Latest news in Turkmenistan? September 6th, 2026
06-09-2026
The latest major news and developments concerning Turkmenistan as of September 6, 2026:
- Chairmanship of the UN Group of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC): In a major diplomatic development confirmed on September 5, Turkmenistan was unanimously elected Chair of the UN Group of Landlocked Developing Countries for the 2027–2028 term during a high-level meeting in New York. The position will focus on cross-border transit corridors, energy infrastructure, and regional connectivity. News Central Asia (nCa)+ 1
- Akhal-Teke World Championship in the Netherlands: National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and a Turkmen equestrian delegation traveled to Kronenberg, Netherlands, for the global Akhal-Teke horse exhibition and beauty championship running September 4–6, promoting the national breed on an international stage. Myanmar International TV
- State Security Council Review: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov convened the State Security Council to review defense and law enforcement activities for January–August, issuing directives on national border monitoring and preparations for upcoming Independence Day events. Takyk
- Diplomatic Engagements with Armenia and the Netherlands: Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov held bilateral talks in The Hague with Dutch leadership on economic and defense cooperation. Concurrently, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan regarding regional transport corridors, the upcoming CIS summit in Ashgabat, and attendance at the COP17 climate summit. Newswires by Country+ 1
- Preparations for Major Energy and Investment Forums: Final preparations were initiated for the upcoming Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2026) in Ashgabat, scheduled for early October, alongside the 31st Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan (OGT 2026) international conference. News Central Asia (nCa)