The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports that in connection with the current situation in the Middle East region, Turkmenistan, based on the principles of humanism and mutual respect, and also being strictly committed to fulfilling its international obligations, fully provides all the necessary conditions for the passage of citizens of foreign states, motor vehicles, and rolling stock of railway transport across the Turkmen-Iranian border. At the same time, all international check...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expresses its concern due to the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East and stresses that the fact that this escalation occurred amid diplomatic efforts on the settlement of the situation in the region is regrettable. Turkmenistan that has the status of permanent neutrality recognized by the United Nations, once again declares that all the complicated international issues must be resolved on the basis of the UN Charter and international...

On 26 February 2025, within the framework of the working visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a number of bilateral documents aimed at developing cooperation in education, science, and human capacity building were signed. Among the signed documents were: a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of E...

On 26 February 2026, a bilateral meeting was held at Lancaster House between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Yvette Cooper. The negotiations were also attended by the Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty. The talks covered a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, the regional agenda and current international topics. The importance of...

As a separate item of the visit programme to the United Kingdom, a meeting was held between the Turkmen delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and Professor Timothy Williams of the Institute of Archaeology at University College London (UCL). Following the meeting, an Agreement was signed between the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the UCL Institute of Archaeology. During the discussion, the Turkmen side highlighted Timothy Williams’ longstan...

On 26 February 2026, a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Central Asian states and the United Kingdom was held at Lancaster House, during which prospects for deepening political dialogue as well as expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation were discussed. In his statement, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, expressed appreciation to the British side for initiating the first ministerial meeting in the “Central Asia – United Kingdom” format and note...

On February 26, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the joint meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the London Stock Exchange Julia Ann Hoggett and the Economic Secretary to the UK Treasury Lucy Rigby. During the meeting, the Turkmen side noted London’s importance as a leading global financial center shaping global investment flows. The commitment to strengthening practical economic cooperation with British partners and further attracting of lon...