Preparations for Historical Summit in Seoul: Central Asian Ambassadors Meet with Korean Foreign Minister
On May 11, 2026, at the residence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Minister Cho Tae-yul hosted an official dinner for the Ambassadors of Central Asian states. The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Korea, B. Durdyyev, attended the meeting to discuss the future of interstate relations.
The primary focus of the meeting was the first "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" summit, scheduled to take place in Seoul on September 16–17, 2026.
the Korean Foreign Minister emphasized that the upcoming high-level meeting is a historical moment to elevate interregional cooperation to a new, qualitatively higher level.
During the talks, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan noted the steady development of bilateral relations:
- Economy: Stable growth in trade turnover and implementation of new economic projects.
- Politics: High level of mutual trust and cooperation in international arenas.
The parties agreed to intensify activities in the following areas to strengthen the friendship between the two peoples:
- Education: Increasing the number of academic exchanges and strengthening relations between higher education institutions.
- Language Learning: Expanding educational programs and centers for learning the Korean language in Turkmenistan.
- Culture: Introducing the cultural heritage of the peoples by organizing reciprocal Days of Culture in both countries.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan highly appreciated the Korean side's efforts to ensure the September summit is content-rich and well-organized. Turkmenistan’s readiness to provide all necessary support for the success of this historic event was also confirmed.
