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                <title><![CDATA[The state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Azerbaijan has concluded]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 23, 2026, as part of his state visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited the cities of Fuzuli and Shusha.

At the Fuzuli International Airport, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was warmly welcomed by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

Along the route, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President Ilham Aliyev made a stop at a specially designated site, where they reviewed new construction projects in Fuzuli, including a mosqu...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[State visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Azerbaijan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 22, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov departed for a state visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

At the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, officials of the friendly nation and members of the Turkmen delegation warmly welcomed the President of Turkmenistan.

A conversation took place at the airport between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and an official representative of Azerbaijan.

At the Zagulba Palace, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, warm...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Had a Meeting with Senator Steve Daines]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 23, 2026, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States Esen Aydogdyyev met with U.S. Senator Steve Daines at the Senator’s office in Washington, D.C.

The two sides discussed ways to further strengthen Turkmenistan–U.S. relations, including cooperation in the political, economic, trade and energy sectors. They also exchanged views on upcoming engagements and emphasized the importance of maintaining regular dialogue and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countr...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of Malaysia attended an international scientific and practical conference dedicated to the Turkmen-Malaysian partnership]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 19, 2026, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted an international scientific and practical conference, "Turkmenistan – Malaysia: 30 Years of Mutually Beneficial Cooperation in the Oil and Gas Industry," and an exhibition dedicated to the Turkmen-Malaysian partnership. The event was attended by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was visiting Turkmenistan.

The forum was also attended by leaders of the domestic oil and gas industry and representati...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Negotiations Held Between the President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of Malaysia]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 19, 2026, an official welcoming ceremony was held at the "Oguzhan" Presidential Palace Complex for the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, who had arrived in Ashgabat the previous day on an official visit.

Warmly welcoming the high-ranking guest, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for accepting the invitation to pay an official visit to Turkmenistan. It was noted that Anwar Ibrahim's first visit to Turkmenistan is...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[EMBASSY OF TURKMENISTAN IN WASHINGTON DC HOSTED TURKMEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE FLEX PROGRAM IN THE USA]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 17, 2026, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Washington, D.C. welcomed a group of Turkmen students returning home after successfully completing the 2025–2026 FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) program year at U.S. high schools.

Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States Esen Aydogdyyev congratulated the students on successfully completing the program, wished them continued academic success, and emphasized the important role of educational exchanges in strengthening mutual understanding,...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the IMF Delegation Held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 8, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Serdar Muhammetdurdiyev and members of the delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who arrived in Ashgabat as part of the regular IMF Mission conducting consultations under Article IV of the IMF Articles of Agreement.

During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the current state and future prospects of bi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with U.S. Under Secretary of State]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 8, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers, who arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit.

During the meeting, the sides emphasized the active state and fruitfulness of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United States in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

They noted that contacts at high and the highest levels serve as the key factor...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Prospects of Turkmen-American Business Cooperation Discussed]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan hosted the Turkmen-American Business Forum in a "round table" format, which was attended by heads of ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, as well as a delegation of businessmen from the United States of America led by Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmen-American Business Council.

As emphasized during the forum, Turkmenistan, being interested in the implementation of the best world experience and advanced technologies, is...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan Receives Executive Director of Turkmen-American Business Council]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 5, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Eric Stewart, the Executive Director of the Turkmen-American Business Council, who is currently visiting our country.

Expressing his sincere gratitude to the Head of State for the opportunity to discuss priority areas of bilateral partnership, the businessman confirmed the interest of US business circles in further intensifying cooperation with Turkmenistan, which demonstrates a steady dynamic of economic development.

Noting that mu...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[On the meeting with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–US Business Council]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162267</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 3 June 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council Eric Stewart, who arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit leading a representative delegation of American companies.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the work of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council as an effective platform for strengthening business contacts and expanding cooperation between representatives of state and private sec...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[World Bicycle Day Celebrated in Washington, D.C.]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 3, 2026, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the United States participated in an event in Washington, D.C., dedicated to World Bicycle Day.

Organized by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) in partnership with the World Resources Institute (WRI), the event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps from Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Nepal, Lithuania, Indonesia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, the Delegation of the Europ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[On the Meeting with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–U.S. Business Council]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162043</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 3, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–U.S. Business Council, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit leading a representative delegation of American companies.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the activities of the Turkmenistan–U.S. Business Council as an effective platform for strengthening business contacts and expanding cooperation between representatives of the public a...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Meets with U.S. Secretary of State at the White House]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161789</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 29, 2026, a meeting was held at the White House in Washington, D.C., between Rashid Meredov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for the further development of Turkmenistan-U.S. cooperation across a wide range of areas.

The sides noted with satisfaction the recent intensification of bilateral political and diplomatic dialogue and empha...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161548</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C., a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Christopher Landau.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for further development of Turkmen-American relations in political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian, educational and other areas of mutual interest.

The parties noted with satisfaction the su...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Spoke on Behalf of the Group of Friends of Neutrality at the UN Security Council Open Debate]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162045</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Also on May 26, 2026, during the high-level open debate of the UN Security Council entitled «Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system», the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, delivered a statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development.

In his statement, it was noted that dialogue, diplomacy, and international cooperation are currently gainin...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the UN Security Council High-level open debate]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162044</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 26, 2026, at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, which currently holds the presidency of the UN Security Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, took part in a high-level open debate entitled “Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system – Security Council”.

Speaking on behalf of Turkmenistan, the head of the foreign policy agency noted th...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan presented the credentials to the President of the United States]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 21, 2026, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the United States of America Esen Aydogdyyev presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the United States of America Donald Trump, at the White House.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Aydogdyyev conveyed greetings and best wishes from the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The UN General Assembly adopted a Resolution initiated by Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 20, 2026, the Resolution “The Role and Importance of a Policy of Neutrality in Maintaining and Strengthening International Peace, Security and Sustainable Development” was unanimously adopted during the 82nd plenary meeting of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

The Resolution that was developed at the initiative of Turkmenistan was co-sponsored by 47 states.

The Resolution particularly emphasizes the efforts of the Government of Turkmenistan to institutionalize the dialogu...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Meets with Congressman Bill Huizenga]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 20, 2026, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States E.Aydogdyyev met with U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga at the U.S. Congress.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects of Turkmen-American cooperation, including political dialogue, trade and economic partnership, regional connectivity, and the role of the C5+1 and B5+1 formats.

Congressman Huizenga noted the positive outcomes of the C5+1 Summit and emphasized the importance of continued e...]]></description>
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