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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador met with the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Lithuania to the European Union.]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159675</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Sapar Palvanov met with Mr. Narijus Aleksiejūnas, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Lithuania to the European Union.

The diplomats discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union, and exchanged views on the further development of engagement in priority areas.

The Ambassadors emphasized the importance of bringing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union to a new qualitative level, including through the...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador meets with the Permanent Representative of France to the European Union]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159674</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Sapar Palvanov met with H.E. Philippe Leglise-Costa, Permanent Representative of the French Republic to the European Union.

The diplomats discussed current issues of cooperation within the European Union, as well as prospects for further developing interaction between Turkmenistan and the EU in priority areas.

The Ambassadors emphasized that the strategic interregional cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia should be reflected in bilateral cooperation between Tu...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador meets with Germany’s PSC Ambassador]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159321</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Sapar Palvanov met with the Ambassador of Germany to the Political and Security Committee of the European Union, Mr. Martin Schäfer.

During the discussion, the diplomats positively noted the bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Germany, highlighting their constructive and steadily developing nature. An exchange of views also took place on cooperation within the European Union.

The Ambassadors emphasized the importance of further strengthening and modernizing the legal an...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meetings with Ambassadors of Romania and Cyprus to the EU]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159202</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov held meetings with the Permanent Representative of Romania to the European Union, Ms. Iulia Matei, and with the Ambassador of Cyprus to the Political and Security Committee of the EU, Mr. Petros Mavrikios.

During the discussions, the diplomats exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations, confirming their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation. Particular emphasis was placed on the growing importance o...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador's meeting with the Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the European Parliament]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159095</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov met with Ms. Sylwia Kosinska, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the European Parliament, in Brussels.

During the substantive exchange, they discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union. Particular attention was given to the importance of maintaining high-level contacts, as well as strengthening the bilateral Turkmenistan–EU track alongside the developing EU–Central Asia regional format.

T...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Palvanov's meetings with EU Member States’ Permanent Representatives in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159042</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Sapar Palvanov held a series of meetings with the Permanent Representatives of EU Member States to the European Union, including Malta's Mr. Neil Kerr, Poland's Ms. Agnieszka Bartol, Sweden's Ms. Mikaela Kumlin Granit, and the Netherlands' Mr. Pieter Jan Kleiweg de Zwaan.

The Ambassadors discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, reaffirming their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation and enriching it with practical content.

Particular atten...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with the Head of Cabinet of the EU HRVP]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159007</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[In Brussels, Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov held a meeting with Ms. Vivian Loonela, Head of Cabinet of the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP) Ms. Kaja Kallas.

The discussion focused on practical aspects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union, as well as on shaping a substantive agenda for potential high-level contacts. The parties noted that the elevation of EU–Cen...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan holds meeting with Chair of the European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159006</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov met with Mr. Mounir Satouri, Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI).

The discussion focused primarily on cooperation in the field of human rights and on further developing dialogue between Turkmenistan and the European Union in this area. Both sides highlighted the importance of maintaining an open, constructive, and respectful exchange, taking into account national specificities and development paths....]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Meets with Senior Official of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/159003</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Sapar Palvanov met with Mr. Patrick Child, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV).

During the constructive exchange, the parties discussed prospects for deepening cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in the fields of environmental protection and sustainable management of natural resources. It was noted that elevating EU–Central Asia cooperation to a strategic level creates favorable conditions for intensi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Leadership of VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158873</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Sapar Palvanov met with Vice-Rector for International Policy of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Ms. Karin Vanderkerken, and Director of the Brussels Diplomatic Academy, Mr. Gunter Gaublomme.

The parties discussed prospects for developing academic and practice-oriented cooperation between Turkmenistan and Belgian universities, with a particular focus on capacity building, knowledge exchange, and the implementation of joint educational initiatives. The Ambassador emphasized that st...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[From History to Modernity: Turkmenistan Presented at UC Leuven]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158781</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A lecture titled “Independent neutral Turkmenistan is the homeland of purposeful winged horses”  was held at UC Leuven in Belgium, featuring the Ambassador of Turkmenistan, renowned blogger and polyglot Yuji Beleza, as well as Central Asia researcher Derya Soysal.

In his address, the Ambassador presented to students the path of Turkmenistan’s development as an independent state, noting that after gaining independence in 1991, the country faced a key task: to establish itself as a full-fledged...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan’s experience in migration management presented at an International Seminar in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158690</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A two-day international seminar on labour migration was held in Brussels within the framework of the Prague Process. The event brought together representatives of relevant government institutions, international organizations, and European Union bodies, including the European Commission and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). The gathering focused on discussing current trends and practical instruments for managing labour and legal migration, as well as exchanging ex...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with Charles Michel, Minister of State of Belgium, at the Embassy]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158578</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov welcomed H.E. Charles Michel, Minister of State of Belgium (former President of the European Council and former Prime Minister of Belgium), and his spouse, Mrs. Amélie Derbaudrenghien, at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels.

During the visit, the guests were given a brief introductory tour of the Embassy, where they were presented with elements of Turkmenistan’s rich cultural heritage displayed in the diplomatic mission. Ambassador Palvanov introd...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan and Belgium hold Inter-Parliamentary meeting in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158563</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Within the framework of the visit of the delegation of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to Brussels, an inter-parliamentary meeting was held with Belgian parliamentarians led by Senator of Belgium and Member of the Flemish Parliament Stephanie D’Hose, who previously served as President of the Belgian Senate.

The Turkmen delegation consisted of members of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and was headed by Maksat Kuliyev, Chairman of the Committee of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan on International and Inter-Pa...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The 9th EU–Turkmenistan Inter-Parliamentary meeting held in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158562</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 5 March, the European Parliament in Brussels hosted the 9th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting between the European Union and Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of political and economic cooperation, the regional agenda of Central Asia, the international situation, as well as matters related to the rule of law and social policy.

The Turkmen delegation consisted of members of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and was headed by Mr. Maksat Kulyyev, Chairman of the Commit...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Briefs Members of the European Parliament]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158494</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[In Brussels, Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov delivered a briefing to Members of the European Parliament with the participation of the Delegation for Relations with Central Asia and Mongolia (DCAS). The event was chaired by the Head of the DCAS, Ms. Giuseppina Princi.

During the briefing, the Ambassador focused on the importance of strengthening the legal and contractual framework governing relations between Turkmenistan and the European Union. He underlined that the strategic partne...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador's meeting at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE)]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158309</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The Ambassador of Turkmenistan, Sapar Palvanov met with Ms. Maja Bakran Marcich, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport.

The discussion focused on strengthening transport connectivity, advancing the Trans-Caspian route, and identifying practical outcomes in the context of a possible visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Brussels.

The Ambassador emphasized that transport connectivity and the development of international corrid...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting at the Directorate-General of the European Commission for Climate Action (DG CLIMA)]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/158308</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[A constructive and substantive meeting was held in Brussels between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan, Sapar Palvanov, and Jan Dusik, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action.

The Turkmen diplomat emphasized that the European direction is among the three key priorities of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy roadmap for 2026. Climate and energy issues are viewed as one of the central pillars for giving practical substance to bilateral cooperation with...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Leadership of KU Leuven]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/157993</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov held a meeting with the Head of Academic Diplomacy at KU Leuven, Mr. Bart Hendrickx.

During the meeting, Mr. Hendrickx presented the international and research profile of KU Leuven, highlighting the university’s strong scientific performance and its active participation in major European research programmes, including Horizon Europe. He underlined the growing interest in strengthening cooperation with universities in Central Asia and in gaining a deep...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador's meeting with the Director-General of the DG RTD.]]></title>
                <link>https://belgium.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/157890</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan S. Palvanov met with Mr. Marc Lemaître, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD).

During the substantive exchange, the parties discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in the fields of research, high technologies and innovation-driven development. Particular attention was given to aligning scientific and technological cooperation with the broader strate...]]></description>
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