Turkmenistan, EU Discuss Joint Business Forum in Ashgabat

Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, Sapar Palvanov, held a meeting with Peteris Ustubs, Director for International Partnerships of the European Commission for Asia and the Pacific. During the talks, the sides discussed the possibility of organizing an "EU–Turkmenistan" business forum in Ashgabat in 2026. The event is expected to mark a new step in strengthening economic ties between the two partners, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium reported on Tuesday.

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Agree to Resume Direct Flights

Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have reached an agreement to resume direct air service between the two countries. A protocol on cooperation in the field of civil aviation was signed by Uzbekistan’s Minister of Transport Ilkhom Makhkamov and the head of Turkmenistan’s State Civil Aviation Service, Dowran Saburov, during a trilateral meeting in the “Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan” format held on Friday in Avaza, Gazeta.uz reported on Sunday.

TÜRKMENISTANYŇ, AZERBAÝJAN RESPUBLIKASYNYŇ WE ÖZBEGISTAN RESPUBLIKASYNYŇ BILELIKDÄKI BEÝANNAMASY

Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan Agree to Establish Joint Ventures

Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation through the creation of joint ventures and the implementation of joint initiatives in industrial, trade-economic, transport, and cultural-humanitarian sectors. The decision was made during a meeting between the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, held on Friday in the National Tourist Zone of Avaza.

Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan Sign New Cooperation Agreements

National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a trilateral meeting on Friday in Avaza, culminating in a signing ceremony for a series of agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in transport, aviation, and trade, according to official Turkmen media.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Holds Talks with Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Avaza

The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held talks with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Friday at the Congress Center of the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The meeting was held in both one-on-one and expanded formats, according to the press service of the President of Uzbekistan.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Turkmenistan for Trilateral Summit

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Turkmenistan on a working visit at the invitation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the press service of the Uzbek President reported.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Meets with Ilham Aliyev in Avaza

The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on Friday in the Avaza National Tourist Zone.

President of Azerbaijan Arrives in Turkmenbashi on Working Visit

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in Turkmenistan on Friday for a working visit at the invitation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, according to the press service of the President of Azerbaijan.

Kazakhstan Starts Modernization of Road to Turkmenistan Border

A major reconstruction of the highway connecting the city of Zhanaozen with the Turkmen-Kazakh border has started in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region, the 24KZ television channel reported Wednesday.

Turkmenistan, U.S. Hold Political Consultations in Washington

The 11th round of annual bilateral political consultations between Turkmenistan and the United States took place on August 20 in Washington, D.C., Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.

Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Secretary of State of the United States of America

On August 20, 2025, in Washington DC., a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Secretary of State of the United States of America Marco Rubio, during which the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United States, as well as issues of mutual interest were discussed.

Palestine Expresses Gratitude to Turkmen Leadership for Humanitarian Support

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met on Tuesday with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Turkmenistan, Rana Abu Hijleh. On behalf of herself and the leadership of Palestine, Ambassador Abu Hijleh expressed sincere gratitude to the Turkmen government for its ongoing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.

Central Asian countries strengthen cooperation on water resources management

On August 14, 2025, the resort town of Borovoe (Republic of Kazakhstan) hosted the 90th meeting of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination (ICWC) with the participation of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Arkadag Medisina Klasteri, Berdimuhamedov Foundation at Kids Expo

During a working visit to the city of Arkadag on Sunday, Oguljahan Atabayeva, the Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Fund for Children, reviewed the design concepts for the exhibition booths of the Arkadag Medisina Klasteri and the Foundation ahead of their participation in the upcoming international fair “Kids Expo: Everything for Children,” set to take place in Ashgabat from August 21–23.

Current issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UAE were discussed

TULM Completes First Turkey–Turkmenistan–Kyrgyzstan Railway Shipment

The Turkmen Transport and Logistics Center (TULM), the country’s railway operator, has completed its first shipment along the Turkey–Turkmenistan–Kyrgyzstan route, TULM announced.

Marine Survey Begins for Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Route

Work has started on the marine survey for the construction of the Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable line — a key element of the “Digital Silk Road” project aimed at creating a new digital corridor between Europe and Asia. The corridor will eventually pass through Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.

Key aspects of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

Meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ambassador of Japan