On December 27, 2018, a solemn meeting was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the institute. The meeting was attended by the employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of the embassies and representative offices of international organizations working in Turkmenistan, heads of diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan abroad, teachers and students of high...

On December 22, 2018, a meeting with Turkmen diplomats was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the Turkmen diplomats who completed their tenure were presented with valuable gifts on behalf of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. In addition, they were awarded special diplomas of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Speakers expressed their gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan for providing wide opportunities for the...

On December 19, 2018, a round table meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to discuss the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Turkmenistan. The round table was attended by the representatives of the ministries and sectoral departments of Turkmenistan, heads of representative offices of UN agencies and departments in Turkmenistan. Speaking at the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan E.Annamuhamedov noted that...

On December 13, 2018 in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Holy See (with the residence in Geneva) Atageldi Haldjanov presented his credentials to the Head of the Vatican, His Holiness Pope Francis. During the brief conversation, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to Pope Francis. Thanking for the kind words on b...

On December 12, 2018 there was a meeting with Ukrainian delegation, headed by the advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Victor Anatolyevich Mayko, who has arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit. At the beginning of the meeting, the head of the delegation warmly congratulated Turkmen side with the celebration of the International Day of Neutrality. The Turkmen side in turn expressed gratitude to the esteemed advisor for his participating in the events, dedicated to the celebrat...

On December 11, 2018 in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan there was an opening ceremony of the international scientific conference "The heritage of the Great Silk Road and present international relations" and the exhibition dedicated to the International Neutrality Day. The conference was attended by the deputies of the Mejlis, heads of the ministries and departments, diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of...

On December 11, 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov, held talks with the delegation of the United States of America led by the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad. During the meeting, noting the positive results of joint cooperation in enhancing bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the United States of America, the sides expressed interest in their further diversification. After exchanging views on the development of the political s...