Berdimuhamedow announces date and venue for 2026 CIS Summit
Turkmenistan has designated the venue for the 2026 Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS. The meeting will be held in the fall in the city of Turkmenbashi.
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Geneva hosts second meeting of Caspian Sea special group
This week, Geneva hosted the second meeting of the special group established by the decision of the environment ministers of the Caspian littoral states to prepare draft documents on the organization of the Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea.
Baku, Tbilisi, Ashgabat and Bucharest plan new transport route
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan and Romania have agreed to create a new international transport corridor, to be named the "Black Sea-Caspian Sea" route, the Georgian media reported citing a government decree from December 8, 2025.
Russia expects Iran to ratify convention of Caspian Sea status - Lavrov
Russia hopes that Iran will ratify the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea before the summit of the Caspian littoral states due to take place in Tehran in August 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Iran’s State Television and Radio corporation.
Putin and Erdogan discuss highly sensitive issues - Peskov
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed highly sensitive issues during talks in Ashgabat, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, explaining why the talks went on for so long.
Putin: Russia intends to develop relations with Iraq
Russia and Iraq have long-standing relations, in the history of which there has not been a single dark spot, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Abdul Latif Rashid.
Russian and Iranian Presidents hold talks in Ashgabat
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Ashgabat, the Kremlin press service reported.
Khachaturyan: Armenian authorities committed to peace in South Caucasus
The Armenian government is dedicated to establishing peace in the South Caucasus, a priority affirmed by President Vahagn Khachaturyan during an international forum in Ashgabat.
Putin calls UN a unique mechanism
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the UТ as a unique mechanism that continues to fulfill its mission of balancing global interests.
Putin: Russia-Turkmenistan trade grows by a third
Trade between Russia and Turkmenistan grew by 35% from January to October 2025, a figure already surpassing the total volume for the entire previous year, President Vladimir Putin announced.
Putin to meet leaders of Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan in Ashgabat
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a series of bilateral meetings with the leaders of Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan during a visit to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the Kremlin has announced.
Ali Asadov meets with Irakli Kobakhidze
The Prime Ministers of Azerbaijan and Georgia have held talks on the sidelines of an international forum in Turkmenistan, discussing key areas for expanding bilateral cooperation.
Putin and Erdogan to meet in Turkmenistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on December 12 on the sidelines of his visit to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, tomorrow, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Developing ties with Caspian states remains Russia’s foreign policy priority - Russian FM
Developing strong partnerships with nations bordering the Caspian Sea remains a central focus for Russia and a vital component of regional security in Eurasia, according to a news release on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s website.
Baku, Tbilisi, Ashgabat and Bucharest to establish Caspian-Black transit pipeline
The signing of an agreement between Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Romania to establish the Caspian Sea - Black Sea international transport route is planned for December 2025.
President of Turkmenistan to pay state visit to Kazakhstan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a state visit to Astana on November 24 at the invitation of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the press service of the Kazakh president reported.
Iran's Rasht hosts Caspian littoral states forum
A two-day international forum of Caspian littoral states has opend today in Iran's Rasht, Gilan Province.
Azerbaijan joins Central Asian Consultative Meetings as full member
Azerbaijan has received full membership status in the Central Asian Consultative Meetings.
Rubio plans to visit Central Asian states
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he planned to visit the five Central Asian countries in the coming year, as he met their foreign ministers.
Russia and Turkmenistan to continue developing INSTC
The development of the North-South International Transport Corridor was a key topic at the 13th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Russia and Turkmenistan, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin said.
