Latest news in Turkmenistan? September 8th, 2026

Turkmenistan has been elected Chair of the UN Group of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) for the 2027–2028 term following a unanimous vote by permanent representatives in New York. In preparation, the country is coordinating with the UN Office of the High Representative for Least Developed Countries to finalize an action roadmap ahead of the LLDCs ministerial session later this month. Qazinform+ 1Diplomatically, representatives from Turkmenistan’s national parliament (Mejlis) participated in the multilateral “Central Asia – China” partnership dialogue, while bilateral talks were held in Ashgabat focusing on strengthening trade and investment ties with India. This follows an official diplomatic mission to The Hague, where Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Dutch counterparts to expand cooperation in energy, logistics, and port infrastructure. mfa.gov.tmDomestically, state energy authorities reported progress in field recovery operations, including the reactivation of 93 previously idle wells at the Barsagelmez deposit and ongoing infrastructure expansion near the Galkynysh gas field. In Ashgabat, the Ministry of Education and environmental agencies announced regional youth initiatives and ecological forums slated for the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, alongside the opening of the 11th regional training course on Caspian Sea governance and sustainable maritime development. NewsNow+ 1