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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0500</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 29 April 2026, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles Barry Faure, who had arrived to Turkmenistan on his first official visit.

During the meeting, the sides noted the significance of this visit by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles from the perspective of advancing bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest.

The diplomats emphasi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt has been accredited to Turkmenistan]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, under the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova accepted the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Turkmenistan, Hamdi Shaaban Abdelhalim Mohamed.

On behalf of the head of state, the Speaker of the National Parliament congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to this important post and wished him success in strengthening friendly relations and mutuall...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Turkmenistan-China Business Forum and Exhibition Opened in Turkmenistan]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, the Turkmenistan-China Business Forum and Exhibition opened at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This large-scale event brought together representatives of over 200 Chinese business entities in the Turkmen capital.

The Turkmenistan-China Business Forum and Exhibition became an effective platform for showcasing the industrial and export potential of the friendly country and developing promising areas of mutually beneficial relations.

Early in the morning, cultural wor...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[About the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Ambassador of the PRC]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan, Ji Shumin. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the practical implementation of agreements reached at the state and governmental levels in March–April of the current year.

In particular, it was emphasized that, when considering the prospects for cooperation be...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan gave a review of the country’s foreign policy activities since the beginning of the year]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a briefing on the most significant events in Turkmenistan’s international life since the beginning of the current year.

Participants of the briefing included heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as heads of representative offices of international organizations in Ashgabat.

During the briefing, the Foreign Minister highlighted key aspects of the country’s international activities,...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt presented copies of his credentials]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan S. Muhammetdurdyev met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Turkmenistan Hamdy Shaaban Abdelhalim Mohamed (with residence in Moscow), during which the Ambassador presented copies of his credentials.

Congratulating the diplomat on his appointment to this important position, the Turkmen side expressed its readiness to provide the necessary assistance in the implementation of his diplomatic miss...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Ambassador of Malaysia to Turkmenistan]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 27, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Turkmenistan, Mohd Suhaimi Bin Ahmad Tajuddin.

During the meeting, the parties noted the consistent development of ties between the two countries in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

It was emphasized that this year marks the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's cooperation with the Malaysian company...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations presented credentials to the UN Secretary-General]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 20, 2026, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Vepa Hajiyev presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres.

During the credential presentation ceremony, a brief meeting took place, during which warm greetings of the esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag were conveyed to the UN Secretary-G...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to Turkmenistan presented his credentials]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 24, 2026, on the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova accepted the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to Turkmenistan (with residence in Moscow), Enrique Ignacio Ferrer Vieira.

Congratulating him on his appointment to this important post on behalf of the head of state, the speaker of the national parliament wished the diplomat success in consistently strengthening int...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of the Argentine Republic presented copies of his credentials]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:19:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 24, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the newly appointed Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Turkmenistan (with residence in Moscow) Enrique Ignacio Ferrer Vieyra.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador of the Argentine Republic presented copies of his credentials.

Congratulating the diplomat on his appointment to the responsible post, the Deputy Mi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Scientific and educational partnership between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation: new prospects]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 21-22, 2026, a delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by Gulshat Yusupova, the Rector of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, was on a visit to Moscow. The purpose of the visit was to discuss enhancing cooperation between the Institute of International Relations and the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

During the visit, G.Yusupova met with MG...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan at the 82nd session of ESCAP: priorities of regional integration and climate resilience]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6039</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Within the framework of the ongoing 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, the delegation of Turkmenistan actively participated in key thematic discussions, presenting the national vision for developing regional partnership and addressing modern challenges.

One of the important events held on the margins of the session was the ministerial meeting of the participating countries of the United Nations Special Programme for t...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan and ESCAP discussed prospects for multifaceted cooperation]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6038</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On the margins of the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), a meeting was held between the Turkmen delegation, headed by Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan Perhat Yagshiyev, and ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana.

During the meeting, the sides discussed key issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and ESCAP, aimed at promoting coordinated actions to strengthen sustainable, efficient and envir...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Issues of further cooperation between Turkmenistan and United Nations Development Programme discussed]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 23 April 2026, a meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Turkmenistan Narine Sahakyan.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UNDP.

The importance of cooperation within the framework of the UNDP Country Programme for 2026-2030, covering public administration, digital transformation, e...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan participated in the Meeting of the Council of Heads of State-Founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:27:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 22, 2026, in the afternoon, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of State-Founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).

At the Akorda Palace, the President of Turkmenistan was warmly welcomed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Following the official joint photo ceremony of the heads of delegations, the meeting of the Council of Heads of State-Founders of the International F...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan presented environmental initiatives at the Regional Summit in Astana]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 22, 2026, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, as part of a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, took part in the Regional Environmental Summit and the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).

At the International Exhibition Center “EXPO,” President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was warmly welcomed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The high-level meeting was...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Türkmenistanyň Prezidenti Serdar Berdimuhamedowyň Sebitleýin ekologiýa sammitindäki çykyşy]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6034</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:50:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Hormatly döwlet Baştutanlary!
Hormatly sammite gatnaşyjylar!
Hanymlar we jenaplar!

Ilki bilen, Gazagystan Respublikasynyň Prezidenti Kasym-Žomart Kemelewiç Tokaýewe Sebitleýin ekologiýa sammitini çagyrmak baradaky başlangyjy, bildirilen myhmansöýerlik hem-de bu çäräniň ýokary guramaçylyk derejesi üçin minnetdarlyk bildirmäge rugsat ediň!

Bu forum aýratyn möhüm waka bolup durýar. Ilkinji gezek biziň ýurtlarymyz tarapyndan iň ýokary döwlet derejesinde giňeldilen ekologiýa gün tertibi toplu...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The working visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan has begun]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 21, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov departed on a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in the Regional Environmental Summit and the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea.

At Ashgabat International Airport, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was seen off by official representatives.

A few hours later, the aircraft of the President of Turkmenistan landed at Nursultan Nazarbayev Internatio...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan participated in the meeting of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asian states]]></title>
                <link>https://mfa.gov.tm/en/news/6032</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 21 April 2026, the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, D.Gulmanova, participated via videoconference in the meeting of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asian States.

This event, which has added to the list of significant activities held in the year “Independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan – homeland of purposeful heavenly horses,” was aimed at identifying constructive solutions to pressing contemporary issues through cooperation among women leaders of Central Asian cou...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The delegation of Turkmenistan participates in the 82nd session of ESCAP]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has commenced at the United Nations Conference Centre, which serves as the headquarters of ESCAP. The international forum, held in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand, is being conducted under the theme "Leave No One Behind: Advancing a Society for All Ages in the Asia and the Pacific " and will continue until April 24.

The Turkmen delegation, headed by Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Tur...]]></description>
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