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Caspian Littoral States Meet in Ashgabat to Discuss Anti-Poaching Measures and Marine Cooperation
Ashgabat hosted a series of expert-level meetings bringing together delegations from the five Caspian littoral states — Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia — to advance regional cooperation on marine protection and research.
The discussions focused on two draft agreements:
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a multilateral treaty on joint marine scientific research in the Caspian Sea,
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a protocol to strengthen cooperation against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, to be annexed to the 2010 Caspian Sea Security Agreement.
Turkmenistan was represented by officials from the Academy of Sciences, the Caspian Sea Institute, and the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Finance & Economy.
Participants acknowledged progress in finalizing the documents and agreed to continue collaborative work. Particular emphasis was placed on conserving marine biodiversity and ensuring sustainable management of fish stocks.
Turkmenistan, which holds the rotating chairmanship of the Caspian Commission on Aquatic Resources for 2025–2026, reaffirmed its commitment to ecological protection and regional collaboration. These goals are part of Turkmenistan’s agenda for the 80th UN General Assembly, including its support for the Caspian Environmental Initiative.
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National Leader of the Turkmen people pays working visit to Balkan region of Turkmenistan
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, paid a working visit to the Balkan region of Turkmenistan today. During the trip, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan reviewed issues related to the high-level organization of major international events scheduled to be held in Turkmenistan in 2026, in line with the country’s foreign policy strategy.
As part of the visit, the National Leader of Turkmenistan examined project proposals concerning the readiness of facilities planned for international events along the Caspian Sea coast. Attention was given to the landscaping of surrounding areas, the modern design of entrance zones, the level of interior equipment, the layout of venues for various stages of international forums, and the progress of interior finishing works in buildings intended for large-scale conferences.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized that all necessary conditions must be created for international guests attending events in Turkmenistan. He also highlighted the importance of fully integrating digital technologies into these facilities and provided guidance to relevant officials.
During the working trip, the National Leader conducted an aerial inspection by helicopter over the Avaza National Tourist Zone, where he reviewed ongoing construction projects. Upon completion of the visit to the Balkan region of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov returned to Ashgabat.
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