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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Head of the Central Asia and Afghanistan Unit of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships of the European Commission]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 25 March 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova held a meeting with Charlotte Adrian, Head of the Central Asia and Afghanistan Unit of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of the European Commission.

During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of issues related to the further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues relate...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Practical steps to implement CEDAW recommendations in the field of gender equality discussed at the MFA of Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 25 March 2026, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan dedicated to the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the Universal Periodic Review in the area of ensuring gender equality.

The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova, Vice-Chairperson of the UN CEDAW Committee Marianne Mikko, representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, the Office of the Ombudsp...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting held at the MFA of Turkmenistan with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 24 March 2026, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda Henry Oryem Okello.

During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Turkmen-Ugandan cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural-humanitarian spheres.

The interlocutors noted with satisfaction the steady development of bilatera...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 23 March 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan Ji Shumin.

During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of matters related to further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China.

Particular attention was paid to the recently held friendly visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen peopl...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Telephone conversation between the President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 21, 2026, a telephone conversation took place between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

After exchanging greetings, the interlocutors extended their sincere congratulations to each other and the friendly peoples of both nations on the occasion of the sacred holiday of Oraza and the International Day of Nowruz, which are integral parts of the rich cultural heritage shared by both peoples.

Prime Minis...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Telephone conversation between the National Leader of the Turkmen people and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 20, 2026, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

After exchanging greetings, the interlocutors sincerely congratulated each other and the peoples of the two countries on Eid al-Fitr.

Since time immemorial, our peoples have celebrated this bright holiday, uniting us and symbolizing shared histori...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Interview of the television channel “CGTN” of China with the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[During his friendly visit to the People’s Republic of China, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave an interview to the television channel “CGTN” of China. Prior to the interview, he had a conversation with the anchor He Yankai, during which they exchanged views on the current state and future vectors of cooperation between the two countries.

It was noted that cultural and humanitarian ties between Turkmenistan...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Friendly visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag to the People’s Republic of China concluded]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 19, 2026, during his visit to the People’s Republic of China, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag visited the International Equestrian Complex “Equuleus.”

At the main entrance of the complex, Hero-Arkadag was warmly welcomed by leaders of the China Horse Industry Association, representatives of academic circles, and officials of the “Equuleus” international equestrian complex.

Representatives of the Chinese side th...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Negotiations between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the Chairman of the People's Republic of China]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 18, 2026, during the friendly visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to China, an official meeting was held between Hero Arkadag and the Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.

Following the official photo ceremony in front of the national flags of the two countries, negotiations were held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedo...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan met with the head of the CNPC corporation]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 18, 2026, during a friendly visit to the People's Republic of China, National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Dai Houliang, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).

After warmly welcoming the Turkmen guest once again, the businessman took the opportunity to convey warm greetings and best wishes to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, noting that it was a great honor f...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Negotiations between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China held in Beijing]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 18, 2026, in Beijing, as part of the visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, to the People's Republic of China, a meeting took place between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC Wang Yi.

During the constructive conversation, the diplomats noted with satisfaction that, thanks to the wise pol...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting held with the Regional Representative of UNHCR in Central Asia]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 18 March 2026, a meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Regional Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Central Asia Mahir Safarli.

At the beginning of the meeting, M.Safarli presented the Turkmen side with a letter on his appointment as UNHCR Regional Representative for Central Asia. In turn, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs M.Byashimova congratulated him on his appointment a...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan with Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 18, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Turkmenistan (with residence in Astana) Nicolaas Schermers.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Netherlands.

The interlocutors not...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Friendly visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to the People’s Republic of China]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 17, 2026, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, departed for a friendly visit to the People’s Republic of China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.

At the Ashgabat International Airport, the National Leader spoke with the heads of political parties and public organizations of Turkmenistan.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty noted that cooperation between Turkmenistan and China has reached a qual...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Talks held at the MFA of Turkmenistan with the Secretary General of CICA]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 17 March 2026, a meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Ambassador Kairat Sarybay.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Turkmen side warmly welcomed the guest and expressed gratitude for his participation in the International Forum held on 12 December 2025 in Ashgabat, dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, the...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Galkynysh National Equestrian Games Group presents a spectacular performance at Circus Sea Breeze in Baku]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A spectacular performance by members of the legendary Galkynysh national equestrian games group from Turkmenistan together with artists of the State Circus of Turkmenistan and the State Equestrian Circus named after Gyorogly of Arkadag city took place at the modern circus complex Circus Sea Breeze in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

During the performance, Turkmen artists demonstrated spectacular elements of traditional equestrian games as well as complex acrobatic tricks performed on the fam...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to the children of the Islamic Republic of Iran]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[During the holy month of Oraza, humanitarian aid was dispatched to the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly children, on behalf of the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

In accordance with the Decree of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, medicines, medical supplies, and other products were sent as humanitarian aid to the friendly Iranian people, primarily to children. This decision is a clear demonstra...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Humanitarian сooperation agenda with the International Committee of the Red Cross discussed at the MFA of Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 13 March 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Head of the Regional Representation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Central Asia Ms. Biljana Milosevic.

During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues of humanitarian cooperation as well as prospects for further development of interaction between Turkmenistan and the International Committee of the Red Cros...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[An interdepartmental round table with the participation of ILO representatives held at the MFA of Turkmenistan]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 12 March 2026, an interdepartmental round table with the participation of representatives of the International Labour Organization (ILO) was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was dedicated to the development of cooperation in the fields of labour, social protection and sustainable development.

The meeting was attended by representatives of relevant ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, international organizations, as well as social partners.

During...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and the International Labour Organization discussed]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 12 March 2026, a meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and the Regional Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) for Europe and Central Asia Peter Van Rooij.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Turkmen side congratulated Peter Van Rooij on his appointment and expressed confidence that his professional experience would contribute to further strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and the International Labour Orga...]]></description>
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