Neighbouring countries

Politics · ноябрь 13, 2026

Erdoğan meets Berdimuhamedov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Turkmenistan’s National Leader and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The two met for dinner in Antalya on the sidelines of COP31.

Economy · ноябрь 12, 2026

Construction ministers meet in Bishkek

Bishkek is hosting a meeting of construction ministers in the Central Asia–China format. Participants are discussing cooperation in construction, architecture, urban planning and infrastructure modernisation.

Incidents · ноябрь 12, 2026

Drug trafficking suspect extradited to Kyrgyzstan

A citizen identified as I.Sh., accused of illegally trafficking narcotic and psychotropic substances, was extradited from Armenia to Kyrgyzstan. He had been on an international wanted list.

Culture · ноябрь 12, 2026

Turkmen heritage enters UNESCO register

Documentary heritage nominated by Turkmenistan has been added to UNESCO’s Asia-Pacific regional Memory of the World register. It is the country’s first entry in the register.

Culture · ноябрь 12, 2026

Akhal-Teke horses gifted to Turkmen president

Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received eight Akhal-Teke horses during celebrations for National Turkmen Horse Day in Arkadag. The gifts came from regions, Ashgabat, the city’s horse breeders and security agencies.

Society · ноябрь 12, 2026

Kazakh water specialists train in China

Training for Kazakh water-sector specialists has begun in China under two programmes. Participants are studying water infrastructure management, digital water technologies and modern water-treatment methods.

Politics · ноябрь 12, 2026

Tajikistan delegation attends CSTO meeting

On November 10, a Tajikistan delegation attended a joint meeting of CSTO bodies in Moscow. It was led by Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin.

Politics · ноябрь 12, 2026

Kyrgyzstan and China discuss military ties

Kyrgyzstan’s military prosecutor K. Baydyldaev met Chinese Embassy military attaché Gao Zhiyu. They discussed military cooperation and regional security.

Economy · ноябрь 12, 2026

Turkmenistan president meets Daewoo chief

Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Jong Won-jun, chairman of the board of South Korean company Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. They discussed the company’s work in Turkmenistan and bilateral economic cooperation.

Politics · ноябрь 12, 2026

Turkmenistan and UK hold online talks

Representatives of Turkmenistan and the United Kingdom discussed current bilateral issues. The next meeting of the Turkmen-British Trade and Industry Council is scheduled for late November in Ashgabat.

Politics · ноябрь 12, 2026

Rahmon’s visit to Kazakhstan concludes

Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon’s official visit to Kazakhstan ran from November 5 to 7. Talks and a business forum resulted in the signing of 45 documents.

Politics · ноябрь 12, 2026

Mongolia and Türkiye discuss cooperation

Mongolia’s Deputy Prime Minister N. Nomtoibayar met Türkiye’s ambassador and trade representatives. They discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, transport and logistics.

Economy · ноябрь 12, 2026

Uzbekistan and EBRD discuss cooperation

Shavkat Mirziyoyev met EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso on the sidelines of the COP31 summit in Antalya. Priorities for next year include upgrading power grids, developing the agrifood sector and launching the Tashkent International Financial Centre.

Politics · ноябрь 12, 2026

Tajikistan opens embassy in Astana

On November 7, Emomali Rahmon and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened Tajikistan’s new embassy building in Astana. The complex includes the embassy, staff accommodation, a consular department and the ambassador’s residence.

Politics · ноябрь 12, 2026

Mirziyoyev wraps up Türkiye visit

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded a working visit to Türkiye. In Antalya, he presented initiatives on climate action and regional cooperation.

Incidents · ноябрь 11, 2026

605,000 eggs turned back to Russia

Two trucks carrying 605,000 chicken eggs from Russia to Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Region were turned back at the Syrym veterinary checkpoint. The drivers were fined over labelling violations.

Defense · ноябрь 11, 2026

Russian weapons showcased at CSTO forum

Rosoboronexport is showcasing Russian defence products at the International Forum on Collective Security in Moscow. The company is also holding meetings with delegations from CSTO member states.

Politics · ноябрь 11, 2026

Afghanistan and Russia discuss economic ties

Officials in Kabul discussed economic cooperation between Afghanistan and Russia and identified investment priorities across several sectors. A bilateral cooperation document has been finalized and is expected to be signed soon.

Society · ноябрь 11, 2026

German team begins medical mission in Bamiyan

Nine medical professionals from Germany have arrived in Kabul for a two-week mission at Bamiyan Provincial Hospital. They expect to assess around 200 patients and select 100 to 150 for surgery.