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Turkmenistan's 2026 diplomatic and energy outreach

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In July 2026, Turkmenistan reaffirmed its strategic partnership with the European Union at the 13th EU‑Central Asia High‑Level Dialogue in Brussels. Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Gurbanov pledged deeper cooperation on regional security, sustainable development, and connectivity, outlining joint projects such as the Trans‑Caspian Transport Corridor and renewable‑energy initiatives. Marking the 35th anniversary of its independence, the administration expanded its foreign‑policy agenda through a series of bilateral and multilateral engagements. In July, Turkmenistan signed cooperation documents with Kenya and Algeria, held political talks with Japan’s Central‑Asia envoy, and engaged Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Indonesia on strategic partnerships. Diplomatic efforts intensified in August. Turkmenistan and Bangladesh held political consultations in Ashgabat on August 15 to review bilateral legal frameworks and explore growth in the oil, gas, transport, agriculture, and textile sectors. On August 17, officials agreed to develop a ‘Program of Action: 2027-2029’ to formalize cooperation in trade, economy, and culture. Additionally, Turkmenistan authorized the construction of its national pavilion for EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia. President Serdar Berdimuhamedow met with Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin to discuss strategic cooperation within the UN, CIS, and SCO. Diplomatic engagement with European and regional partners continued as the President received credentials from the new German and Turkish Ambassadors in late August. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, held discussions with Kazakhstan’s President and Germany’s Committee on Eastern Europe. On September 11, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow met with Japan’s Minister of State for Economy, Trade and Industry, Kenji Yamada, to discuss expanding cooperation in trade and the circular economy. ~~Following this,~~ During a state visit to the Republic of Korea on September 15, President Berdimuhamedow ~~conducted a state visit~~ met with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to elevate bilateral cooperation, a move the ~~Republic~~ Prime Minister noted marks ‘a new chapter in the history of ~~Korea.~~ interstate relations.’

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