Yesterday, at the International Airport of the capital, a meeting was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Hero Arkadag warmly welcomed the high-ranking guest to the hospitable Turkmen land.

Having exchanged friendly handshakes, Hero Arkadag and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan took a photo with the national flags of the two countries in the background. Expressing gratitude for the hospitality shown and conveying warm greetings to the National Leader of the Turkmen people on behalf of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Vice President, Prime Minister, Minister of Defense of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of the Principality of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as well as wishes for well-being and prosperity to the people of Turkmenistan, the high-ranking representative of the UAE emphasized the colossal contribution of the Hero Arkadag to the development of bilateral dialogue.

Thanking for the kind words and addressing greetings and best wishes to the top leadership of the United Arab Emirates, the National Leader of the Turkmen people emphasized that the regular visits of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan to our country testify to the very high level of traditionally friendly and fraternal relations between the two states.

As noted during the meeting, increasing cooperation with the UAE is among the priorities of foreign policy of Turkmenistan. The interaction of the two countries is based on the principles of mutual respect and support. Systematic visits at the highest level form a reliable platform for expanding interstate dialogue in a wide range of areas.

The need was noted for consistently strengthening partnership in such important areas as culture, science and education, art and creativity, as well as holding mutual Days of Cultures and specialized exhibitions on a regular basis.

As was emphasized during the meeting, by a special Resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, initiated by the President of Turkmenistan, 2025 was declared the "International Year of Peace and Trust", which marks the 30th anniversary of our country's neutrality.

Having reported that the International Forum for Peace and Trust will be held in Ashgabat on December 12, 2025, Hero Arkadag conveyed to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan an invitation for the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the upcoming major event and noted the great importance of his participation in this forum.

The distinguished guest, in turn, emphasized that the UAE always supports the initiatives put forward by Turkmenistan on the sidelines of the UN to strengthen peace and stability.

At the end of the meeting, Hero Arkadag and Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged wishes for success in state activities, as well as peace and prosperity to the fraternal peoples of the two countries.

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