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Ministerial meeting “Central Asia - European Union” was held in Ashgabat

On March 27, 2025, the 20th Ministerial Meeting “Central Asia - European Union” was held in Ashgabat. This is reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

It was attended by the leadership of Foreign Ministries of the Central Asian countries, as well as the European delegation headed by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas.

The meeting participants discussed a wide range of issues related to multilateral cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

The parties discussed preparations for the first EU-Central Asia Summit scheduled to be held in April this year in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan.

At the same time, the heads of the foreign policy departments exchanged views on key areas of the regional and international agenda and confirmed the importance of combining efforts to resolve pressing issues of present time.

The parties exchanged views on the development of trade, economic and investment cooperation between the countries of this format, and paid special attention to expanding transport and digital connectivity, including within the framework of the European strategy “Global Gateway” to achieve digital, energy and environmental innovations.

The meeting discussed partnerships for the introduction of alternative energy sources and the development of a “green” economy, taking into account Turkmenistan’s initiative to establish a Regional Center for Climate Change Technologies in Central Asia with headquarters in Ashgabat.

In addition, special attention was paid to expanding cultural and humanitarian ties, including the development of cooperation in education and science.

Following the ministerial meeting, a Joint Communiqué of the 20th Ministerial Meeting “Central Asia – European Union” was adopted.

The meeting also included a side event entitled “International Year of Peace and Trust: Deepening Cooperation between Central Asia and the European Union”, in line with the UN General Assembly Resolution declaring 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust.

In addition, bilateral meetings were held between the participants of the ministerial meeting “Central Asia – European Union”.

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Apr 26 2026
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated all his compatriots on the occasion of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has congratulated all his compatriots on the occasion of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse, which is celebrated at the state level with great pomp in honor of the glorious horses created on the basis of folk selection, which have found perfection through the talent of wise fathers and have made a worthy contribution to the development of world culture. This is reported by TDH. In his congratulatory message, the head of state noted the special importance of the role of winged horses in the life of the brave people, and that since ancient times, the heavenly horses, known worldwide as "heavenly horses", "Nisai horses", and "winged horses", are the national pride, pride, and valuable asset of the people. This is clearly reflected in such wise sayings as "A horse has wings", "A horse will be a horse, a horse is a legacy", "A horse is a statehood", and "A horse is a source of livelihood". "Our heavenly horses, considered the indelible heritage of our ancestors and one of the pioneers of world equestrian culture, are known for their uniqueness, beauty, humane character and loyalty to their owners. Accordingly, our state creates all conditions for the international development of horse breeding, Turkmen national horsemanship, equestrian sports in our ancestral homeland, and for the continuous improvement of the living conditions of horse lovers. The fact that the Galkynysh national equestrian troupe has repeatedly won the main and special prizes at international circus festivals further increases our people's pride in our horses. During this year, which has been declared "Independent, Eternal Neutral Turkmenistan - the Homeland of the Horse-Ball Horse-Myrad", it is planned to hold a number of events in the field of equestrian sports in our country and abroad in accordance with the Program of Events to be held in the field of equestrian sports. These events will give a great impetus to further popularize the fame of our Akhal-Teke horses around the world," the Congratulatory Message of the President of Turkmenistan states. At the end of his congratulatory message, the Head of State once again sincerely congratulated the Turkmen Horse National Day, which is widely celebrated in the year of the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's sacred independence, and wished all the Turkmen people good health, long life, family well-being, and great success in their work to further develop and improve the art of Turkmen horse breeding.