Embassy of Turkmenistan in France

В Париже стартовал велопробег по случаю
Всемирного дня велосипеда

Посольством Туркменистана во Французской Республике в Париже был организован массовый велопробег, приуроченный ко Всемирному дню велосипеда. Участниками спортивно-экологической акции стали сотрудники Посольства и члены их семей, представители туркменской диаспоры во Франции, а также туркменские и французские студенты высших учебных заведений Парижа.
Старт велопробега был дан на Марсовом поле у подножия Эйфелевой башни и пролегал по живописным улицам французской столицы, охватывая ряд её известных и живописных достопримечательностей. Участники велопробега проехали через мост Бир-Хакейм, Сады Трокадеро, Музей человека, утопающую в зелени авеню Президента Вильсона, мост Альма и территорию Военной школы. По пути открывались великолепные виды на Гран-Пале, Пти-Пале, Дом инвалидов и другие исторические уголки Парижа, что позволило участникам в полной мере ощутить уникальное сочетание богатого культурно-исторического наследия, атмосферы спорта и приверженности экологическим ценностям.
В ходе мероприятия Посол Туркменистана М. Чарыев отметил, что Всемирный день велосипеда был провозглашён Генеральной Ассамблеей ООН в 2018 году по инициативе Туркменистана и направлен на популяризацию велосипеда как доступного, экологически чистого и полезного для здоровья вида транспорта. Было подчеркнуто, что ежегодно 3 июня в Ашхабаде при участии Президента Туркменистана проводится массовый велопробег, а аналогичные мероприятия организуются дипломатическими представительствами Туркменистана во многих странах мира. Посол также отметил, что сегодняшняя акция объединила представителей разных национальностей вокруг ценностей спорта, дружбы, здорового образа жизни и бережного отношения к окружающей среде.

On 1 June 2026, festive events marking International Children’s Day were held across Turkmenistan.

In honour of this holiday, the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulary address to the children and the people of Independent, Neutral Turkmenistan.

A festive event was also held at the Ashgabat Park of Culture and Leisure in the capital.

The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry, and the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan, jointly with United Nations agencies and with the support of the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

The speeches of the Head of Administration of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Executive Director – Vice President of the Charity Fund Rejep Bazarov, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko, and UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan Jalpa Ratna were delivered at the opening ceremony.

The speakers emphasized that comprehensive care for the younger generation, their harmonious development and health, as well as ensuring quality upbringing and education, remains an unwavering priority of Turkmenistan’s state policy.

Particular attention was paid to the successful cooperation between the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed at creating favorable conditions for the comprehensive development and well-being of children.

Talks with the Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism

On May 28, 2026, during the visit to the United States, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov met with Acting Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Alexander Zuev.

During the meeting, the sides expressed satisfaction with the high level and strategic nature of the long-standing partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

Special emphasis during the talks was placed on the historic significance of the adoption on May 20, 2026, of the United Nations General Assembly resolution “The role and importance of a policy of neutrality in maintaining and strengthening international peace, security and sustainable development”. It was stressed that this document became another confirmation of the broad international recognition of the country’s peaceful foreign policy course.

Within the framework of implementing the provisions of the resolution, the parties thoroughly reviewed four major international initiatives of Turkmenistan, namely: the establishment of an Academic Center for the Study of Peace, Neutrality and Preventive Diplomacy on the basis of the Department of Peace and Neutrality created at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the creation in Turkmenistan of a Chamber of Mediation for Peace as a concrete mechanism for the peaceful settlement of disputes; the joint development with the United Nations of Guidelines on the Observance and Implementation of the Principles of Neutrality; as well as the promotion of the initiative of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to develop a Global Security Strategy based on the norms of international law.

A separate topic of discussion was the strengthening of regional and global security. In this context, the Turkmen side expressed its commitment to further supporting the activities of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia.

Turkmen Delegation Participated in the Meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance in New York

On May 28, 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs took part in the meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance in New York on the theme “Reforming and Improving Global Governance, Working Together to Address Global Challenges”.

During his speech, the head of Turkmenistan’s foreign ministry expressed gratitude to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, for the invitation to the meeting and noted that Turkmenistan supports the Global Governance Initiative put forward by President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on September 1, 2025, at the SCO Summit. Turkmenistan views its accession to the Group of Friends as an important platform for promoting this initiative within the United Nations.

Within the framework of implementing the Global Governance Initiative, the Turkmen side presented four key practical proposals. The first proposal concerns the transition to preventive governance: Turkmenistan put forward an initiative to establish a Multilateral Platform for Preventive Governance aimed at the early prevention of conflicts and crises.

The second direction focuses on strengthening the international legal framework: in this regard, Turkmenistan is actively promoting at the United Nations the initiative to proclaim 2028 as the International Year of Law, which is intended to become a platform for broad dialogue on the role of law amid global transformations.

The third proposal addresses data reliability and digitalization, emphasizing the importance of using verified data for managerial decision-making. In this connection, Turkmenistan advocates the introduction of universal principles of data reliability and joint mechanisms for their verification.

The fourth aspect highlights practical implementation and inclusiveness, stressing that the effectiveness of global governance is measured by its ability to solve concrete problems on the basis of trust and inclusiveness.

Prospects for Cooperation Between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme Discussed

On 28 May 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Alexander De Croo.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme, including within the framework of the new UNDP Country Programme for Turkmenistan for 2026–2030.

It was noted that the new programme is viewed as an important instrument for supporting the reforms being implemented in Turkmenistan, aimed at developing digital solutions, ensuring sustainable economic growth, advancing the climate and environmental agenda, and strengthening the social sector.

The parties emphasized the importance of continuing joint work in the areas of digitalization of public services, introduction of modern governance mechanisms, strengthening institutional capacity, and improving the efficiency of administrative procedures. It was also noted that new joint projects in the fields of healthcare, human capital development, and strengthening legal capacity are at a high level of readiness.

Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the healthcare sector, including issues related to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare system, modernization of the sector, procurement of medicines and medical equipment, as well as support for national public health programmes.

Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

On May 28, 2026, a meeting took place in New York between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock.

During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan informed about the implementation of Turkmenistan’s priority areas within the framework of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, covering issues of international politics and security, sustainable development, the climate agenda, and humanitarian cooperation.

The Foreign Minister emphasized Turkmenistan’s commitment to the principles of multilateral diplomacy, strengthening the central coordinating role of the United Nations, and enhancing the effectiveness of the General Assembly as a key international mechanism for ensuring peace, security, and sustainable development.

Special attention was paid to Turkmenistan’s initiatives in the field of preventive diplomacy, the promotion of international law, the development of a culture of dialogue and trust in international relations, as well as the activities of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia in Ashgabat. In this context, particular emphasis was placed on the initiative of the President of Turkmenistan to proclaim 2028 as the International Year of Law, aimed at strengthening the role of legal mechanisms in maintaining peace and stability.

Key aspects of the Turkmen-Chinese strategic partnership were discussed

On May 27, 2026, a meeting was held in New York between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs of the CPC Central Committee, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi.

At the beginning of the meeting, the head of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy agency congratulated his Chinese counterpart on the successful holding of the United Nations Security Council high-level open debate. The Chinese side expressed gratitude to the Turkmen delegation for participating in the event.

The parties reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China. It was noted that under current international conditions, special importance is attached to supporting multilateralism, observing the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and strengthening the central role of the United Nations.

It was emphasized that regular contacts at the highest and high levels are a key factor in the dynamic development of bilateral relations and the strengthening of mutual trust.

In this regard, the parties highlighted the importance of the visit to the People’s Republic of China in March of this year by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, as well as his meeting with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, which gave additional impetus to the development of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation.

Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America

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 successful holding of the C5+1 Summit in Washington, D.C., as well as the bilateral meeting between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the United States of America last November, which gave new impetus to the development of cooperation between the two countries.

Special attention was paid to strengthening economic partnership, including through the expansion of contacts with U.S. business circles. In this context, the sides emphasized the significance of the working visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the United States this year, during which meetings were held with representatives of American business.

The parties also exchanged views on preparations for the upcoming visit of the U.S.–Turkmenistan Business Council delegation to Turkmenistan and the next round of Annual Bilateral Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the U.S. Department of State, planned to be held in Ashgabat.

At the end of the meeting, the sides expressed their readiness to continue regular contacts aimed at further strengthening the traditionally friendly and mutually beneficial partnership between Turkmenistan and the United States of America.

The Heads of the Foreign Policy Agencies of Turkmenistan and Cuba Discussed Issues of Bilateral Cooperation

On May 27, 2026, on the sidelines of the high-level open debates of the United Nations Security Council, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.

During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Turkmen-Cuban cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres. Special attention was paid to cooperation between the two countries within international organizations, primarily the United Nations.

The ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining a regular dialogue between the foreign ministries and noted the considerable potential for expanding cooperation in such areas as healthcare, agriculture, sports, and tourism.

The ministers also stressed the importance of intensifying contacts between the business communities of the two countries and considered possibilities for organizing joint economic events. In this regard, the expediency of expanding the legal and contractual framework of trade and economic cooperation was noted.

Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening the friendly relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Cuba based on the principles of mutual respect and trust.