The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by Guljemal Charyyeva, Director of the Institute of Seismology and Physics of the Atmosphere of Turkmenistan, is participating in the 66th session of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), taking place in Vienna from 15 to 17 June 2026. In its national statement, Turkmenistan reaffirmed its strong commitment to the objectives and principles of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), highlig...

On 15 June 2026, a regular meeting of the Special Representatives and Envoys of the European Union and Central Asian countries on Afghanistan was held in Almaty, with the participation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov. During the meeting, participants discussed a wide range of issues related to the current situation in Afghanistan, prospects for regional cooperation, and international interaction aimed at promoting the country’s sustainable development....

On 12 June 2026, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mehdi Sobhani. During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The interlocutors reaffirmed their commitment to further developing Turkmen-Iranian relations based on the principles of good-neighborliness, mutual respect...

On 11 June 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov and the Ambassador of the European Union to Turkmenistan, Beata Peksa. During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union and outlined further steps to strengthen bilateral partnership in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural and humanitarian sphere...

On June 10, 2026, a meeting took place between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Myahri Bashimova and the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Turkmenistan (residing in Helsinki), Maria Agre, who presented copies of her credentials. The Turkmen side congratulated the diplomat on her appointment to this important position and wished her success in carrying out her diplomatic mission, aimed at further strengthening the relations between Turkmenistan and...

On 10 June 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Turkmenistan Hiroshi Sasaki. During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Turkmen-Japanese cooperation. Particular emphasis was placed on cooperation within international organizations. The diplomats underscored the importance of further coordination of...

On June 8, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Robert Floyd, the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). Expressing his gratitude to the Head of State for taking the time to meet, Robert Floyd highly commended Turkmenistan's foreign policy strategy, which is based on the status of permanent neutrality and aimed at ensuring global peace and security. It was also emphasized that the CTBTO attaches great importance to cooperation with our...