The framework for diplomatic coordination between Russia and Turkmenistan was set out in the 2027-2028 consultation plan signed by Sergey Lavrov and Rashid Meredov.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Meredov met on October 7 on the sidelines of the regular meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The meeting addressed key issues on the Russia-Turkmenistan agenda.
Coordination within the strategic partnership
The sides reaffirmed their determination to further strengthen bilateral relations, which have the status of an enhanced strategic partnership. Russia and Turkmenistan also agreed to maintain joint efforts and close coordination on various international platforms, including the Commonwealth of Independent States, the dialogue among Caspian states and the Russia-Central Asia format.

Education, culture and economic cooperation
Lavrov and Meredov exchanged views on developing relations in education, as well as in the cultural and humanitarian spheres. Work within the framework of the Russia-Turkmenistan Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was also on the ministers’ agenda.
At the end of the meeting, the two countries’ foreign ministries signed a consultation plan covering 2027 and 2028. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the talks were held in a traditionally friendly and trust-based atmosphere.