The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq has officially begun operating in Ashgabat, marking a new step in strengthening diplomatic relations between Iraq and Turkmenistan.
The development was discussed during a meeting on 9th March 2026 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Foreign Minister Serdar Muhammetdurdyyev and Jassim Mohammed Al-Attar, Chargé d’Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in Turkmenistan.
During the meeting, the Turkmen deputy foreign minister welcomed the Iraqi diplomat and expressed appreciation for Iraq’s decision to open an embassy in the Turkmen capital. He also reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s readiness to provide all necessary assistance to support the full operation of the diplomatic mission.
Both sides noted that the opening of the embassy is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations across several areas, including political and diplomatic cooperation, trade and economic ties, and cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
Officials highlighted the role of high-level meetings and ongoing political consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministries in developing relations. The most recent round of consultations took place in October 2025 in Baghdad.
The discussions also covered opportunities to expand trade and economic cooperation, including partnerships between business communities in both countries. Potential collaboration in science, education, sport, and tourism was also discussed.
Diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Iraq were first established in 2009, and contacts between the two countries have since expanded across multiple sectors, including cooperation on the international stage.
