The elections are the evidence of strengthening of democratic foundation of Turkmen society

The elections on the Mejlis deputies, members of the People’s councils and Gengershys in certain electoral districts were held in Turkmenistan.

Ceremonial atmosphere was present at the polling stations, which have been opened at 7 am. Young voters, who took part in the elections for the first time, received commemorative gifts.

According to observers who monitored the process, the elections were an important step in the process of democratization of Turkmen society. Citizens, who are trust...

Current subjects of home and foreign policy are discussed at video conference session

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference session with the participation of the Speaker of the Mejlis, some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers and hyakims of velayats and Ashgabat.

Improvement national legislation, development of international cooperation as well as the situation in arable lands of the country, urban development of the capital and organization of the events on occasion of remarkable dates have been reviewed.

Opening the session, the President Gurba...

AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND IS COMPLETING HIS DIPLOMATIC MISSION IN TURKMENISTAN

On the 2nd of April 2019, there was a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to Turkmenistan (with residence in Baku) Marek Calka who is completing his diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan.

THE EVENTS PLANNED TO BE HELD IN TURKMENISTAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONCEPT OF THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF TURKMENISTAN IN THE CIS

On May 15-16, Ashgabat will host the Forum of CIS Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia

         In accordance with the Action Plan on the implementation of the Concept of Turkmenistan’s Presidency over the CIS in 2019, with the aim to develop cooperation between the states, members of the CIS in the scientific, educational, cultural and humanitarian spheres, in the sphere of arts and creativity, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Resolution, authorizing the Minis...

THE EMBASSY OF TURKMENISTAN IN UKRAINE MADE A PRESENTATION ON THE FIRST CASPIAN ECONOMIC FORUM

On April 3, 2019, the employees of the Embassy of Turkmenistan, with the support and direct participation of the Ukrainian-Turkmen Business Council at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held a presentation on the First Caspian Economic Forum.

The presentation was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, diplomats of the Embassies of the Caspian states - the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russ...

A FESTIVE EVENT TOOK PLACE IN THE “HOWDAN-BAJGIRAN” REGION DEDICATED TO THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NOVRUZ

On the 4th of April 2019 near the “Howdan-Bajgiran” region, a festive event took place in the framework of celebrating the International Day of Novruz organized jointly with the Islamic Republic of Iran.    

From the Turkmen side, the heads and representatives of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the Administration of Ahal region participated in the event.  From the Iranian side, the Vice-President and Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicraft and Tourism Organization of the Islamic Rep...

TURKMENISTAN PERFECTS THE BASE OF INTERNATIONAL-LEGAL DOCUMENTS

Being an active member of international relations, Turkmenistan systematically refines the base of international-legal documents.  Joining the main international-legal documents of the United Nations, including the sphere of human rights, Turkmenistan takes practical steps on the implementation of the clauses of these documents.  In this direction, the cooperation with authoritative international organizations, primarily the United Nations and its structural agencies is the priority course of ex...

MEETING WITH THE DELEGATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS FOR CENTRAL ASIA

On the 4th of April 2019, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the delegation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia headed by the UNHCHR Regional Representative Richard Komendа, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit.

During the meeting, the parties discussed further steps and opportunities of perfecting the working mechanisms in the sphere of cooperation of Turkmenistan with the UN structures on human...

BRIEFING DEDICATED TO SIGNING OF BILATERAL DOCUMENTS WITH THE SPECIALIZED AGENCIES OF THE UN

On the 4th of April 2019, a briefing dedicated to signing of bilateral documents with specialized agencies of the UN was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in participation of the representatives of national and foreign mass media and press attachés of the embassies and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan.

The representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Elena Panova, UNDP R...

THE DELEGATION OF TURKMENISTAN TOOK PART IN THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE CIS

Upon instructions of the President of Turkmenistan, on April 4-6, 2019, a delegation led by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.Meredov was in Moscow to participate in the regular meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

During the visit to Moscow, the delegation of Turkmenistan held a number of official and work meetings.

During the official meeting with V.Chuichenko, Dep...