, aimed at building trust, preventing conflict and fostering cooperation. The Delegation underscored that neutrality enables bridge-building, mediation and constructive dialogue, particularl...

11 декабря 2025 года состоялась встреча Министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашида Мередова с Генеральным секретарём ОБСЕ Феридуном Синирлиоглу, прибывшим в Ашхабад для участия в праздничных мероприятиях по случаю 30-летия нейтралитета Туркменистана и Международного дня нейтралитета. В ходе встречи подчёркивалось значение Международного форума в Ашхабаде как площадки высокого уровня для обсуждения вопросов мира, доверия и устойчивого развития. Стороны обсудили многолетнее плодотворное с...