On August 30, China Daily published an article by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, titled “Strong Kazakh-Sino ties key to successful cooperation.” This came just before his state visit to Beijing and participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit.
Russia challenges Zelensky’s legitimacy, claiming Ukraine’s presidential mandate expired in 2024, while Kyiv and Western allies reaffirm his authority amid ongoing war and diplomatic tensions.
According to the Turkmenistan’s MFA, on August 20, 2025, the eleventh round of annual bilateral political consultations between Turkmenistan and the United States of America was held in Washington.
Belgium, amid internal debate, is set to clarify its position on Palestine ahead of the UN General Assembly, with Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot leading discussions.
During a session chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Council of Ministers urged the UN Security Council to take swift action to stop Israeli violations against Palestinians. The Cabinet condemned Israel’s “Greater Israel Vision,” rejected settlement expansion, and reaffirmed support for an independent Palestinian state under international law.
Donald Trump’s Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin yielded no ceasefire or concrete agreements on Ukraine, leaving Trump with a symbolic photo-op while Putin emerged as the clear winner in the optics and information battle.
The Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2025 (TIF 2025) in Ashgabat will unite global investors, government officials, and industry leaders to strengthen economic partnerships and showcase Turkmenistan’s investment potential. Supported by the government, the forum highlights reforms, key projects, and opportunities for sustainable international cooperation.
Uzbekistan is steadily diversifying its partnerships, with Europe emerging as a key strategic partner. This rapprochement has accelerated since Shavkat Mirziyoyev assumed the presidency in 2016, ushering in what is widely referred to as “Yangi Oʻzbekiston”—the New Uzbekistan.
Significant agreements have been signed between Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Türkiye in recent years, reflecting Turkmenistan’s active participation in the Middle Corridor.
As part of the high-level events surrounding the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), Turkmenistan continues to host influential regional leaders and representatives in the Avaza national tourism zone, Turkmenbashi. Azerbaijan participates in LLDC3 in Awaza in Turkmenistan.
This summit is seen as a key diplomatic step toward unlocking new opportunities for stability and development across Central Asia and the South Caucasus.
In Islamabad, Indonesia’s new Ambassador Chandra Warsenanto Sukojo paid a courtesy visit to Turkmenistan’s Embassy, where he met Ambassador Atajan Movlamov to discuss strengthening Turkmen–Indonesian cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and investment.
During his official talks with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Secretary-General Guterres praised Kazakhstan’s longstanding contributions to peace, dialogue, and sustainable development. President Tokayev, in turn, reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering commitment to the principles of multilateralism and the UN Charter.
The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Awaza, Turkmenistan, highlights global efforts to overcome geographic barriers, enhance trade, and promote sustainable development for LLDCs.