Chairperson of the Mejlis Receives Credentials from New Austrian Ambassador to Turkmenistan
On November 2, on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the Chairperson of the Mejlis, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Turkmenistan, Etienne Berchtold.
On behalf of the head of state, the head of the national parliament congratulated the diplomat on the commencement of his mission in the country. In turn, the Ambassador conveyed best wishes to the President of Turkmenistan from the Federal President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, emphasizing that it was a great honor for him to represent his country in Ashgabat.
The discussion focused on the alignment of the two nations' positions on key aspects of the international agenda, rooted in a shared commitment to the principles of permanent neutrality. The parties noted the productive practice of mutually supporting constructive initiatives within the framework of the United Nations. Particular emphasis was placed on the significance of the participation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairperson of the Khalk Maslakhaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in the Vienna Energy and Climate Forum held this spring.
The Austrian Ambassador (based in Baku) was briefed on the strategic priorities of Turkmenistan’s foreign and domestic policy, the ongoing socio-economic reforms, and the structure and legislative practices of the Mejlis. At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their readiness to further deepen their multifaceted dialogue and expand inter-parliamentary cooperation.
