Turkmenistan calls for stability and partnership at Central Asia-Russia talks

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 23.
Turkmenistan supports ideas and proposals aimed at strengthening
stability, trust, and mutually beneficial cooperation in accordance
with the national interests of the participants of the “Central
Asia-Russia” consultative format, said Turkmenistan’s
plenipotentiary, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Russia and Chair of
the Economic Commission Esen Aydogdyev,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.

He made the statement during high-level consultations between
Central Asia's nations and Russia on January 22, 2026.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
Russian Federation, focused on the implementation of the Joint
Action Plan between Central Asia and Russia for the period of
2025–2027.

The discussions also encompassed potential strategies for
translating the outcomes of the Second Summit of the Heads of State
of Central Asia and the Russian Federation into actionable steps.
This includes facilitating consultations among the relevant
ministries and governmental bodies from all six participating
states.