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President of Azerbaijan and Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty visited Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque in Shusha
AZERBAIJAN, July 17 - On July 17, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty …

Ilham Aliyev and Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty visited Bulbul’s House-Museum in Shusha
AZERBAIJAN, July 17 - On July 17, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty …

President of Azerbaijan and Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan visited Sea Breeze Resort
AZERBAIJAN, July 16 - On July 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, …

Ilham Aliyev met wit Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
AZERBAIJAN, July 16 - On July 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. President Ilham Aliyev welcomed Chairman Gurbanguly...

OSCE and the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel (‘CT Travel’) Programme provide expert support to Turkmenistan with establishing an Advance Passenger Information (API) system
8 July 2025, Ashgabat – Officials from the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan held a two-day online consultation with experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel...

OSCE training on arms control enhances border security in Turkmenistan
An OSCE-organized training course on Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Conventional Ammunition (CA) and Explosives took place from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in close...

Ilham Aliyev received Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Cabinet of Ministers in Khankendi
AZERBAIJAN, July 3 - 03 July 2025, 13:50 On July 3, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in Khankendi. Rashid...

OSCE workshop in Turkmenistan supports development of national competency framework and training strategy on cybercrime and electronic evidence
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, held a workshop in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on 26 and 27 June to support the country’s law enforcement and criminal justice institutions in developing a...

Turkmen planning authorities build skills in strategic environmental assessment at OSCE seminar in Ashgabat
More than 50 representatives from Turkmenistan’s environmental, health, and sectoral planning authorities strengthened their skills in strategic environmental assessment (SEA) at a two-day seminar organized by the OSCE from 18 to 19 June in...

ARETI International Group Finalizes Exit from Turkmenistan, Refocuses Strategy on Europe, North America, and the Middle East
ARETI International Group has finalized its exit from Turkmenistan, ending all business activities and interests in the country. The company is now refocusing its strategy on energy, infrastructure, and innovation investments in Europe, North...

State Secretary Štucin expresses interest in more political dialogue with Turkmenistan
SLOVENIA, June 17 - They expressed interest in further strengthening political dialogue and economic cooperation. Opportunities are emerging in the pharmaceutical industry, logistics (especially connections between ports) and sport, with many more...

OSCE Seminar in Ashgabat Enhances Capacity to Tackle Technology-Facilitated Human Trafficking
The rising threat of technology-facilitated trafficking in human beings was the focus of a two-day OSCE seminar in Ashgabat from 29 to 30 May 2025. Jointly organized by the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating...

Mongolia, Turkmenistan Ink Several Deals to Boost Bilateral Ties
(MENAFN) According to the Mongolian presidential office website on Monday, Mongolia and Turkmenistan have inked several agreements aimed at strengthening their bilateral relationship. These accords, signed in Ulan Bator—the Mongolian...

Promoting women’s leadership in peace and security in focus of OSCE regional workshop in Ashgabat
To strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding and security across Central Asia, the OSCE Gender Issues Programme organized a two-day regional workshop on 27 and 28 May in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event focused on advancing the Women, Peace...

OSCE seminar in Turkmenistan addresses effective communication in the digital age
The use of new technologies in interaction between state institutions and media was in focus of an OSCE-organized training seminar that took place on 27 and 28 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The training seminar targeted officials of Turkmenistan’s key...

OSCE organizes study visit to Germany on methane emissions monitoring and reporting for Turkmenistan's representatives
Methane emissions monitoring and reporting in line with the Global Methane Pledge requirements were discussed during an OSCE-supported study visit to Berlin, Germany, that took place from 27 to 29 May 2025. Representatives from the State Concern...

First aid and emergency response in focus of OSCE Training of Trainers Course for border guards in Turkmenistan
An OSCE-organized Tactical Medical Training of Trainers (ToT) Course, took place from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The course brought together thirty-one participants, including border guards who work in remote areas serving as first responders...

OSCE-supported seminar discusses the role of youth and women in responding to climate change risks in Turkmenistan and Central Asia
An OSCE-organized seminar on strengthening the role of youth and women in responding to climate change risks in Turkmenistan and Central Asia took place on 12 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat initiated this event within the...

OSCE and Turkmenistan mark 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and the International Year of Peace and Trust
To mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act and the International Year of Peace and Trust designated by the UN General Assembly's Resolution at the initiative of Turkmenistan, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat together...

OSCE and Turkmenistan mark 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and the International Year of Peace and Trust
To mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act and the International Year of Peace and Trust designated by the UN General Assembly's Resolution at the initiative of Turkmenistan, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat together...