Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Brussels Sapar Palvanov held a meeting with Deputy of the House of Representatives of Belgium Tim Vandenput, Chairman of the interparliamentary friendship group "Belgium-Turkmenistan". During the conversation, the Turkmen diplomat stressed the importance of activating the inter-parliamentary dialogue and called the creation of the above-mentioned friendship group in 2020 an impulse in bilateral cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries. I...

On 22nd September, the European External Action Service (EEAS) convened a meeting in Bruges to discuss the potential development of a bespoke executive training program for diplomats and officials from Central Asia. The program aims to deepen their understanding of the EU, its external actions, and key policies pertinent to EU-Central Asia relations. The meeting was graced by the presence of the rector of the College of Europe, Ms. Federica Mogherini, who formerly held the position of High Re...

On 20 September 2023, Sapar Palvanov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Belgium, met with Vladimir Dlouhi, President of Eurochambres, and CEO Ben Butters to discuss prospects for cooperation. Ambassador Palvanov highlighted the numerous business opportunities in Turkmenistan and the potential for cooperation between Eurochambres and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. He stressed that the Chamber is a key facilitator of the interests of the country’s broad busines...

Yesterday, at the European Parliament, an exhibition titled "Bridging Horizons: A Cultural Odyssey from Central Asia and Mongolia to the European Parliament" took place. The event showcased unique exhibits representing the cultural traditions of Central Asia and Mongolia. The opening ceremony was led by MEP Tomáš Zdechovský, chairman of the European Parliament's Group on Central Asia and Mongolia. Ambassadors from the region were also given the opportunity to speak. Today, as we stand bene...

On September 18, 2023, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the President of the European Council Charles Michel in New York. As the head of state noted, Turkmenistan attaches great importance to strengthening friendly ties and constructive dialogue with the EU, which is expanding every year, covering new areas of interaction. In this context, the successful cooperation of Turkmenistan with this international structure, both in a bilateral format and with...

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who arrived in Dushanbe on a working visit at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was awarded the Badge of Honor of the Heads of State of Central Asia. The award ceremony took place at the «Kasri Millat» Palace; the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon presented the award to the Hero-Arkadag to the applause of those ga...

On September 7, 2023, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Belgium presented his credentials to the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg as the head of the mission of Turkmenistan to NATO. During the meeting, the current development of relations between Turkmenistan and the alliance was discussed. In the context of the ongoing joint work, the parties noted the successfully implemented cooperation programs in the educational sector and...