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Joint press statement on the outcomes of the high-level meeting

President of Azerbaijan · August 22, 2025

AZERBAIJAN, August 22 - On August 22, in Turkmenbashi, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of...

OSCE and the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel (‘CT Travel’) Programme provide expert support to Turkmenistan with establishing an Advance Passenger Information (API) system

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · July 8, 2025

8 July 2025, Ashgabat – Officials from the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan held a two-day online consultation with experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel...

OSCE training on arms control enhances border security in Turkmenistan

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · July 4, 2025

An OSCE-organized training course on Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Conventional Ammunition (CA) and Explosives took place from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in close...

Ilham Aliyev received Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Cabinet of Ministers in Khankendi

President of Azerbaijan · July 3, 2025

AZERBAIJAN, July 3 - 03 July 2025, 13:50 On July 3, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in Khankendi. Rashid...

OSCE workshop in Turkmenistan supports development of national competency framework and training strategy on cybercrime and electronic evidence

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 27, 2025

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, held a workshop in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on 26 and 27 June to support the country’s law enforcement and criminal justice institutions in developing a...

Enhancing Military Transparency: International Seminar on the Vienna Document 2011 was held in Almaty as part of Confidence and Security-Building Measures

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 5, 2025

From 22 to 24 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, in co-operation with the Centre for Arms Control and Inspection Support and the Kazakhstan Peace Operations Centre (KAZCENT) of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan,...

Young people from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia build knowledge on security sector governance and reform, safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 16, 2025

Students and young journalists from Central Asia took a deep dive into youth, security, and the role of media freedom at a summer school course organized by the OSCE in co-operation with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) from...

ARETI International Group Finalizes Exit from Turkmenistan, Refocuses Strategy on Europe, North America, and the Middle East

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 20, 2025

ARETI International Group has finalized its exit from Turkmenistan, ending all business activities and interests in the country. The company is now refocusing its strategy on energy, infrastructure, and innovation investments in Europe, North...

State Secretary Štucin expresses interest in more political dialogue with Turkmenistan

Government of Slovenia · June 17, 2025

SLOVENIA, June 17 - They expressed interest in further strengthening political dialogue and economic cooperation. Opportunities are emerging in the pharmaceutical industry, logistics (especially connections between ports) and sport, with many more...

China’s President Calls for China-Afghanistan Collaboration

MENAFN · June 18, 2025

(MENAFN) China’s President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced cooperation with Afghanistan to accelerate the war-ravaged country’s recovery and growth. Speaking at the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday, Xi emphasized...

Chinese President Holds High-Level Talks with Central Asian Leaders

MENAFN · June 17, 2025

(MENAFN) Media reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of high-level talks with Central Asian leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, where the 2nd Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During the...

OSCE Seminar in Ashgabat Enhances Capacity to Tackle Technology-Facilitated Human Trafficking

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 3, 2025

The rising threat of technology-facilitated trafficking in human beings was the focus of a two-day OSCE seminar in Ashgabat from 29 to 30 May 2025. Jointly organized by the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating...

Promoting women’s leadership in peace and security in focus of OSCE regional workshop in Ashgabat

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 30, 2025

To strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding and security across Central Asia, the OSCE Gender Issues Programme organized a two-day regional workshop on 27 and 28 May in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event focused on advancing the Women, Peace...

OSCE seminar in Turkmenistan addresses effective communication in the digital age

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 28, 2025

The use of new technologies in interaction between state institutions and media was in focus of an OSCE-organized training seminar that took place on 27 and 28 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The training seminar targeted officials of Turkmenistan’s key...

OSCE organizes study visit to Germany on methane emissions monitoring and reporting for Turkmenistan's representatives

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 29, 2025

Methane emissions monitoring and reporting in line with the Global Methane Pledge requirements were discussed during an OSCE-supported study visit to Berlin, Germany, that took place from 27 to 29 May 2025. Representatives from the State Concern...

Mongolia, Turkmenistan Ink Several Deals to Boost Bilateral Ties

MENAFN · June 2, 2025

(MENAFN) According to the Mongolian presidential office website on Monday, Mongolia and Turkmenistan have inked several agreements aimed at strengthening their bilateral relationship. These accords, signed in Ulan Bator—the Mongolian...

First aid and emergency response in focus of OSCE Training of Trainers Course for border guards in Turkmenistan

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 22, 2025

An OSCE-organized Tactical Medical Training of Trainers (ToT) Course, took place from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The course brought together thirty-one participants, including border guards who work in remote areas serving as first responders...

Turkish President Participates in Turkic States Summit in Budapest

MENAFN · May 21, 2025

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Budapest on Wednesday to participate in an informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). He was received by Hungary’s Construction and Transport Minister Janos Lazar,...

OSCE-supported seminar discusses the role of youth and women in responding to climate change risks in Turkmenistan and Central Asia

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 12, 2025

An OSCE-organized seminar on strengthening the role of youth and women in responding to climate change risks in Turkmenistan and Central Asia took place on 12 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat initiated this event within the...

OSCE advances gender-sensitive law enforcement and border management in Central Asia

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 9, 2025

As part of the OSCE’s efforts to empower women in the security sector and strengthen regional security, the OSCE Secretariat, with support from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the five OSCE field operations...