ISSUES OF EXPANDING INTERACTION BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY WERE DISCUSSED

On February 26, 2022, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkey Mehmet Mush.

During the talks, the parties noted with satisfaction the high dynamics of the development of interstate ties, which are growing stronger on the basis of a trusting political dialogue at the highest state level. The regular nature of contacts between the Heads of the two states, which contribute to the strengthening and development of the traditional ties of friendship between the two peoples, was noted.

The positive dynamics of the development of bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey in all promising areas was highlighted.

The parties discussed the state and prospects of key areas of bilateral cooperation, in particular trade and economic nature, and exchanged views on expanding partnerships in trade and the textile industry. The importance of expanding contacts between the business circles of the two countries was noted.

S. Berdimuhamedov noted the importance of developing cooperation in the transport sector of the two countries, in particular, the effective use of transit, transport corridors and air routes to improve trade relations.

Confirming the interest in further strengthening the Turkmen-Turkish relations, the Minister of Trade of Turkey stressed the need to organize regular meetings between representatives of relevant ministries and departments for the implementation of practical cooperation.

At the end of the telephone conversation, expressing confidence that friendly bilateral relations would continue to expand for the benefit of the peoples, the interlocutors wished each other health and success, and well-being and prosperity to the brotherly peoples of the two countries.