09.10.2026

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded his working visit to Turkmenistan.

On October 8, in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, he participated in the eighth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan. The President put forward proposals to develop industrial cooperation, enhance transport connectivity and promote new technologies, as well as to jointly address issues related to energy, water resources and the environment. Following the meeting, a Joint Statement was adopted and multilateral documents were signed.

On the sidelines of the summit, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. An important outcome of the talks was the signing of the Agreement on the Establishment of the High-Level Strategic Partnership Council. The Head of State also met with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and, together with the heads of CIS delegations, visited the National Cuisine Festival.

On October 9, the President of Uzbekistan participated in the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State. In his address, he put forward proposals to expand trade and industrial cooperation, develop transport links, strengthen food and energy security, and counter cybercrime. At the expanded-format meeting of the summit, the Head of State presented the priorities of Uzbekistan’s upcoming CIS Chairmanship in 2027. Following the summit, a package of documents was signed.

Upon completion of the program, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was seen off at Turkmenbashi Airport by Batyr Annaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, and other officials.

The Head of State returned to Tashkent.