On March 1, 2018, negotiations were held in Ashgabat with the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran headed by the Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mr. Mohammad Shariatmadari, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit to attend the specialized exhibition of goods of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Speaking about the high level of political cooperation, the parties noted the role of visits at high levels. It was emphasized that regular meetings and negot...

On February 28 - March 1, 2018, the delegation of Turkmenistan visited the city of Lausanne, Switzerland, during which meetings were held with the leadership of the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The composition of the Turkmen delegation included the Minister of sport and youth policy of Turkmenistan D.Gulgeldiew, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan B.Myatiev, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Turkmenistan A.Myradov and Permanent represe...

On February 28, 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov received the delegation of the People's Republic of China headed by the Head of the State Administration of the People's Republic of China for Energy Mr. Nuer Baikeli. Within the framework of the meeting, the sides exchanged views on a number of key areas of fruitful cooperation, built on a long-term basis and responding to mutual interests. The sides also noted the high level of partnership achieved in the prior...

On February 28, 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov had a meeting with the Russian delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation  E. Astrakhantseva in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.  During the conversation, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation in the political, diplomatic and trade and economic fields. Speaking about active political dial...

On February 26, 2018, International Airport was opened with the participation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Turkmenabat, the administration centre of Lebap Velayat. The Chairperson of the Mejlis, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, leaders of military and law enforcement agencies, representatives of non-governmental organizations, foreign and national mass media, ambassadors of foreign states to Turkmenistan, hyakims of the velayats and Ashgabat as well as local residents...

On February 26, 2018 President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave start to mass sport competitions “The Great Silk Road” in Turkmenabat, the administration centre of Lebap Velayat. The members of the Government of the country as well as foreign guests took part in the events. The events were opened by track -and-field relay race along the main street of Turkmenabat, Bitarap Turkmenistan Avenue. The Head of the State run the first leg of the relay race. It was followed by the cycli...

On February 22, 2018, at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland, during the 80th session of the Inland Transport Committee of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Turkmenistan was elected a member of the Bureau of the UNECE Inland Transport Committee for the period 2019-2020. The Inland Transport Committee (ITC) is the highest policy-making body of the UNECE in the field of transport. Together with its subsidiary bodies, the ITC has provided a pan-European inte...