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 Turkmenis...

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...

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, susta...

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 su...

On May 26, 2026, as part of the visit to the United States, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held a meeting with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo. During the conversation, the parties discussed a broad range of issues related to strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations. It was emphasized that Turkmenistan, following its status of permanent neutrality, consistently a...

On May 26, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres. During the conversation, the parties discussed key areas for further strengthening the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations, as well as pressing issues on the international and regional agenda. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the...

Also on May 26, 2026, during the high-level open debate of the UN Security Council entitled «Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system», the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, delivered a statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development. In his statement, it was noted that dialogue, diplomacy, and international cooperation are currently gainin...