As the existing world order undergoes a period of profound transformation, the Global South is emerging as an increasingly influential actor on the international stage. This is a present-day reality that cannot be denied
In early August 2025, the picturesque Caspian coastline of Turkmenistan’s Avaza will become the epicenter of global attention as it hosts the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC). The event, themed “Progress through Partnership,” is intended to be a key platform for developing strategies to address the challenges facing the 32 landlocked countries
Today, the Termez Dialogue on Central and South Asian Connectivity marked a deep dive into the region’s issues at the expert level
The recent tour of Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to three Central Asian countries should be viewed as a reflection of a new phase of regional diplomacy aimed at deepening integration processes
Afghanistan is often mentioned in the context of conflicts and political instability, but few people think about how ordinary people live in this country, torn apart by external forces and internal contradictions for many years
An open lecture dedicated to the genre features and specifics of journalistic description of major international forums was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
Central Asian countries are facing serious consequences of climate change, which have a negative impact on various aspects of life and the economy of the region. Critical problems include rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, melting glaciers, increasing frequency of extreme weather events, the Aral crisis, shallowing of the Caspian Sea and others
The historic first "Central Asia – European Union" Summit took place in Samarkand on April 4th, bringing together the leaders of all five nations in the region, as well as the leadership of key EU institutions – the European Council and the European Commission
The Center for Strategic Studies of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan took an active part in the Central Asian online meeting dedicated to the comprehensive solution of water policy issues in the region
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela visited Turkmenistan on March 12 as part of his Central Asian tour. In the context of the increasing geopolitical importance of Central Asia, the visit of the European Commissioner underlines the importance of regional partnership for the European Union and the special role of Turkmenistan in this dialogue
TurkmenExpo, a company specializing in exhibitions, conferences, organization of business missions and other business forums, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, presented an ambitious program for 2025, including major international events
On the occasion of the Day of Diplomatic Workers on February 18th, a conference was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The conference, titled "International Year of Peace and Trust: The Role of Diplomacy in Strengthening International Relations". The forum brought together leaders, staff, and veterans of Turkmenistan's diplomatic service, heads and representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, during an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on Friday, replaced two members of the government
The Scientific Center for Strategic Studies at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan has become an important platform for the development, analysis and promotion of foreign policy initiatives of the country in a relatively short period of time
Today, the ORIENT website is visited by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan Vafo Niyatbekzoda
