Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Belarus Discuss Bilateral Agenda
On October 7, talks took place in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone between Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, who had arrived to attend the meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers. Following the meeting, the foreign ministers signed a cooperation program between their ministries for 2027–2028, aimed at further systematizing inter-agency interaction.
During the negotiations, the parties highly valued the steady progress of their bilateral dialogue and reviewed the schedule of upcoming contacts. Particular attention was paid to intensifying the work of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation and expanding congress and exhibition activities. The ministers noted the positive dynamics of mutual trade and the complementary nature of the two countries' economies.
The discussion focused on logistics development, including the use of Turkmenistan’s port infrastructure, the creation of transit hubs for Belarusian products, and the resumption of direct air service between Ashgabat and Minsk.
The diplomats also highlighted their aligned approaches within UN forums, the importance of preserving historical memory, and the significance of joint efforts to strengthen security in the context of the upcoming Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security. Maxim Ryzhenkov invited Rashid Meredov to pay an official visit to Belarus.
