The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Vienna proudly hosted a captivating series of events focused on cultural diplomacy, featuring the esteemed presence of the Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan Mr. Atageldi Shamyradov. Among these events, the highlight was the gathering held on April 2, 2024, titled «Cultural Diplomacy in International Relations: Perspectives of Turkmen-Austrian Society» which took place at the prestigious Bösendorfer piano Salon in Vienna. During this occasion, the Minister of C...

The 67th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (67CND), held in Vienna, Austria, from 14 to 22 March 2024, brought together more than 2500 participants to discuss world drug commitments. During the high-level segment of this multilateral meeting, leaders from a number of international organisations and high representatives of countries addressed the issues raised in the session’s agenda. It includes the UN Secretary-General, the WHO Director-General, the presidents of the UN General...

On March 21, 2024, at the 63rd plenary meeting of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, the Resolution “2025 – International Year of Peace and Trust” was adopted. This Resolution was co-sponsored by 86 states.

On 18 March, partners of the Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP) held a side event within the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna. The participants of the meeting shared views on the valuable role of the CADAP programme, its achievements, ongoing activities and upcoming tasks. In his speech, the Turkmen delegate focused on the areas of cooperation with the CADAP programme, the experience gained and the healthy lifestyle being actively implemente...

A delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Deputy-minister of internal affairs of Turkmenistan attended the side events dedicated to CARICC activities. The side-events were organised on the margins of the High-Level Segment and the regular 67th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, which takes place from 14 to 22 March 2024 at the UN Headquarters in Vienna. The participants of the side events exchanged views, experiences, achievements and upcoming challenges in combating illicit dru...

On March 19, 2024, a video conference was held between representatives of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the Center for International European Education (CIFE). The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, teachers, and students from higher educational institutions of the country. During the meeting, CIFE representatives provided an overview of the center's structure, professional areas, and study conditions. Furthermore, comprehensi...

On March 13, 2024, at the National Library in Vienna, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Austria together with the Embassies of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the "Society" magazine organized a cultural event dedicated to the International Nowruz holiday. Musical concerts, exhibitions, and national dishes were organized within this event. Hand-made carpets, national jewelry, and national souvenirs were disp...