Turkmenistan provides a 24-hour humanitarian corridor for foreign citizens arriving from Iran. As of today, hundreds of people from India, China, Pakistan and other countries have crossed the border through the checkpoints of Turkmenistan.  The Turkmen authorities are ensuring the transit of these citizens and facilitating their return to their homeland. This work is implemented in cooperation with the diplomatic missions of foreign states in Ashgabat.

In view of the current situation in the Middle East, Turkmenistan is taking immediate measures to provide its territory for the departure of foreign diplomats and their family members, as well as other citizens currently present in Iran. As of today, about 120 people from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Romania and other countries have crossed the state border of Turkmenistan through checkpoints. The people who have arrives were provided with transport, food, accommodation...

On June 14, 2025, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan Ahmed Alhay Hamad Khamis Alhameli sent letters to the President of Turkmenistan, as well as the National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. The deep gratitude on behalf of the Government of the United Arab Emirates was expressed in the letters “for the noble cooperation and humane support provided by the authorities of Turkmenistan in connection...

On June 4, 2025, at the 75th plenary meeting of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Turkmenistan was elected a member of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for 2026-2028. ECOSOC is the principal organ responsible for coordinating the economic and social activities of the United Nations and its member organizations. ECOSOC is at the centre of the UN system's efforts to advance all three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental....

As part of the participation in the forum, a meeting was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov. Having once again warmly welcomed the National Leader of the Turkmen People, the Head of Tatarstan thanked the distinguished guest for accepting the invitation to visit Kazan to participate in the XVI International Economic...

On May 16, 2025, the National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was on a working visit to the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation, where he took part in the XVI International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2025” as an honorary guest. At the Gabdulla Tukai International Airport in Kazan, where the State Flags of Turkmenistan, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Feder...

On May 14, 2025, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates, CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei and Minister of State for the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Al Sayegh. Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to meet in person, the gues...