The first political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Turkmenistan and New Zealand at the department head level were held via videoconference. The parties discussed the development of political and diplomatic dialogue and outlined areas for further cooperation, according to the press service of the Turkmen Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The meeting participants noted the closeness of the two countries' positions on strengthening global peace and stability and agreed to continue mutual support for initiatives in authoritative international structures, primarily the UN.

Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the fields of sustainable transport, energy and environmental safety. The Turkmen side once again thanked New Zealand for co-sponsoring the Ashgabat-initiated resolution on reliable and stable energy transit as a factor in sustainable development and international cooperation. The parties also discussed the potential for collaboration within the framework of the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026-2035).

The Turkmen delegation informed its partners about steps to ensure global environmental security, including work on a UN regional environmental strategy for Central Asia, as well as the establishment of the UN Regional Climate Technology Centre and the Regional Centre to Combat Desertification.

Regarding trade and economic cooperation, the parties acknowledged that current trade figures do not reflect the true potential of bilateral ties and highlighted the potential for cooperation in high technology, agriculture, water management, and industry. They emphasized their interest in establishing direct contacts between representatives of the two countries' business communities.

In the humanities, opportunities for inter-university cooperation, joint research, and virtual exchanges between educational institutions were discussed, as well as cultural interaction – online festivals, virtual exhibitions, Culture Days, and collaboration between museums and libraries, including through UNESCO.

Following the consultations, the parties confirmed their intention to continue working together to promote political dialogue, multilateral diplomacy, and the development of trade and cultural ties.