A MEETING WITH THE DELEGATION OF VIENNA WAS HELD AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN

On October 12, 2023, a meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and the visiting delegation of the Vienna City Hall, headed by a representative of the Mayor of Vienna, a member of the Vienna Provincial Parliament and City Council Omar Al-Rawi and the head of the Austrian-Turkmen Society Neda Berger.

During the conversation, the Turkmen diplomat congratulated the guests on the successful holding of the fifth Viennese Ball on October 11 i...

Gala Concert devoted to the Independence Day of Turkmenistan and the 300th anniversary of great Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Pyragy was organized

On 18 October 2023 in Vienna, Gala Concert devoted to the Independence Day of Turkmenistan and the 300th anniversary of great Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Pyragy was organized.

The event was attended by Austrian government authorities, diplomatic corps based in Vienna, representatives of business community, Turkmen community and connoisseurs of Turkmen music.

During the concert, the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan and prominent cultural and artistic workers of the count...

ABOUT THE PARTICIPATION OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN IN THE MINISTERIAL MEETING “CENTRAL ASIA - EU”

On October 22-23, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov has been staying on a working visit to Luxembourg to participate in the 19th ministerial meeting “Central Asia - European Union”.

The event is attended by the foreign ministers of the countries of Central Asia and the European Union in the “5+27” format. The purpose of the meeting is to outline plans for the development of regional cooperation, as well as exchange views on current issues on the global and regiona...

MEETING OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

As part of the ministerial meeting Central Asia-EU, held in Luxembourg on October 23, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.Meredov held bilateral negotiations with the European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen.

The main focus was on regional initiatives of the Team Europe program. These discussions created the basis for an in-depth dialogue on the possibility of cooperation in the fields of energy and transport. Turkmenistan's progres...

ABOUT THE MEETING OF THE HEADS OF FOREIGN MINISTRIES OF TURKMENISTAN AND AUSTRIA

On October 23, 2023, on the sidelines of the Central Asia-EU ministerial meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Federal Minister of European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Alexander Schallenberg.

During the negotiations, the parties discussed the state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations. Emphasizing the dynamic nature of relations between the two countries, the importance of interaction at international...

THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN DELIVERED A SPEECH AT THE “CENTRAL ASIA - EU” MEETING

On October 23, 2023, in Luxembourg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the 19th ministerial meeting “Central Asia - European Union”. In his statement, he highlighted the main areas of cooperation with the EU and priorities in interaction, which are aimed at the long term.

First, the importance of maintaining international peace and security is emphasized. In this context, the head of Foreign ministry especially drew attention to the initiative to devel...

The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the President of the Republic of Austria

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, and to all the people of the country on the occasion of the National Day of Austria.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Turkmen leader sincerely wished President Alexander Van der Bellen good health, happiness and prosperity, and peace, further progress and prosperity to all the people of the Republic of Austria.

A MEETING OF FOREIGN MINISTERS OF THE CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES AND THE OSCE SECRETARY GENERAL WAS HELD IN ASHGABAT

On October 31, 2023, a meeting of the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the heads Foreign Ministries of the Central Asian states was held in the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, during which a thorough exchange of views took place on the most important topics of regional security, sustainable development and stability. Particular attention of the participants was paid to border security, climate change and ecology, as well as transpo...

THE DELEGATION OF TURKMENISTAN TOOK PART IN THE SESSION OF THE WORKING GROUP OF THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW

On November 6, 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs V.Hajiyev took part in the fourth review of Turkmenistan within the framework of the 44th session of the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) taking place from November 6 to 17 of this year in Geneva.

During the meeting, the delegation of Turkmenistan made a report on the main directions of the policy of our country with regard the realization of the commitments undertaken in the fiel...

TURKMENISTAN BECAME A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION ACADEMY

On November 8, 2023, in the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria, a ceremony was held to present an instrument of accession of Turkmenistan to the Agreement establishing the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) as an international organization.

The instrument of accession was deposited by the Deputy General Prosecutor of Turkmenistan to the Depositary of the Agreement.

Representatives of Turkmenistan and Austria who took part in the cer...