Embassy of Turkmenistan in France

Delegation of Turkmenistan Participates in the 11th General Assembly of the States Parties to the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

The 11th session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 17–18 June 2026, with the participation of a delegation from Turkmenistan.
The delegation of Turkmenistan included the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the French Republic and Permanent Delegate of Turkmenistan to UNESCO, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, as well as two national experts on intangible cultural heritage.
During the session, the States Parties considered a wide range of issues related to the implementation of the Convention, the enhancement of international cooperation mechanisms, and the strengthening of the global system for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.
The session commenced with the opening of the General Assembly, the election of its Bureau, and the adoption of the agenda. Participants reviewed the report of the Intergovernmental Committee on its activities carried out between January 2024 and December 2025, as well as the report of the Secretariat on the implementation of the Convention. Discussions underscored the importance of further strengthening international cooperation in safeguarding living heritage and enhancing the capacities of States Parties to fulfill their obligations under the Convention.
Delegations exchanged views on improving existing mechanisms for safeguarding, documenting, and promoting elements of intangible cultural heritage, as well as on increasing the effectiveness of international cooperation in this field.

Посол Туркменистана принял участие в торжественных мероприятиях по случаю Дня Португалии, Дня Камоэнса и Дня португальских общин

9–10 июня 2026 года Посол Туркменистана во Французской Республике и Португальской Республике М. Чарыев принял участие в государственных мероприятиях по случаю Дня Португалии, Дня Камоэнса и Дня португальских общин, состоявшихся на острове Терсейра (Азорские острова).

В рамках официальной программы глава туркменской дипломатической миссии принял участие в церемонии приветствия дипломатического корпуса Президентом Португалии, торжественной военной церемонии с участием Вооружённых сил Португалии, а также в других мероприятиях национального праздника.

В ходе церемонии Посол Туркменистана, наряду с другими главами дипломатических миссий, аккредитованных в Португалии, лично приветствовал Президента Португальской Республики Антониу Жозе Сегуру и передал ему поздравления по случаю национального праздника от имени Президента Туркменистана Сердара Бердымухамедова, а также пожелания мира, благополучия и процветания дружественному народу Португалии.

На полях мероприятий Посол Туркменистана провёл ряд встреч с представителями дипломатического корпуса и официальными лицами Португалии, в ходе которых состоялся обмен мнениями по вопросам, представляющим взаимный интерес.

Участие туркменской стороны в данных мероприятиях стало очередным подтверждением дружественного характера туркмено-португальских отношений и стремления к дальнейшему развитию двустороннего сотрудничества.

Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов направил сердечные поздравления и наилучшие пожелания Президенту Португальской Республики Антониу Жозе Сегуру по случаю национального праздника страны – Дня Португалии.
Пользуясь этой возможностью, глава государства выразил Президенту Антониу Жозе Сегуру пожелания крепкого здоровья, счастья и благополучия, а всему народу Португалии – мира, дальнейшего прогресса и процветания.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent warm congratulations and best wishes to the President of the Portuguese Republic, António José Seguro, on the occasion of the country’s national holiday – Portugal Day.
Taking this opportunity, the Head of State wished President António José Seguro good health, happiness and well-being, and the entire people of Portugal peace, continued progress and prosperity.

В Париже стартовал велопробег по случаю
Всемирного дня велосипеда

Посольством Туркменистана во Французской Республике в Париже был организован массовый велопробег, приуроченный ко Всемирному дню велосипеда. Участниками спортивно-экологической акции стали сотрудники Посольства и члены их семей, представители туркменской диаспоры во Франции, а также туркменские и французские студенты высших учебных заведений Парижа.
Старт велопробега был дан на Марсовом поле у подножия Эйфелевой башни и пролегал по живописным улицам французской столицы, охватывая ряд её известных и живописных достопримечательностей. Участники велопробега проехали через мост Бир-Хакейм, Сады Трокадеро, Музей человека, утопающую в зелени авеню Президента Вильсона, мост Альма и территорию Военной школы. По пути открывались великолепные виды на Гран-Пале, Пти-Пале, Дом инвалидов и другие исторические уголки Парижа, что позволило участникам в полной мере ощутить уникальное сочетание богатого культурно-исторического наследия, атмосферы спорта и приверженности экологическим ценностям.
В ходе мероприятия Посол Туркменистана М. Чарыев отметил, что Всемирный день велосипеда был провозглашён Генеральной Ассамблеей ООН в 2018 году по инициативе Туркменистана и направлен на популяризацию велосипеда как доступного, экологически чистого и полезного для здоровья вида транспорта. Было подчеркнуто, что ежегодно 3 июня в Ашхабаде при участии Президента Туркменистана проводится массовый велопробег, а аналогичные мероприятия организуются дипломатическими представительствами Туркменистана во многих странах мира. Посол также отметил, что сегодняшняя акция объединила представителей разных национальностей вокруг ценностей спорта, дружбы, здорового образа жизни и бережного отношения к окружающей среде.

On 1 June 2026, festive events marking International Children’s Day were held across Turkmenistan.

In honour of this holiday, the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulary address to the children and the people of Independent, Neutral Turkmenistan.

A festive event was also held at the Ashgabat Park of Culture and Leisure in the capital.

The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry, and the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan, jointly with United Nations agencies and with the support of the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

The speeches of the Head of Administration of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Executive Director – Vice President of the Charity Fund Rejep Bazarov, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko, and UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan Jalpa Ratna were delivered at the opening ceremony.

The speakers emphasized that comprehensive care for the younger generation, their harmonious development and health, as well as ensuring quality upbringing and education, remains an unwavering priority of Turkmenistan’s state policy.

Particular attention was paid to the successful cooperation between the Charity Fund for Providing Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed at creating favorable conditions for the comprehensive development and well-being of children.

Talks with the Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism

On May 28, 2026, during the visit to the United States, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov met with Acting Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Alexander Zuev.

During the meeting, the sides expressed satisfaction with the high level and strategic nature of the long-standing partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

Special emphasis during the talks was placed on the historic significance of the adoption on May 20, 2026, of the United Nations General Assembly resolution “The role and importance of a policy of neutrality in maintaining and strengthening international peace, security and sustainable development”. It was stressed that this document became another confirmation of the broad international recognition of the country’s peaceful foreign policy course.

Within the framework of implementing the provisions of the resolution, the parties thoroughly reviewed four major international initiatives of Turkmenistan, namely: the establishment of an Academic Center for the Study of Peace, Neutrality and Preventive Diplomacy on the basis of the Department of Peace and Neutrality created at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the creation in Turkmenistan of a Chamber of Mediation for Peace as a concrete mechanism for the peaceful settlement of disputes; the joint development with the United Nations of Guidelines on the Observance and Implementation of the Principles of Neutrality; as well as the promotion of the initiative of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to develop a Global Security Strategy based on the norms of international law.

A separate topic of discussion was the strengthening of regional and global security. In this context, the Turkmen side expressed its commitment to further supporting the activities of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia.

Turkmen Delegation Participated in the Meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance in New York

On May 28, 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs took part in the meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance in New York on the theme “Reforming and Improving Global Governance, Working Together to Address Global Challenges”.

During his speech, the head of Turkmenistan’s foreign ministry expressed gratitude to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, for the invitation to the meeting and noted that Turkmenistan supports the Global Governance Initiative put forward by President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on September 1, 2025, at the SCO Summit. Turkmenistan views its accession to the Group of Friends as an important platform for promoting this initiative within the United Nations.

Within the framework of implementing the Global Governance Initiative, the Turkmen side presented four key practical proposals. The first proposal concerns the transition to preventive governance: Turkmenistan put forward an initiative to establish a Multilateral Platform for Preventive Governance aimed at the early prevention of conflicts and crises.

The second direction focuses on strengthening the international legal framework: in this regard, Turkmenistan is actively promoting at the United Nations the initiative to proclaim 2028 as the International Year of Law, which is intended to become a platform for broad dialogue on the role of law amid global transformations.

The third proposal addresses data reliability and digitalization, emphasizing the importance of using verified data for managerial decision-making. In this connection, Turkmenistan advocates the introduction of universal principles of data reliability and joint mechanisms for their verification.

The fourth aspect highlights practical implementation and inclusiveness, stressing that the effectiveness of global governance is measured by its ability to solve concrete problems on the basis of trust and inclusiveness.

Prospects for Cooperation Between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme Discussed

On 28 May 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Alexander De Croo.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme, including within the framework of the new UNDP Country Programme for Turkmenistan for 2026–2030.

It was noted that the new programme is viewed as an important instrument for supporting the reforms being implemented in Turkmenistan, aimed at developing digital solutions, ensuring sustainable economic growth, advancing the climate and environmental agenda, and strengthening the social sector.

The parties emphasized the importance of continuing joint work in the areas of digitalization of public services, introduction of modern governance mechanisms, strengthening institutional capacity, and improving the efficiency of administrative procedures. It was also noted that new joint projects in the fields of healthcare, human capital development, and strengthening legal capacity are at a high level of readiness.

Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the healthcare sector, including issues related to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare system, modernization of the sector, procurement of medicines and medical equipment, as well as support for national public health programmes.