The President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Outlined New Guidelines for Cooperation
On March 21, on the initiative of the Pakistani side, a telephone conversation took place between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. The conversation, which coincided with the celebration of International Nowruz Day and the holy month of Ramadan, took place in a friendly and trusting atmosphere.
Holiday Greetings and Continuity of Dialogue. The two leaders warmly congratulated each other and the peoples of the two countries on the shared regional holidays, which are an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of Turkmenistan and Pakistan. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif conveyed sincere greetings from Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and addressed special congratulations to National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. In turn, the head of state conveyed the best wishes of the head of the Khalk Maslakhaty to the leadership and people of the friendly country.
Political basis and commonality of initiatives. Strengthening relations with Islamabad remains a priority in Ashgabat's foreign policy strategy. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that political and diplomatic ties are consistently enriched with new content. A clear example of this was the visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to Ashgabat last December to participate in the International Forum dedicated to the Year of Peace and Trust. Shahbaz Sharif fondly recalled this visit, noting the significant importance of Turkmenistan's peacekeeping initiatives for ensuring global resilience.
Economy, Energy, and Transport: Taking Action. During the conversation, the parties noted the dynamic development of cooperation across the entire spectrum—from cultural and humanitarian spheres to the strategic energy and transport sectors. The Pakistani side confirmed its readiness to make every effort to diversify trade and economic ties.
An important outcome of the conversation was President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's invitation to visit Pakistan at any convenient time. The head of Turkmenistan expressed gratitude for the invitation and reaffirmed his full support for efforts aimed at elevating the interstate partnership to a qualitatively new level. An important outcome of the conversation was President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's invitation to visit Pakistan at any convenient time. The Turkmen leader expressed gratitude for the invitation and reaffirmed his full support for efforts aimed at elevating the interstate partnership to a qualitatively new level.
