ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 19. Turkmenistan is advancing new initiatives to strengthen its participation in international security and nuclear non-proliferation frameworks, Trend reports via Turkmen Parliament.
At a government meeting on July 19, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov presented President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with proposals to enhance cooperation with global organizations involved in nuclear safety and arms control. The President approved the initiatives and instructed relevant bodies to begin implementation.
Among the key proposals was the launch of a study on Turkmenistan's possible accession to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)—a major international legal instrument that came into force in 2021 and is supported by more than 90 countries. The treaty calls for a comprehensive ban on nuclear weapons.
Furthermore, Meredov proposed that Turkmenistan host a regional seminar with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in 2026. The event would bring together representatives from Central Asia and the Caucasus, strengthening regional dialogue and expertise in monitoring and verification.
Turkmenistan also plans to upgrade the capabilities of its International Monitoring System (IMS) seismological station. This includes enabling greater domestic use of its data and expanding cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The proposals reflect Turkmenistan’s long-standing commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, enshrined in its participation in major international treaties such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (since 1994), the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (since 1998), and the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (since 2006).
