On 9 July 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held a meeting with the United States Senator from the State of Montana, Steve Daines. During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as prospects for further expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest. The interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the consistent nature of the political and diplomatic dialogue between Turkmenistan and the United States, emph...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...