On 2 September 2026, the High-level Forum on the implementation of the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, under the theme “Women’s Leadership to Promote a Culture of Peace” was held at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Forum was convened by the President of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 80/294, “Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace”. The Forum...

On 27 August 2026,Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Turkmenistan Petra Dachtler. The Ambassador presented copies of her credentials to the Turkmen side. The Minister of Foreign  Affairs congratulated the Ambassador on her appointment to this high post and wished her success in carrying out her diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the parties discussed...

On August 24, 2026, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Turkmenistan Petra Dachtler, who presented her credentials to the head of state. Expressing gratitude for the time devoted to the meeting, Ambassador Petra Dachtler noted that it is a great honor for her to represent Germany in Turkmenistan, which has demonstrates significant achievements in various fields. Takin...

As a responsible member of the international community, Turkmenistan, consistently puts forward new international initiatives aimed at achieving the high ideals and goals of the United Nations. The upcoming 81st session of the UN General Assembly is envisioned to serve as an important platform for consolidating the international community’s efforts to address current issues of peacebuilding, international security, and sustainable development. Being an active participant in international proc...

On 12 August 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Turkmenistan Beata Pexa. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects for further development of Turkmenistan–European Union cooperation, as well as on topical issues of the international and regional agenda. The sides emphasized the importance of consistent political dialogue and construct...

On August 10, 2026, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, made a working visit to the Mary velayat. As part of this visit, he traveled to the Islim-Cheshme border zone in the Serhetabat Etrap, from where he embarked on a working trip to Afghanistan. Here, at the request of representatives of the neighboring state’s younger generation, the Hero-Arkadag took a commemorative group photo with them and presented them w...

On August 5, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Ignazio Cassis, Vice President of the Swiss Confederation – which currently holds the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Expressing his sincere gratitude for the hospitality shown, the Swiss Vice President and foreign policy chief emphasized the OSCE's immense interest in expanding constructive cooperation with Turkmenistan, a nation a...