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Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held a series of phone conversations with his foreign counterparts — Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary; Marek Eštok, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia; Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Djibouti; and Fuad Mohammed Hussein, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq.
The talks reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s active diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral partnerships and promoting regional stability.
During the discussions, the ministers confirmed their mutual readiness to expand cooperation across a broad range of fields, emphasizing:
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political and diplomatic dialogue,
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constructive engagement within the United Nations and other international frameworks,
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enhancement of trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation.
Special attention was given to the upcoming International Forum of Peace and Trust, scheduled for December 12, 2025, in Ashgabat. The event marks the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and coincides with the International Day of Neutrality, serving as a central element of the country’s diplomatic agenda for the International Year of Peace and Trust.
Minister Meredov’s outreach to European, African, and Middle Eastern partners highlights the multi-vector foreign policy of Turkmenistan, focused on advancing principles of neutrality, peace, and sustainable development.
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Modern Maternal and Child Healthcare Center Opens Its Doors in Balkanabat
Today in 08:38In celebration of the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, a state-of-the-art Maternal and Child Healthcare Center was officially inaugurated in the city of Balkanabat. The landmark event gathered regional and municipal officials, members of the Halk Maslahaty and Parliament, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. The opening ceremony featured festive cultural performances, musical numbers, and traditional Kushtdepdi dances.
The newly constructed medical complex consists of four- and five-story buildings designed to accommodate up to 305 patients. The center houses comprehensive maternity and postnatal wards, a gynecology division, pediatric units, and diagnostic consultation departments. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technology, including MRI, CT scanners, digital mammography, and fluorography units.
Notably, the center features the region's first 10-bed neonatal intensive care unit, fully outfitted with "Medicor" incubators from Hungary and high-precision German monitoring systems. These technologies allow medical staff to continuously monitor vital stats, body temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiratory functions of newborns.
During the ceremony, outstanding builders from the "Shadiyan Gurlushyk" enterprise were honored with gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, who also donated a new fleet of vehicles to support the medical center's operations.
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