Turkmenistan.
country in Central Asia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 465
What's happening
Active this week
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High-level talks between Japan and Turkmenistan have begun, laying the groundwork for future bilateral cooperation between the two nations.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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High-level talks between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and transport sectors.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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Turkmenistan discussed expanding trade and economic cooperation within the United Nations framework.Well supported16 reports4 developments inside
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Discussions on infrastructure connecting Central Asia and bilateral trade reaching $2.2 billion in 2025 involving Turkmenistan and Türkiye.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan's Cabinet of Ministers engages with UN bodies via the Children's Fund on state and legislative issues.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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High-level talks between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and transport sectors.Some support3 reports
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Pakistan is seeking to deepen its trade cooperation with Turkmenistan.Some support2 reports
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Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan discussed regional trade goals related to the Middle Corridor.Some support1 report
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An ambassador called for deeper healthcare cooperation between Pakistan and Turkmenistan.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan is leading the large-scale modernization of the Gyyanly Polymer Plant, linking it to the Turkmenbashi international seaport as part of its value-added gas strategy.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Turkmenbashi international seaport expands its cargo transportation capacity.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan adopted a long-term strategy for industrial development on September 24, 2026.Some support3 reports
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President Berdimuhamedov announced the GDP forecast for Turkmenistan.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan adopted concepts on international law and neutrality, outlined human rights cooperation, and approved industrial development guidelines.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Turkmenistan approved its State Youth Policy Program, which will guide policies through the year 2031.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan enacted a law on September 1, 2026, to protect the Akhal-Teke horse breed.Some support1 report
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Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are cooperating on shared environmental challenges.Some support1 report
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A new project focuses on regional cooperation and resilience among Central Asian states.Well supported4 reports11 developments inside
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A strategic partnership based on mutual respect and equality was established regarding Turkmenistan.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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High-level talks regarding the upcoming CIS summit and Central Asia meetings involving Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.Some support2 reports
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Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are strengthening bilateral and scientific ties.Some support4 reports
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Korea and Turkmenistan leaders, including Lee Jae Myung and Serdar Berdimuhamedow, met and signed 13 agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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South Korea plans to expand cooperation with Turkmenistan, seeking investment and expertise in Ashgabat.Some support1 report
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Drilling for natural gas in Turkmenistan caused a ground collapse.Some support1 report
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Electricity is being imported from Turkmenistan and planned to be supplied through Herat to Farah.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan is seeking to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and IP protection through international agreements and cooperation.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan's Head of State is leading industrial modernization programs.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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Turkmenistan mandates production capacity increase for a new urea complex to meet domestic and export demand.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan is expanding civilian infrastructure in the Mary region.Some support1 report
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Proposed Smart Cities Diplomacy initiative in Turkmenistan.Some support2 reports
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Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan are noted for strengthening multilateral and regional cooperation within Central Asia.Some support1 report6 developments inside
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Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan affirmed shared interests regarding strategic corridors in Central Asia.Some support1 report
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The Head of State of Turkmenistan led a business forum in Ashgabat focused on attracting Korean investment projects.Some support1 report
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A state visit involving Cho Jeong-sik strengthened inter-parliamentary ties in Turkmenistan.Some support1 report
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The President of Turkmenistan visited Seoul for a summit with Korean officials to discuss strategic partnership.Some support3 reports
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Religious heads from Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan attended an OTS meeting held in Azerbaijan, where Arpaguş also spoke.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Deepening economic cooperation in energy and industry between Turkmenistan and South Korean companies, including major fertilizer plant projects.Some support1 report
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WWF strengthens transboundary cooperation in Central Asia with Turkmenistan via a signed MoU for environmental cooperation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Fauna is expanding cooperation with Turkmenistan regarding desertification issues.Some support1 report
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Singapore and Turkmenistan celebrated the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on September 12, 2026.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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CIS members were recognized as neutral by the UN, and Turkmenistan was designated as an associate member of the CIS.Some support1 report
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High-level talks are underway in Turkmenistan between Japan and Central Asian partners, exploring the region's role as a trade bridge between Europe and Asia.Some support4 reports
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Turkmenistan's Cabinet of Ministers approved proposals for modernizing the country's oil industry.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Turkmenistan's government ordered efficiency improvements and increased crude oil and natural gas production in its oil fields.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan is exploring prospects for business cooperation and deepening ties related to the circular economy.Some support1 report
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Sumitomo Corporation is deepening economic cooperation and investment ties in Turkmenistan, where it is also partnering with Japan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Japan offers advanced technologies and expertise to Turkmenistan, while seeking stronger business contacts through companies like TOYO/EPC.Some support1 report
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Bilateral cooperation talks involving Turkmenistan are underway, with future committee meetings scheduled to take place in Tokyo.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Turkmenistan is strengthening relations with Osaka, hosting the World Expo 2025 and participating in bilateral economic cooperation talks.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan hosts a regional meeting focused on strengthening multilateral and regional cooperation within Central Asia.Some support1 report
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The State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan is located within Turkmenistan.Some support1 report
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UK Ambassador Stephen Conlon met the Turkmen President during Charles III's visit to Turkmenistan.Some support1 report
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UNDP conducts training in Turkmenistan, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).Some support1 report
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A competition was held in Gyzylarbat velayat of Turkmenistan on September 9th, with a student from Mary velayat winning the award.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the signing of a CIS protocol in Turkmenistan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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High-level talks in Turkmenistan discussed chairmanship priorities involving the CIS Bloc.Some support2 reports
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TotalEnergies and Bouygues are expanding trade and energy cooperation in Turkmenistan through major projects.Some support2 reports
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Diplomatic talks were held in Turkmenistan to discuss cooperation and trade ties with the EU.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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France, a key European partner, is seeking cooperation and strengthening ties with Turkmenistan.Some support3 reports
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Around Turkmenistan this week
News at the entities that move Turkmenistan most-
Cabinet of Ministers StructuralThe National Academy of Sciences supports remote sensing infrastructure as the Cabinet of Ministers manages state interests in Kyrgyzstan.Moves Turkmenistan
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Georgia OperationalAzerbaijan, Türkiye, and Georgia held trilateral cooperation talks on foreign policy and regional issues.Moves Turkmenistan
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United Nations StructuralIndia adopted UN principles of official statistics on September 1, 2026.Moves Turkmenistan
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Commonwealth of Independent States StructuralKazakhstan and Russia are now recognized as principal partners of Uzbekistan.Moves Turkmenistan
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China StructuralThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves Turkmenistan
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Anwar Ibrahim OperationalAnwar Ibrahim ordered a governance review over financial losses incurred by UiTM Holdings.Moves Turkmenistan
Connections
The 40 strongest of 465, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ashgabat Structural
Ashgabat functions as the capital, administrative center, and hub for Turkmenistan's government, judiciary, and international affairs.
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United Nations Structural
Turkmenistan is a formal member state of the United Nations and actively participates in its international cooperation and security initiatives.
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Malaysia Structural
A strategic, long-term partnership centered on securing oil and gas reserves, joint ventures, and energy security.
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Commonwealth of Independent States Structural
Turkmenistan is a formal member or associate member of the Commonwealth of Independent States and actively participates in its regional cooperation.
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Mary Region Structural
Mary Region is a defined administrative and geographic subdivision of Turkmenistan.
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Cabinet of Ministers Structural
The Cabinet of Ministers serves as the formal executive body responsible for implementing state policy and managing the affairs of Turkmenistan.
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China Structural
China serves as Turkmenistan's dominant gas customer, forming a comprehensive strategic partnership.
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Georgia Operational
The two states maintain active, high-level bilateral cooperation focused on expanding trade, transport corridors, and security ties.
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Kazakhstan Operational
The relationship is characterized by deepening bilateral cooperation, strategic partnership, and increasing cross-border trade and security coordination.
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Azerbaijan Operational
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan maintain a strategic partnership characterized by high-level diplomatic talks, economic cooperation in energy, trade, and transport, and cultural exchange.
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Afghanistan Operational
The two countries are engaged in active economic cooperation, primarily focused on the TAPI gas pipeline project which utilizes Afghanistan as a transit corridor.
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Bangladesh Operational
Turkmenistan and Bangladesh maintain an operational relationship characterized by bilateral trade, supply chain collaboration, and economic cooperation.
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Uzbekistan Operational
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan maintain a strategic partnership characterized by formal trade cooperation, energy expansion, and active competition, such as fuel smuggling.
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Anwar Ibrahim Operational
Anwar Ibrahim and Turkmenistan engage in official diplomatic visits and bilateral talks focused on enhancing political and energy cooperation.
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Ilham Aliyev Operational
The relationship is characterized by consistent high-level diplomatic dialogue, mutual support, and expanding economic cooperation.
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Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow Structural
A holds the formal office of National Leader of Turkmenistan, establishing a leadership dependency on the state.
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Türkmennebit Structural
The company operates under the mandates and resource framework of the Turkmenistani state.
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Seoul Operational
Seoul and Turkmenistan engage in active diplomatic and business cooperation, evidenced by recent high-level summits and joint venture planning.
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UNICEF Operational
UNICEF and the government of Turkmenistan maintain an active partnership focused on educational initiatives and children's financial investments.
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Türkiye Operational
Türkiye and Turkmenistan are actively engaged in promoting regional cooperation through shared diplomatic forums and economic initiatives.
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China National Petroleum Corporation Operational
CNPC and Turkmenistan maintain an active partnership focused on gas development within Turkmenistan's territory.
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Caspian Sea Structural
Turkmenistan relies on the Caspian Sea for critical hydrocarbon resources, trade routes, and regional economic cooperation.
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general assembly Structural
Turkmenistan utilizes the General Assembly as a formal platform to present political initiatives and resolutions.
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Kyrgyzstan Structural
Kyrgyzstan relies on Turkmenistan for critical fuel supplies and formal bilateral cooperation to maintain its operational capacity.
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Petronas Carigali Structural
Petronas Carigali operates under long-term, authorized agreements and holds a significant interest in oil and gas blocks within Turkmenistan.
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Lee Jae Myung Operational
Lee Jae Myung and Turkmenistan are engaged in active cooperation regarding energy projects and critical mineral supply chains.
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Toyo Engineering Corporation Operational
Toyo Engineering Corporation is actively seeking industrial cooperation and focusing on gas-chemical and fertilizer projects within Turkmenistan.
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Iraq Transactional
Iraq is currently seeking urgent gas imports from Turkmenistan to meet its energy needs.
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Starlink Structural
Turkmenistan is increasing government pressure on Starlink's alternative internet access operations.
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Li Guoliang Transactional
Li Guoliang announced scholarships specifically for students from Turkmenistan.
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academy of sciences Structural
The Academy of Sciences functions under the mandate of the Turkmenistani leadership to achieve national development goals.
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Herat Transactional
The relationship is based on a current proposal for the construction of a joint gas network between the two entities.
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Erkin Tuniyaz Transactional
A led a Chinese delegation to Turkmenistan.
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ombudsman Structural
The Ombudsman functions as an authorized representative operating within the state of Turkmenistan.
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Netherlands Operational
The relationship is characterized by ongoing bilateral talks, cooperation on methane emissions, and Dutch businesses participating in Turkmen projects.
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Xi Jinping Transactional
High-level diplomatic talks took place between Xi Jinping and Turkmenistani leadership.
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Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction Structural
The state provides the necessary foundation and mandate for the institute's existence and function.
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Nikol Pashinyan Operational
Leaders of Armenia and Turkmenistan are actively discussing the development and expansion of bilateral trade and economic relations.
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Korea Operational
Korea and Turkmenistan are actively deepening bilateral cooperation through economic and educational partnerships.
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Toshimitsu Motegi Operational
Toshimitsu Motegi is actively working to develop and expand bilateral diplomatic cooperation with Turkmenistan.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
43 events- Discussions on infrastructure connecting Central Asia and bilateral trade reaching $2.2 billion in 2025 involving Turkmenistan and Türkiye.
- Pakistan is seeking to deepen its trade cooperation with Turkmenistan.
- Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan discussed regional trade goals related to the Middle Corridor.
- An ambassador called for deeper healthcare cooperation between Pakistan and Turkmenistan.
- Turkmenbashi international seaport expands its cargo transportation capacity.
- Turkmenistan adopted a long-term strategy for industrial development on September 24, 2026.
- President Berdimuhamedov announced the GDP forecast for Turkmenistan.
- Turkmenistan adopted concepts on international law and neutrality, outlined human rights cooperation, and approved industrial development guidelines.
- Turkmenistan approved its State Youth Policy Program, which will guide policies through the year 2031.
- Turkmenistan enacted a law on September 1, 2026, to protect the Akhal-Teke horse breed.
- Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are cooperating on shared environmental challenges.
- High-level talks regarding the upcoming CIS summit and Central Asia meetings involving Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
- Korea and Turkmenistan leaders, including Lee Jae Myung and Serdar Berdimuhamedow, met and signed 13 agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation.
- South Korea plans to expand cooperation with Turkmenistan, seeking investment and expertise in Ashgabat.
- Drilling for natural gas in Turkmenistan caused a ground collapse.
- Electricity is being imported from Turkmenistan and planned to be supplied through Herat to Farah.
- Turkmenistan is seeking to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and IP protection through international agreements and cooperation.
- Turkmenistan mandates production capacity increase for a new urea complex to meet domestic and export demand.
- Turkmenistan is expanding civilian infrastructure in the Mary region.
- Proposed Smart Cities Diplomacy initiative in Turkmenistan.
- Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan affirmed shared interests regarding strategic corridors in Central Asia.
- The Head of State of Turkmenistan led a business forum in Ashgabat focused on attracting Korean investment projects.
- A state visit involving Cho Jeong-sik strengthened inter-parliamentary ties in Turkmenistan.
- The President of Turkmenistan visited Seoul for a summit with Korean officials to discuss strategic partnership.
- Religious heads from Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan attended an OTS meeting held in Azerbaijan, where Arpaguş also spoke.
- Deepening economic cooperation in energy and industry between Turkmenistan and South Korean companies, including major fertilizer plant projects.
- Fauna is expanding cooperation with Turkmenistan regarding desertification issues.
- Singapore and Turkmenistan celebrated the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on September 12, 2026.
- CIS members were recognized as neutral by the UN, and Turkmenistan was designated as an associate member of the CIS.
- Turkmenistan's government ordered efficiency improvements and increased crude oil and natural gas production in its oil fields.
- Turkmenistan is exploring prospects for business cooperation and deepening ties related to the circular economy.
- Japan offers advanced technologies and expertise to Turkmenistan, while seeking stronger business contacts through companies like TOYO/EPC.
- Turkmenistan is strengthening relations with Osaka, hosting the World Expo 2025 and participating in bilateral economic cooperation talks.
- Turkmenistan hosts a regional meeting focused on strengthening multilateral and regional cooperation within Central Asia.
- The State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan is located within Turkmenistan.
- UK Ambassador Stephen Conlon met the Turkmen President during Charles III's visit to Turkmenistan.
- UNDP conducts training in Turkmenistan, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
- A competition was held in Gyzylarbat velayat of Turkmenistan on September 9th, with a student from Mary velayat winning the award.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the signing of a CIS protocol in Turkmenistan.
- High-level talks in Turkmenistan discussed chairmanship priorities involving the CIS Bloc.
- TotalEnergies and Bouygues are expanding trade and energy cooperation in Turkmenistan through major projects.
- Diplomatic talks were held in Turkmenistan to discuss cooperation and trade ties with the EU.
- France, a key European partner, is seeking cooperation and strengthening ties with Turkmenistan.
August 2026
8 events- A new project focuses on regional cooperation and resilience among Central Asian states.
- Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are strengthening bilateral and scientific ties.
- Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan are noted for strengthening multilateral and regional cooperation within Central Asia.
- WWF strengthens transboundary cooperation in Central Asia with Turkmenistan via a signed MoU for environmental cooperation.
- Turkmenistan is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
- High-level talks are underway in Turkmenistan between Japan and Central Asian partners, exploring the region's role as a trade bridge between Europe and Asia.
- Sumitomo Corporation is deepening economic cooperation and investment ties in Turkmenistan, where it is also partnering with Japan.
- Bilateral cooperation talks involving Turkmenistan are underway, with future committee meetings scheduled to take place in Tokyo.
July 2026
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June 2026
7 events- High-level talks between Japan and Turkmenistan have begun, laying the groundwork for future bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
- High-level talks between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and transport sectors.
- Turkmenistan discussed expanding trade and economic cooperation within the United Nations framework.
- Turkmenistan is leading the large-scale modernization of the Gyyanly Polymer Plant, linking it to the Turkmenbashi international seaport as part of its value-added gas strategy.
- A strategic partnership based on mutual respect and equality was established regarding Turkmenistan.
- Turkmenistan's Head of State is leading industrial modernization programs.
- Turkmenistan's Cabinet of Ministers approved proposals for modernizing the country's oil industry.