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        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Peacekeeping – a key principle of neutral Turkmenistan's foreign policy strategy]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/160828</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 12, 2026, the III International Competition "International Relations: Culture of Peaceful Dialogue" started at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country.

An exhibition was organized in the foyer of the institute's main building, showcasing unique examples of decorative and applied arts, as well as materials revealing the priority directions of the country's foreign policy. The participants of the competition toured the exposition before...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan attended the official commissioning ceremony of a new dry cargo ship]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/160816</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 8 May 2026, during a working visit to the Balkan region, esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the ceremony to mark the commissioning of a new dry cargo ship “Gadamly”.

Speaking at the ceremony, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov warmly congratulated all participants upon the launch of the new dry cargo ship “Gadamly” at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport in the Balkan region.

The head of state emphasized that effective work continues aimed at further ex...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Statement for Mass Media]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/160667</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 4 May 2026, Minister of Foreign Affair of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, during which the sides discussed bilateral relations, as well as international issues of mutual interest.

In particular, the parties exchanged views on regional security matters. In this regard, special emphasis was placed on the importance of applying political-diplomatic means and methods that form t...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt presented copies of his credentials]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/160439</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan S. Muhammetdurdyev met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Turkmenistan Hamdy Shaaban Abdelhalim Mohamed (with residence in Moscow), during which the Ambassador presented copies of his credentials.

Congratulating the diplomat on his appointment to this important position, the Turkmen side expressed its readiness to provide the necessary assistance in the implementation of his diplomatic miss...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations presented credentials to the UN Secretary-General]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/160402</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 20, 2026, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Vepa Hajiyev presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres.

During the credential presentation ceremony, a brief meeting took place, during which warm greetings of the esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag were conveyed to the UN Secretary-G...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag took part in the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/159661</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[During his visit to the Republic of Austria, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag, took part in the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum.

The Forum was held at the Hofburg Palace. There, the National Leader of the Turkmen people was warmly welcomed by Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Gerd Müller and Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Hero-Arkadag held negotiations with the Federal President of the Republic of Austria]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/159660</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[During his visit to the Republic of Austria, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag held negotiations with the Federal President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen.

Before the meeting, an official photograph was taken of Hero-Arkadag and the Federal President of the Republic of Austria against the backdrop of the State Flags of the two countries.

The Federal President of the friendly state once again warmly welcomed the disti...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Arkadag had a meeting with the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/159659</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[As part of his visit to the Republic of Austria, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Hero-Arkadag had a meeting with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Rabab Fatima.

Expressing gratitude for the time devoted to the meeting and taking the opportunity to convey to Hero-Arkadag warm greetings from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Rabab Fatima emphasized the role of Turkmenistan’s policy of positive neutrality in ensuring peace and sustainable deve...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting between Hero-Arkadag and the Director General of UNIDO]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/159658</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[As part of his visit to the Republic of Austria, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Hero-Arkadag met with Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Gerd Müller.

Warmly welcoming the distinguished Turkmen guest, Gerd Müller emphasized that it was a great honor for him to meet with Hero-Arkadag within the framework of the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum.

Expressing gratitude for the warm hospitality...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Hero-Arkadag had a meeting in Vienna with the Director General of the IAEA]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/159657</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[As part of his visit to the Republic of Austria, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.

Warmly greeting each other, the interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.

Hero-Arkadag noted that, based on its internationally recognized status of permanent neutrality, Turkmenistan cons...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[On the meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Turkmenistan]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/159442</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On April 6, 2026, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Turkmenistan Jassim Mohammed Al-Attar.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural and humanitarian spheres.

It was noted that the opening of the Embassy o...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A celebratory event was held in the city of Arkadag to mark the 5th anniversary of the establishment of the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/159216</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 29, 2026, a celebration was held to mark the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

As is known, in accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan dated March 29, 2021, a Charity Fund was established to provide assistance to children in need of care.

At the beginning of the ceremony, a congratulatory address from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to th...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Key aspects of promoting gender equality]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/159058</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 26, 2026, a conference dedicated to interparliamentary dialogue on promoting gender equality and strengthening its legislative foundations was held in Ashgabat. The forum was attended by leaders of the Mejlis, representatives of relevant ministries and sectoral agencies, as well as reputable international organizations, representatives of several countries, and the media.

During the conference, participants discussed priority areas of international efforts aimed at ensuring gender eq...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Интервью Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана китайскому телеканалу «CGTN»]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/158867</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов в ходе своего дружественного визита в Китайскую Народную Республику, в беседе перед интервью с ведущим китайского телеканала «CGTN» Хэ Яньке, обменялись мнениями о нынешнем состоянии и перспективных направлениях сотрудничества между двумя странами.

Как отмечалось, культурно-гуманитарные связи между Туркменистаном и КНР составляют основу международного сотрудничества двух стран. В этой с...]]></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>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/158866</link>
								<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[Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to the children of the Islamic Republic of Iran]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/158738</link>
								<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[An interactive dialogue titled “The Role of Women Diplomats in Society and Their Achievements”]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/158636</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 10 March 2026, an interactive dialogue titled “The Role of Women Diplomats in Society and Their Achievements” was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan as part of the second regional training for young diplomats and civil servants from Central Asian countries.

The event was organized jointly with the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Turkmenistan. It brought together women working in diplomatic missions of foreign...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Opening Ceremony of the Second Regional Training for Young Diplomats and Civil Servants of Central Asian Countries]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/158635</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 9, 2026, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted the opening ceremony of the Second Regional Training for Young Diplomats and Civil Servants of Central Asian Countries. The event was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan with the support of the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator, as well as the Embassies of Italy and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

​The ceremony was attended by the leadershi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq has started functioning Ashgabat]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/158634</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On March 9, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan S. Muhammetdurdyyev and Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Turkmenistan Jassim Mohammed Al-Attar.

At the beginning of the meeting, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan warmly welcomed the Iraqi diplomat and expressed gratitude to the Iraqi side for the decision to open the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq i...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[STATEMENT FOR THE MEDIA]]></title>
                <link>https://dubai.tmconsulate.gov.tm/en/news/158488</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expresses its concern due to the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East and stresses that the fact that this escalation occurred amid diplomatic efforts on the settlement of the situation in the region is regrettable.

Turkmenistan that has the status of permanent neutrality recognized by the United Nations, once again declares that all the complicated international issues must be resolved on the basis of the UN Charter and international...]]></description>
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