ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 12.
Turkmenistan approved the Plan of the Interdepartmental Commission
on the Caspian Sea for 2026,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The decision was made at the 64th meeting of its Interagency
Commission on Caspian Sea Affairs at the country’s Ministry of
Foreign Affairs on January 10.
The session was attended by the relevant Deputy Chairmen of the
Cabinet of Ministers, alongside heads and representatives from
several ministries and specialized agencies.
During the meeting, officials reviewed the Commission’s
activities for 2025, aligning them with the established agenda.
Particular emphasis was placed on tasks scheduled for the first
half of the current year.
Meanwhile, in September 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar
Berdimuhamedov announced the country’s plan to establish a regional
center aimed at combating desertification in Central Asia, while
promoting the Caspian Environmental Initiative. As part of these
efforts, Turkmenistan intends to host the Caspian Environmental
Forum in 2026, further cementing its commitment to preserving the
Caspian Sea ecosystem. The initiative also seeks to advance the
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals through multilateral
cooperation in the areas of transport, energy, and climate.
