Representatives of the National Centre of Trade Unions of Turkmenistan are taking part in the programme“Trade Union Education for the Future: Exploring ITCILO Learning Solutions”, held in Turin, Italy. The programme is jointly organized by the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) and the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV). It brings together…
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,…
The delegation of Turkmenistan is participating in the 10th International Forum on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), held from 27 to 29 April 2026 in Barcelona and organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The Forum is taking place in the context of the approaching 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aims to accelerate progress…
During the visit, representatives of Turkmenistan held meetings with ILO leadership and experts, during which issues related to the development of social partnership, exchange of experience, and the implementation of projects in Turkmenistan were discussed. Particular attention was given to cooperation with the ILO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, including prospects for further…
During a government meeting, the President of Turkmenistan, H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedov, signed a decree appointing Vepa Hajiyev as the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations (New York). By another decree, the Head of State relieved H.E. Vepa Hajiyev of his duties as Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Swiss Confederation and to the Vatican. In the position of Permanent…
On 4 March 2026, a meeting was held in Lausanne between H.E. Vepa Hajiyev, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in Geneva, and the leadership of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (Fédération Équestre Internationale – FEI). Representing the FEI at the meeting were the President of the organization, Ingmar De Vos, and the Secretary General, Sabrina Ibáñez.…
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…
On 25 February 2026, a meeting was held in Geneva between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan and the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). During the meeting, the Turkmen side reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s readiness to host the 16th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament of the IPU and formally transmitted the letters of the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan addressed to the…
On 17 February 2026, the 88th session of the UNECE Inland Transport Committee commenced in Geneva. The Committee serves as one of the key international platforms for advancing transport development and shaping transport policy. The delegation of Turkmenistan is participating in the session, headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annayev. The session is held under the overarching…
The delegation of Turkmenistan is taking part in the Sixth World Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held from 11 to 13 February 2026 under the auspices of the International Labour Organization and the Government of Morocco. The forum brings together representatives of governments, international organizations, and social partners to develop joint measures aimed at accelerating the…
