On May 26, 2026, at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, which currently holds the presidency of the UN Security Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, took part in a high-level open debate entitled “Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system – Security Council”. Speaking on behalf of Turkmenistan, the head of the foreign policy agency noted th...

Also on May 26, 2026, during the high-level open debate of the UN Security Council entitled «Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system», the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, delivered a statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development. In his statement, it was noted that dialogue, diplomacy, and international cooperation are currently gainin...

On May 26, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UNOHRLLS) Rabab Fatima. At the beginning of the meeting, the head of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy agency conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the UN High Representative on behalf of the President of Turkmenis...

On May 26, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres. During the conversation, the parties discussed key areas for further strengthening the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations, as well as pressing issues on the international and regional agenda. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the...

On May 26, 2026, as part of the visit to the United States, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held a meeting with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo. During the conversation, the parties discussed a broad range of issues related to strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations. It was emphasized that Turkmenistan, following its status of permanent neutrality, consistently a...

On May 26, 2026, as part of a visit to New York, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov. During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations across a wide range of areas. Special attention was paid to strengthening political and diplomatic dialogue, intensifying contacts and visits at...

On May 22, 2026, a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in Ashgabat. As part of Turkmenistan's chairmanship of the CIS in 2026, meetings of various councils, commissions, and other events are being held. Our country takes this important mission very seriously, striving to fully facilitate the successful joint resolution of the tasks set. Representative delegations from CIS member countries arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the...