
Turkmenistan-EU Cooperation: 2024 Results and 2025 Prospects

A press conference was held on January 24, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to discuss the results of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in 2024 and the prospects for joint activities in 2025.
Representatives from various ministries and sectoral agencies of Turkmenistan, as well as the EU Delegation in Turkmenistan and EU projects, attended the meeting along with foreign and domestic media.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, M. Byashimova, highlighted the significant importance that Turkmenistan places on its political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation with the EU. She emphasized that the regular meetings and negotiations held at the highest level have contributed to the expansion and strengthening of the comprehensive cooperation between the two parties in various areas.
The conference also acknowledged the positive development of the multifaceted cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EU, which has progressed significantly over the last three decades. The ongoing special projects and programs, such as the Joint Committee “European Union – Turkmenistan,” the inter-parliamentary dialogue, the Human Rights Dialogue, and consultative meetings between foreign ministries, were highlighted as key elements in deepening the interaction between the two parties.
The participants discussed the successful implementation of programs and projects within the “Central Asia – European Union” cooperation format, focusing on areas such as trade and economic ties, transport, digitalization, ecology, energy, culture, and humanitarian spheres. They also emphasized the significance of the Joint Roadmap for Deepening Ties between Central Asia and the EU, which covers various key areas like inter-regional political dialogue, expanding trade and economic ties, climate neutrality, and addressing security challenges.
Overall, the press conference provided a platform for exchanging views on the achievements and future prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union, showcasing the commitment of both parties to further strengthening their partnership in various fields.