Ashgabat, June 25, 2025 – The Europe Today: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Ashgabat on Monday for an official visit to Turkmenistan, as confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
During his visit, Minister Lavrov is scheduled to hold meetings with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov. The discussions are expected to encompass a wide range of topics, including the current state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation, key regional developments, and pressing international issues.
As part of the visit’s agenda, the foreign ministers of Russia and Turkmenistan are set to sign a cooperation program for the years 2025–2026, further solidifying the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The visit also takes place in the context of the joint chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) by Russia and Turkmenistan in 2024, with Ashgabat preparing to assume the chairmanship in 2026. The shared leadership role within the CIS reflects the growing coordination between the two nations on regional and multilateral platforms.
Minister Lavrov’s visit underlines the importance both Moscow and Ashgabat place on enhancing diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation amid an evolving geopolitical landscape.
