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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmen Delegation holds meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the King of the Netherlands]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/164292</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[As part of the working visit of a Turkmen delegation headed by Tangryguly Atahallyyev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, meetings were held in The Hague with Joost Flamand, Director-General for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Frans Prinsen, Director of the Office of His Majesty the King of the Netherlands.

During the meetings, the Turkmen side presented detailed information on preparations for the major int...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Did you know that Belgium is also home to Akhal-Teke horses?]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/164172</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Few people know that one of the largest private collections of Akhal-Teke horses in the Benelux countries is located in Lummen, in the Belgian province of Limburg. The renowned breeding stable Stoeterij Ter Bosschen, owned by Belgian horse breeder and equestrian enthusiast Ms. Simone Michels, is home to 17 Akhal-Teke horses.

Ambassador Palvanov recently visited Stoeterij Ter Bosschen, where he met with Ms. Simone Michels and learned more about her long-standing dedication to breeding, preserv...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan and the European Union Discuss Prospects for Cooperation on Migration and Home Affairs]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/163986</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Sapar Palvanov held a meeting with Mr Johannes Luchner, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME).

The officials exchanged views on prospects for developing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in the areas of migration, mobility, visa policy and the protection of citizens’ interests abroad.

The Ambassador noted that relations between Turkmenistan and the European Union are entering a more...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador discusses preparations for major upcoming events with the Dutch Deputy Foreign Minister]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/163947</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Sapar Palvanov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, met in The Hague with Joost Flamand, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands/Director-General for Political Affairs.

The meeting focused on preparations for the World Championship in Equestrian Sport and Beauty for Akhal-Teke Horses, scheduled to take place in September 2026 at the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in the Province of Limburg.

The Ambassador briefed the Dutch side on the ongoing organisat...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmen Delegation Participates in the EU–Central Asia High-Level Political and Security Dialogue]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/163753</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A Turkmen delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov participated in the 13th meeting of the European Union – Central Asia High-Level Political and Security Dialogue, held in Brussels.

Diplomats of the Central Asian countries and the European Union discussed further strengthening cooperation in the areas of regional security and resilience, the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the Central Asia – European Union Summit, and progre...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels Meeting Reviews Progress in Implementing the Outcomes of the EU-Central Asia Summit]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/163577</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A regular joint meeting of the Ambassadors of the Central Asian countries with senior representatives of the European Union institutions was held at the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels.

The European side was represented by Deputy Managing Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the EEAS, Ms. Audrone Perkauskiene, EU Special Representative for Central Asia Mr. Eduards Stiprais, Director for Asia, Central Asia, Middle East/Gulf and Pacific at the European Commission'...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Palvanov Discusses Cooperation and Regional Initiatives with UNICEF Deputy Regional Director]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/163544</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The Embassy of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting between H.E. Mr. Sapar Palvanov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan, and Mr. Octavian Bivol, Deputy Regional Director of the UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia.

The parties reviewed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNICEF, with particular attention given to initiatives aimed at strengthening human capital, protecting children's rights, supporting young people, and advancing social policy.

The...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Meets with the Director-General of the Immigration Office of Belgium]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov met with Mr. Freddy Roosemont, Director-General of the Immigration Office of Belgium.

The parties discussed prospects for establishing practical cooperation between the competent migration authorities of Turkmenistan and Belgium.

Special attention was paid to the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens residing abroad, the exchange of information and experience in the field of migration policy, as well as opportunities to stre...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Sapar Palvanov visits Damen Shipyards headquarters in the Netherlands]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov visited the headquarters of Damen Shipyards, one of the world’s leading companies in the field of shipbuilding.

During the visit, the Ambassador held a meeting with the company’s management and toured the production site, where modern vessels of various types are being built.

The discussions focused on prospects for expanding cooperation between Turkmenistan and Damen Shipyards, including the possibility of joint vessel construction at the shipbuil...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A High-Level Round Table on the Trans-Caspian Transport Route Held at the European Parliament]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/163227</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A high-level round table entitled “The Trans-Caspian Corridor as a factor in strengthening the European Union’s strategic autonomy” was held at the European Parliament in Brussels. The event was organised with the support of Member of the European Parliament Ilhan Kyuchyuk.

The opening session featured remarks by MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan Gayrat Fazilov, and Ambassador of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko. The participation of the Ambass...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Head of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan meets with the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162941</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A meeting was held in Brussels between the Head of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, Mr. Maksat Hudaykulyyev, and Mr. Ian Saunders, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization, on the margins of the 147th/148th Sessions of the WCO Council, to which the delegation of Turkmenistan is participating.

During the meeting, the Head of the State Customs Service briefed the Secretary General on the ongoing efforts in Turkmenistan to modernize customs infrastructure, upgrade customs ch...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Air Belgium prepares to launch cargo air transport operations via Ashgabat]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov visited the headquarters of Air Belgium, where he met with Mr. Georges Chachati, CEO of Air Belgium.

They discussed the outcomes of Mr. Chachati’s recent productive visit to Turkmenistan, during which he held talks with the leadership of the country’s transport sector. As a result of his visit to Turkmenistan, an agreement was signed on the launch of cargo air transport operations through Ashgabat International Airport.

Special attention was paid t...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Sapar Palvanov joined the The Brussels Times discussion on port security and the strategic role of European ports]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162897</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A new session of the “Ambassador Insider Series”, organised by The Brussels Times, was held in Brussels under the theme “Port Security, Geopolitics and the Strategic Role of European Ports.” The event brought together ambassadors and senior diplomatic representatives for a focused exchange on the growing role of ports in Europe’s economic, transport and security landscape.

The discussion was attended by Sapar Palvanov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of the Missi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan takes part in the Launch of the New Connectivity Agenda platform in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162866</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A high-level event dedicated to the launch of the Connectivity Agenda Platform, a new interregional mechanism aimed at strengthening transport, energy, digital and trade links between Europe and Central Asia through the Caspian, South Caucasus and Black Sea regions, was held in the capital of Belgium.

Turkmenistan was represented at the event by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of the Mission of Turkmenistan to the European Union, Sapar Palvanov, who delivered...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Palvanov hosts young robotics talents at the embassy]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162758</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[This past Sunday, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov hosted at the Embassy the students of Specialized secondary school No. 97 of Ashgabat, members of the Oguzrobot team, who successfully represented Turkmenistan at the FIRST Tech Challenge European Premier Event 2026 in Eindhoven, the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

The Oguzrobot team earned the right to participate in the European Premier Event after its successful performance at the FIRST Tech Challenge Central Asia 2026, held in As...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Sapar Palvanov speaks at CAECA Cross-Cultural dialogue in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162757</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Belgium Sapar Palvanov addressed the first cross-cultural dialogue organized by the Central-Asian European Creative Alliance (CAECA), held at Holland House, Brussels.

The event, entitled “When Cultural Diplomacy and International Cultural Relations Collide?!”, was organized at the initiative of CAECA Founder Yelena Kharitonova and brought together a broad and distinguished audience, including ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, represe...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium met with the Ambassadors of Central Asia and Mongolia in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162080</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Yesterday, a working breakfast of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium, Maxime Prévot, with the Ambassadors of the countries of Central Asia and Mongolia took place at the Palais d’Egmont in Brussels.

The meeting was held at the initiative of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium Sapar Palvanov and coordinated by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium. The discussion focused on the prospects...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Palvanov meets with Spain's Permanent Representative to the EU: Charting a Course for Deeper Partnership]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161137</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the European Union Sapar Palvanov held a bilateral meeting with the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Spain to the European Union, H.E. Marcos Alonso Alonso. The talks covered current issues on the bilateral agenda as well as prospects for cooperation within the EU institutional framework.

A central focus of the meeting was the practical implementation of the EU-Central Asia Strategic Partnership Concept adopted last year. Both sides underscored the...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels meeting reviews progress in EU-Central Asia Summit follow-up]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160508</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[In Brussels, the process of implementing the agreements reached following the European Union-Central Asia Summit was reviewed with the participation of Audrone Perkauskiene, Deputy Managing Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the European External Action Service, Eduards Stiprais, EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Charlotte Adriaen, Head of Division at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), as well as the Ambassadors of Cent...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[A Brussels event highlighted Turkmenistan’s transit and logistics potential and its role in strengthening connectivity between Europe and Asia]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159994</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A thematic event entitled “Bridging Continents: Turkmenistan’s Evolving Transit and Logistics Potential” was held in Brussels, focusing on Turkmenistan’s transit and logistics potential, as well as its contribution to building sustainable, predictable, and efficient transport connectivity between Europe and Asia.

The event brought together ambassadors of foreign states accredited in Brussels, representatives of European institutions, analytical and research centers, business circles, speciali...]]></description>
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