TELEPHONE TALK BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

On May 17, 2022, a telephone talk took place between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Expressing satisfaction with the opportunity to discuss topical issues of interstate relations in a personal conversation, the head of Turkmenistan, taking the opportunity, congratulated the leader of the friendly country on his birthday, wishing him good health, personal happiness and well-being, as well as new success...

THE AMBASSADOR OF TURKMENISTAN MET IN VIENNA WITH THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE OSCE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY

On May 17, 2022, the head of the delegation of Turkmenistan to the OSCE met with the Chairperson of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Ms. Margareta Cederfelt. During the meeting, the parties touched upon the issues on the Organization's agenda, in particular the situation in Afghanistan and reforming the OSCE.

Ms. M. Sederfelt noted that the OSCE PA attaches great importance to cooperation with Turkmenistan, noting the importance of maintaining peace and security in the region.

The Presiden...

THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN RECEIVED THE FIRST DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

On May 20, 2022, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar, who arrived in our country.

Thanking for the time devoted to the meeting and the opportunity to discuss certain issues of interstate cooperation in a personal conversation, the guest conveyed warm greetings from the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who addressed the head of Turkmenistan with the wishes of success in state activities a...

THE 31ST MEETING OF THE UN COMMISSION ON CRIME PREVENTION TOOK PLACE IN VIENNA

On May 16-20, 2022, the 31st session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) was held in a hybrid format in Vienna. The session was attended by representatives from 130 countries and 55 non-governmental organizations, including the delegation of Turkmenistan.

The session was opened by the Chairperson of ECOSOC, the Executive Director of UNODC, the Executive Director of UN Women and the Chairperson of the CCPCJ. They highlighted the challenges of the Kyoto Declara...

MEETING OF THE MINISTERS OF HEALTH OF THE CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES, WITH THE PARTICIPATION WHO REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR EUROPE

On May 22, 2022, a meeting of the Ministers of Health of the Central Asian countries was held in the building of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office in Geneva, with the participation of Dr. Hans Kluge, Regional Director for Europe of the World Health Organization.

High government delegations from the countries of Central Asia took part in the meeting.

During the meeting, specific issues and areas of cooperation were discussed, including the development and promotion of t...

A MEETING WITH THE AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE WAS HELD AT THE MFA

On May 23, 2022 Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Turkmenistan Ms. Isabelle Guinel.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the status of bilateral relations. Their consistent character that touches political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian spheres and investment partnership was highlighted. The interlo...

TEHRAN HOSTS A MEETING OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ECO MEMBER COUNTRIES

On May 23, 2022, the next meeting of the Brainstorming Session on the reform process and prospects for cooperation in the ECO region began at the ECO Secretariat in Tehran. The meeting is held at the level of Deputy Foreign Ministers.

The delegation of Turkmenistan at the meeting is headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs V. Hajiyev.

The high-level meeting, opened by ECO Secretary General Khusrav Noziri, includes a plenary session and two working rounds.

The session is aimed at con...

A MEETING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF A FRAMEWORK COOPERATION PROGRAM BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND THE UN IN THE SPHERE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR 2021-2025

On May 24, 2022, a meeting of Joint Steering and Coordinating Committee on implementation of a Framework Cooperation Program between Turkmenistan and the UN in the sphere of Sustainable Development for 2021-2025 was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The leaders and officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, representatives of corresponding ministries and agencies of the country, as well as the heads and representatives of the UN agencie...

TURKMENISTAN AND IRAN DISCUSSED ISSUES OF EXPANDING ECONOMIC COOPERATION

On May 23, 2022, on the sidelines of the session held in Tehran on reforms and prospects for cooperation in the region of the Economic Cooperation Organization, a meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V. Hajiyev and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mehdi Safari.

During the talks, the parties discussed the expansion of economic cooperation, primarily in the fields of energy, transport and transit.

V. Hajiyev spo...

A MEETING OF THE DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER OF TURKMENISTAN WITH ECO SECRETARY GENERAL

Within the framework of participation in the session on reforms and prospects for cooperation in the ECO region, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev had a meeting with the ECO Secretary General Khusrav Noziri.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on a variety of issues concerning the current agenda of the Organization as well as the measures for implementation of the decisions taken during the 15th ECO Summit and 25th Meeting of the Council of Minist...