"The historical ties" between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are "the foundation of our current relations," said Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev during his meeting with Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Baku on Wednesday (16 July).
President of Turkmenistan has issued a decree abolishing the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers and establishing five new state bodies aimed at 'significantly' improving the management of the country’s transport and communications sector.
Turkmenistan’s state oil concern “Türkmennebit” surpassed its oil production plan by 7.1% in the first quarter of 2025, achieving a fulfilment rate of 107.1%.
Turkmenistan has gathered 1.407 million tonnes of wheat, matching its 2025 goal after a round-the-clock harvest on 690,000 hectares that officials say was bolstered by new combines and higher state purchase prices.
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan held talks in Khankendi to strengthen bilateral ties and explore cooperation across multiple sectors.
Turkmen and Russian foreign ministers met in Ashgabat on 25 June and signed a bilateral cooperation program for 2025–2026, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening political and economic ties.
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on Thursday (24 June), exchanging views on a broad range of bilateral and international issues.
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are stepping up efforts to expand cooperation across key sectors, with leaders from both countries meeting on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
Officials from Turkmenistan and the Republic of Türkiye held comprehensive consultations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan today, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral ties across political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural spheres.
Turkmenistan elected to the UN ECOSOC for 2026-2028. Strengthening global sustainable development efforts.
Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, met with Hu Heping, Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, to discuss enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations across various sectors.
Leaders of Central Asian countries and Italy convened in Astana for the first Central Asia–Italy summit, culminating in the adoption of a Joint Declaration aimed at deepening political, economic, and cultural cooperation.
Turkmenistan’s freight transit is on the rise, with over 2 million tons moved in just four months — a 20% surge from last year.
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed enhancing cooperation in diplomacy, economy, and energy. They emphasized strong ties, mutual support in global forums, and agreed to maintain regular diplomatic dialogue to boost bilateral relations.
An exhibition of Azerbaijani and Turkmen carpets and handicrafts has opened in Tbilisi, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and centuries-old weaving traditions of both nations.
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Serdar Muhammetdurdiyev, met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation led by Anna Rose Bordon, head of the IMF mission in Turkmenistan.
The second meeting of customs leaders from Central Asia and China was held in Almaty, focusing on digitalization, AI integration, border crossing agreements, and expanding cooperation to strengthen regional trade and logistics.
Islamic finance assets in Central Asia are forecast to grow from $285 million in 2022 to $6.3 billion by 2033, with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leading the regional expansion due to high demand, population growth, and policy reforms.
Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in trade, transport, energy, and regional initiatives.
Azerbaijan received praise for its powerful classical music performance at a major international festival in Ashgabat. The event highlighted the country’s rich musical heritage and cultural influence.
Turkmenistan is ramping up natural gas transit through Iran and pursuing deeper energy cooperation with Türkiye, marking a strategic push to diversify its export routes and strengthen regional energy ties.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has authorized state corporations Turkmengaz and Turkmenneft to enter into agreements with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) and ADNOC Turkmenistan RSC Limited (UAE), marking a significant step in enhancing country's energy sector
Turkmenistan signed key agreements with Malaysia’s Petronas and Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to boost cooperation in the oil and gas sector. The deals strengthen ties between Turkmennebit, Turkmengaz, and their partners, paving the way for expanded projects and enhanced energy collaboration.
The Central Asian Conference on Climate Change, organized by Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Environmental Protection in collaboration with the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC), has launched in Ashgabat.
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