On 25 November 2025, the 177th session of the General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) was held in Paris. Turkmenistan was represented at the event by Ambassador, the Representative of Turkmenistan to the BIE M. Chariev.
During the session, the Assembly reviewed and approved key items included in the official agenda, in particular: the reports of the Administrative and Budget Committee, the Executive Committee, the Rules Committee, the Information and Communication Committee, as well as the final reports on the outcomes of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka (Japan) and the 2025 Triennale in Milan. Reports were also presented on the progress of preparations for the upcoming Specialized Expos of 2027 in Belgrade and Yokohama.
During the elections, Turkmenistan was re-elected as a member of the BIE Administrative and Budget Committee for a two-year term – for the period 2026–2027. This reaffirms the confidence of the BIE Member States and strengthens Turkmenistan’s institutional role within the organization.
On the sidelines of the session, a working meeting took place between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan and BIE Secretary General Dimitri Kerkentzes. The Secretary General warmly congratulated Turkmenistan on its re-election to the Administrative and Budget Committee, expressed his gratitude to the leadership of Turkmenistan for its attention to cooperation with the BIE, and noted Turkmenistan’s active engagement in the organization’s work.
Special emphasis was placed on the successful performance of the Turkmenistan National Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, which attracted significant public interest and became one of the key venues for showcasing our country’s cultural, tourism, and investment potential.
Turkmenistan intends to continue developing constructive cooperation with the BIE, contributing to the advancement of the international exhibition movement and expanding partnerships in the fields of culture, economy, innovation, and humanitarian cooperation.