On July 16, 2025, the ceremony of presenting the credentials of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to New Zealand (with residence in Tokyo) Atadurdy Bayramov to the Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro took place at the Government House in Wellington.
During the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed greetings and best wishes on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, addressed to the Governor-General of New Zealand. The interest of the Turkmen side in further deepening friendly relations between Turkmenistan and New Zealand in various areas was also confirmed.
Expressing gratitude for the warm words on behalf of the Leadership of Turkmenistan, Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro asked, in turn, the Ambassador to convey the warmest and most friendly words of greeting to the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
During the visit to New Zealand on July 15, 2025, the Ambassador met with the Head of the European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand Rod Harris. During the meeting, the parties discussed the possibilities of expanding cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres.
In addition, meetings were held with the Head of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, as well as with the Ambassadors of Turkey and Mexico to New Zealand, where current issues on the bilateral agenda were discussed.
