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@RusEmbMalta Press release 🇷🇺🇹🇲President Vladimir Putin’s Visit to Turkmenistan: Key Outcomes December 11-12, 2025 President Vladimir Putin has concluded his working visit to Turkmenistan, where he took part in high-level international and bilateral engagements marking the International Day of Neutrality and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. 🔹 International Forum “Peace and Trust” (Ashgabat) Addressing the forum, President Putin highlighted the growing role of the UN as a unique platform for balancing interests in a multipolar world and praised Turkmenistan’s neutrality as a stabilising factor in the region. He reaffirmed Russia’s support for the Ashgabat Declaration and stressed that Russia-Turkmenistan strategic partnership is a clear example of fair and mutually beneficial cooperation. 🔹Russia-Turkmenistan Relations In talks with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, both leaders confirmed the steady expansion of bilateral ties across all areas. 📈Trade turnover between Russia and Turkmenistan rose by 35% in the first 10 months of 2025, exceeding the results of the entire previous year. 🚆 Special attention was given to major infrastructure initiatives, including the North–South transport corridor, as well as energy, transport and humanitarian cooperation. 🎓 Over 54,000 Turkmen students are currently studying in Russian universities. The sides agreed on the upcoming visit of President Berdimuhamedov to St. Petersburg later this month. 🔹Bilateral Meetings on the Margins of the Forum Vladimir Putin also held separate meetings with: • 🇮🇷 President Masoud Pezeshkian – reaffirmed the implementation of the Russia–Iran strategic partnership treaty, cooperation on major infrastructure projects (including North–South and Bushehr), and close coordination on international issues. • 🇹🇷 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan – discussed regional and global affairs, Ukraine-related issues, EU attempts to seize Russian assets, and key joint projects such as the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. • 🇮🇶 President Abdul Latif Rashid – focused on expanding political coordination, trade, technology transfer, and Russia’s continued support for Iraq’s sovereignty and stability. 🔹Symbolic Events President Putin took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument of Neutrality, underscoring respect for Turkmenistan’s internationally recognised status. 📌 The visit reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to dialogue, trust, and pragmatic cooperation with partners in Central Asia and the broader region. #RussiaTurkmenistan#PeaceAndTrust#Neutrality#MultipolarWorld🌍🤝