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U.S. Visa Policy: The U.S. is making its refundable visa bond program permanent for applicants from 50 countries, with consular officers able to require deposits of $10,000–$20,000 for B1 business and B2 tourism visas; the money is returned if travelers follow visa conditions and leave on time, but can be forfeited for overstays. Regional Diplomacy: Turkmenistan’s Serdar Berdimuhamedov is in the middle of a Central Asia–Azerbaijan push, with the next summit set for Oct. 8 in Avaza and a draft agenda focused on security, diplomacy, economy/logistics, environment, and humanitarian ties. Central Asia–Korea Summit Prep: Turkmenistan’s deputy foreign minister took part in Astana talks to finalize the “Seoul Declaration” for the first Central Asia–Republic of Korea summit. Culture & Sports: Ten Turkmen schoolchildren will compete in the international iWISE STEM/robotics contest in London, while Arkadag’s “Arkadag” club will play a qualifying match in the AFC Champions League Two on Aug. 12. International Engagement: Switzerland’s foreign minister Ignazio Cassis will visit Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan (Aug. 3–5), including meetings in Ashgabat on OSCE priorities.

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The President of Turkmenistan participated in the Informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan

The President of Turkmenistan participated in the Informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan

Turkmenistan is approaching the preparations for the Summit of Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan with the utmost responsibility

Turkmenistan is approaching the preparations for the Summit of Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan with the utmost responsibility

Turkmen schoolchildren will take part in the prestigious «iWISE» competition in the Great Britain

Turkmen schoolchildren will take part in the prestigious «iWISE» competition in the Great Britain

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan participated in the Meeting of Senior Officials of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan participated in the Meeting of Senior Officials of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum

The President of Turkmenistan Presents Draft Agenda for the Upcoming High-Level Summit in Avaza

The President of Turkmenistan Presents Draft Agenda for the Upcoming High-Level Summit in Avaza


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President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a telephone conversation with National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov

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Ilham Aliyev held expanded meeting with President of Turkmenistan

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Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan visited destroyed sites in Fuzuli city

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Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan visit construction site of Shusha Mosque

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Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan documents exchanged

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President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov concluded state visit to Azerbaijan

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