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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports that Turkmenistan received the news of the attempt on the life of the 45th President of the United States Donald Trump with deep concern. The turkmen side strongly condemns this act of violence and wishes Donald Trump a speedy recovery. Turkmenistan is an active participant in international efforts to combat against terrorism in all forms of its manifestation, as well as acts of political violence that generate tension in society....
New Music Video Celebrating the 300th Anniversary of Makhtumkuli: Turkmenistan in the Heart of Europe
In honor of the 300th anniversary of the Turkmen thinker Magtymguly Pyragy, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Kingdom of Belgium hosted a grand presentation of a music video. The video, filmed with the embassy's support in famous locations around Brussels and the embassy itself, features a rap song about Turkmenistan performed by a young Belgian artist named Toni. The event gathered representatives from European media, EU institutions, think tanks, ambassadors from friendly countries, and ot...
Turkmenistan and the EU strengthen transport ties
The Turkmen Ambassador met with Mr. Henrik Hololei, Hors Classe Adviser DG INTPA, Peteris Ustubs Director at DG INTPA and Andrea Rossi, EEAS, to discuss opportunities for further strengthening cooperation between the EU and Turkmenistan in the transport sector. During the meeting, the significant role of Turkmenistan as a reliable transport bridge between Asia and Europe was particularly emphasized. Both parties noted the substantial progress in EU-Central Asia interregional cooperation in th...
Ambassadors of the Central Asian countries to Belgium held a round table in Brussels on energy cooperation
A round table was held in Brussels with the participation of ambassadors of Central Asian countries, Mongolia, heads of European companies and various research institutes on the issues of energy potential and green policy of the Central Asian region. The event, moderated by Marat Terterov, founder of the Brussels Energy Club, was aimed at exploring opportunities and challenges in the energy sector, with a special focus on renewable energy and sustainable development. Ambassador of Turkmeni...
The 16th meeting of the «Turkmenistan – European Union» Human Rights Dialogue took place
On June 25, 2024, the 16th meeting of the «Turkmenistan - European Union» Human Rights Dialogue was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights Olof Skoog opened the meeting. At the meeting, prospects for interaction and expansion of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in the field of humanitarian law and human rights...
Turkmen Foreign Minister met with the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights
On June 24, 2024, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov and the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights Olof Skoog. During the meeting, the parties reviewed cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union and noted their interest in its multifaceted development, including on issues of the rule of law and human rights. The EU representative was informed about Turkmenista...
Turkmenistan Gifts Carpet depicting Magtymguly Fragi to World Customs Organization Museum
On 17 June 2024, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium Sapar Palvanov presented a handmade carpet depicting the great Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi to the World Customs Organization (WCO) Secretary General, Mr. Ian Saunders. The gift coincides with the of Magtymguly Fragi’s 300th anniversary. The building of the World Customs Organization is a unique institution where cultural elements of the member countries are stored. Turkmenistan, being an active member of the organization...