On February 16, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V. Hajiyev met with the appointed Ambassador of the Netherlands to Turkmenistan (from residence in Astana) Andre Carstens at the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan. Congratulating the Ambassador on his appointment, V. Hajiyev wished him fruitful work and success in his diplomatic activities. In expanding the political and diplomatic dialogue, a special place was given to increasing contacts between the foreign minis...

On February 16, 2023, the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov with the Federal Minister for European and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria Alexander Schallenberg took place via videoconference. During the talks, an exchange of views took place on the state and prospects of the Turkmen-Austrian partnership. The importance of visits at the highest and high levels in expanding the areas of bilateral cooperation was emphasized. The parties also noted...

On February 16, 2023, the official ceremony of signing bilateral documents on the creation of UNESCO Chairs in two higher educational institutions of the country was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The heads and employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and  the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, the rectors of the Magtymguly Turkmen State University and Seyitnazar Seydi Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute, senior representatives of UNESCO and the National Comm...

On February 15, 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Alexei Miller, Chairman of the PJSC Gazprom Management Committee. Expressing sincere gratitude for his time, the guest conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to the head of state. At the same time, the interest of the largest energy company of the Russian Federation in mutually beneficial cooperation with Turkmenistan was confirmed. Welcoming the head of PJSC Gazprom, Pre...

On February 15, 2023, the Specialized Economic Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran, organized with the assistance of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of our country, began its work in the Turkmen capital. The exhibition, being a good platform for demonstrating the latest achievements in the field of scientific and industrial developments and technologies of neighboring Iran, presented the key sectors of its economy. A large delegation arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the cu...

On February 15, 2023, the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov with the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran headed by the Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare Mr. Soulat Mortazavi was held at the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan. In frames of the meeting the high level of cooperation between the two countries was noted, which has been developed in recent years, based on rich experience and the principles of equality rights, good-neighborliness and mut...

According to the UNECE report, the fifth UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation 2023 has been launched by  the five United Nations Regional Commissions and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The 2023 edition consists of 60 measures, including two new sets of measures on “Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce” and “Wildlife Trade Facilitation”, on cross-border e-commerce and the application of electronic CITES permits and certificates. It continue...