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Azerbaijani Embassy Showcases Culture at Turkmenistan Diplomacy Day Event

At a glance

  • Azerbaijan’s embassy joined an international exhibition in Ashgabat
  • Event marked Diplomacy Day at Turkmenistan’s diplomatic institute
  • Turkmen officials and diplomats visited Azerbaijan’s exhibition area

The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan took part in an international exhibition on 20 February 2026, held at the Institute of International Relations under Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The exhibition was organized as part of Diplomacy Day activities, bringing together diplomatic missions and officials in Ashgabat. Azerbaijan’s embassy presented materials highlighting the country’s history, culture, and tourism opportunities.

Various publications were displayed at the Azerbaijani stand, focusing on the nation’s cultural heritage, arts, and travel destinations. Brochures promoting “Made in Azerbaijan,” “Travel to Azerbaijan,” and the upcoming WUF13 forum were distributed to visitors.

A promotional video for Azerbaijan.travel was also shown at the exhibition, providing additional information about the country’s tourism sector. Attendees received details about the WUF13 forum scheduled to take place in Baku from 17 to 22 May 2026, which is part of Azerbaijan’s “Year of Urban Planning and Architecture.”.

What the numbers show

  • The exhibition took place on 20 February 2026
  • The WUF13 forum in Baku is set for 17–22 May 2026
  • Three main brochure topics were distributed: “Made in Azerbaijan,” “Travel to Azerbaijan,” and “WUF13”

Turkmenistan’s Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, visited the Azerbaijani exhibition area during the event. Other state officials and representatives from the diplomatic corps also toured the Azerbaijani stand.

Ambassador Gismat Gozalov participated in media activities at the exhibition, providing an interview to Turkmen media outlets. The embassy used the occasion to share information about Azerbaijan’s cultural and urban development initiatives.

The event offered a platform for Azerbaijan to present its tourism and cultural projects to an international audience in Turkmenistan. The embassy’s participation formed part of broader efforts to promote bilateral engagement and awareness of upcoming events in Baku.

Materials distributed at the exhibition included brochures and visual content designed to inform visitors about Azerbaijan’s attractions and the forthcoming WUF13 forum. The embassy’s activities were aimed at strengthening cultural and diplomatic connections during the Diplomacy Day observance.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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