Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Thursday that China stands ready to work with Turkmenistan to take the 20th anniversary of their strategic cooperation in the natural gas sector as an opportunity to further enhance the quality and efficiency of energy cooperation.

Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has inaugurated the Mary-Turkmenabat section, the third phase of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat high-speed highway, according to the press service of the Turkmen government.

Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have reviewed priorities for their 2026 cooperation agenda, reaffirming a commitment to deepen bilateral ties across energy, transport, and regional connectivity.

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on December 11–12 to attend a forum marking the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Ashgabat on December 11 for a two-day visit, where he is set to take part in a series of official events and hold bilateral talks, the Kremlin press service announced.

Turkmenistan Airlines has announced the cancellation of its regular flights between Ashgabat and Moscow from December 30, 2024, to January 31, 2025.

Iran and Turkmenistan have signed a gas swap deal under which Ashgabat will sell up to 10 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas to Iraq each year.

The Turkmen-Emirati Business Forum will be held in Ashgabat city on June 24-25, 2024, News.az reports.