Oriented on making people closer

On August 5, on the sidelines of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a series of intensive bilateral meetings. These talks, which included both heads of state of Central Asia and representatives of leading world powers, demonstrated the active role of Turkmenistan in strengthening regional and international cooperation.

Central Asia: priorities and common projects

The meeting with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was marked by a special moment: on this day he was awarded the Order of Turkmenistan "For Contribution to Cooperation", which the head of Uzbekistan accepted as a symbol of the inviolability of friendly ties. The parties emphasized that Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan consider each other as close neighbors and reliable partners, developing cooperation in agriculture, electric power and oil and gas sectors, as well as in the creation of transport and energy corridors.

Negotiations with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev demonstrated a coincidence of views on issues of the regional and global agenda. The leaders noted the dynamic growth of trade turnover and confirmed their readiness to deepen partnership in the areas of trade, energy, transport and ecology.

Important areas of cooperation were discussed with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The parties emphasized the need to fully use existing opportunities in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

In a conversation with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev, the strategic importance of bilateral interaction in creating effective and sustainable transport routes based on the principles of brotherhood and good-neighborliness was emphasized.

New vectors and strengthening ties

The meeting with the King of Eswatini Mswati III became a landmark event, since within the framework of his current visit, a Protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was signed. The King highly appreciated the high authority of Turkmenistan, congratulating it on its unanimous election as vice-chairman of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

At a meeting with Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, Mohammed Yunus Menfi, the parties noted the great potential for expanding cooperation, especially in the oil and gas sector. The leaders agreed on a systematic dialogue to find new forms and mechanisms of partnership.

President Berdimuhamedov discussed with Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze the intensification of the transport and logistics sector. Turkmenistan expressed interest in developing key corridors, including the Black Sea - Caspian Sea and Afghanistan-Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey.

During the meeting with Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov, it was emphasized that the countries are actively developing relations on both a bilateral and multilateral basis. The parties confirmed their commitment to the dynamic development of interstate dialogue based on the principles of good neighborliness and mutually beneficial partnership.

Meetings with key partners

Meetings with representatives of Russia, China and Iran confirmed the strategic importance of these partnerships.

During talks with Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev, the parties noted the productivity of cooperation in transport, energy and industry, and also noted traditional contacts in the cultural and humanitarian sphere.

At a meeting with Vice Chairman of the All-China Committee of the People's Political Consultative Conference of the People's Republic of China Wang Yong, President Berdimuhamedov warmly recalled his meetings with Chairman Xi Jinping. Successful cooperation in energy and the importance of inter-parliamentary ties were noted.

With the First Vice President of Iran Mohammad Reza Aref, the issues of effective partnership in the fuel and energy, transport and communications and construction sectors, as well as in the cultural and humanitarian sphere were touched upon.

The meetings were held in a constructive atmosphere and confirmed the desire of Turkmenistan to strengthen international cooperation for the benefit of sustainable development and prosperity. All participants expressed confidence that the UN Conference in Avaza will serve as a powerful impetus for strengthening fruitful cooperation.

ORIENT

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