On August 17, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M. Byashimova met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan Ahmed Alhay Hamad Khamis Alhameli.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state of Turkmen-Emirates cooperation and prospects for its further development, as well as the organization of joint events. A separate theme of the meeting was the interaction between the two countries on international and regional platforms.

Particular attention was paid to expanding practical cooperation. Trade and economic ties, as well as developing contacts in the cultural and humanitarian spheres, were emphasized as priority areas.

At the end of the meeting, mutual interest was expressed in further strengthening the friendly relations between Turkmenistan and the United Arab Emirates, as well as in giving new substantive impetus to the bilateral partnership.