The European Union and Turkmenistan stand for the further development of mutually beneficial partnership

On March 18, 2024, as part of the working visit of the Turkmen delegation to Brussels, a number of meetings were held with high-ranking representatives of the European Union.

In particular, negotiations were held with the Chief Foreign Policy Adviser to the President of the European Council Simon Mordue.

The parties stated their interest in continuing cooperation in the field of green energy, transport, technological interconnection and other areas. The importance of bilateral cooperation...

Turkmenistan and the EU signed a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

On March 18, 2024, the signing of the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Turkmenistan and the EU took place in the building of the Council of the European Union.

As part of the ceremony, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Permanent Representative of Belgium to the EU Willem van de Voorde, which was also attended by the Managing Director of the European External Action Service for Eastern Europe, Russia,...

Issues of developing cooperation between Turkmenistan and Luxembourg were discussed

On March 18, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel.

The parties discussed the possibilities of deepening political, diplomatic, trade and economic cooperation.

Issues on the regional and international agenda were also considered. The importance of strengthening the legal basis for interaction was emphasized.

The importance of strengthening the legal...

Round table between Turkmenistan and the EU in Brussels

On March 18, 2024, with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and the Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammethan Chakyev, a round table was organized with the European business community on the topic “Turkmenistan and the EU: towards a new economic partnership”.

The event brought together more than 120 representatives from various countries in a hybrid format, where opp...

International Nowruz holiday was celebrated in Vienna, Austria

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...

A meeting between the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the Center for International European Education (CIFE)

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...

Delegation of Turkmenistan joins CARICC side-events

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...

CADAP program and partners meeting

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...

At the meeting of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, on the initiative of Turkmenistan, the Resolution “2025 – International Year of Peace and Trust” was adopted

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.

World drug policy commitments were discussed

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...