
On March 12, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Australian Ambassador John William Geering. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation and regional security, while the Ambassador thanked Turkmenistan for assisting in the transit of Australian citizens.
On March 12, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan A. Gurbanov met with the Ambassador of Australia to Turkmenistan (with residence in Moscow), John William Geering. This was reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and development prospects of bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Australia. Particular attention was paid to strengthening the political-diplomatic dialogue and expanding cooperation in trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres.
The interlocutors exchanged views on key international and regional issues, including the situation in the Middle East. Ambassador John William Geering took the opportunity to thank the Turkmen side for its support in the transit of Australian citizens traveling from Iran.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties confirmed their readiness to continue a constructive dialogue aimed at further strengthening friendly relations.
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