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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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...