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Turkmen Foreign Minister Meets with President and Prime Minister of Georgia
22 Oct. 09:17On October 21, 2025, during an official visit to Georgia, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held talks with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili.
The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, deepening political dialogue, and fostering economic and cultural ties. Both sides emphasized the importance of high-level contacts in strengthening the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and Georgia.
President Kavelashvili received warm greetings and best wishes from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
The parties highlighted their mutual support for international initiatives within the UN framework. The Georgian President praised Turkmenistan’s policy of neutrality as a vital contribution to global peace, which enjoys broad international support.
Later the same day, Minister Meredov met with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The discussions covered a wide range of topics in political, economic, and cultural cooperation, as well as successful collaboration in multilateral formats, particularly within the United Nations.
Prime Minister Kobakhidze noted the effectiveness of his visits to Turkmenistan this year and stressed their role in advancing bilateral relations.
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Under the updated policy, every Singaporean child up to the age of 17 will be eligible to receive up to 70,000 Singapore dollars (approximately $55,000 USD) in total support, which includes cash payouts, educational grants, and related benefits. The government is also expanding paid parental leave and capping monthly out-of-pocket costs for government-subsidized childcare at 150 Singapore dollars.
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