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On Friday, October 17, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held telephone conversations with his foreign counterparts: Foreign Minister of Malaysia Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hassan, Foreign Minister of Uganda Jeje Odongo, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Eswatini Folile Shakantu.

The key topic of both conversations was preparations for the International Forum on Peace and Trust, which will be held in Turkmenistan in December of this year. Issues of interstate cooperation were also discussed.

During the conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, the recent meetings between the President of Turkmenistan and the King of Eswatini on the sidelines of the Third UN Conference of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC-3) and the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which contributed to strengthening mutual understanding and trust were highlighted. The interlocutors confirmed their commitment to cooperation within the UN.

During his conversation with the Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Meredov discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation. The diplomats reviewed interactions in the political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres, as well as coordination within regional and international organizations.

A telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Uganda also focused on the current state and prospects for the development of the bilateral partnership. The diplomats placed particular emphasis on strengthening cooperation in international formats, primarily within the United Nations.

Talks with partners from Southeast Asia and Africa highlight the broad geographic interest in peace initiatives of Turkmenistan. Discussions regarding the organizational aspects of the upcoming Peace and Trust Forum in Ashgabat confirmed its importance as an international platform for promoting the principles of neutrality and constructive dialogue.

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