A MEETING IN THE FORMAT OF A "ROUND TABLE" WAS HELD AT THE MFA OF TURKMENISTAN

On July 5, 2022, a “round table” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the participation of the delegation of the World Trade Organization headed by the Deputy Director General of the WTO Zhang Xiangchen and members of the Government Commission to study issues related to Turkmenistan's accession to the WTO.

The event was also attended by heads and representatives of diplomatic missions of foreign states and representative offices of international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan.

During the work of the "round table" it was noted that the receipt by Turkmenistan of the status of an "acceding country" to the WTO will contribute to the continuation of comprehensive work in this direction, strengthening the position of Turkmenistan in foreign trade, increasing its international authority as a reliable and responsible partner, attracting foreign investment and , in general, the expansion of constructive cooperation with the World Trade Organization.

Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V. Khadzhiev stressed that the ultimate goal of our country is full membership in the WTO. In this context, Turkmenistan will continue the consistent line of rapprochement with the organization.