On July 15, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held talks with the delegation of the Republic of Tajikistan, which arrived in Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin.
During the political consultations, a wide range of topical issues related to the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian fields were discussed.
The Ministers reaffirmed the importance attached to further strengthening the long-standing ties between the two States based on the principles of friendship, mutual trust and mutual understanding. In this regard, it was noted that high-level visits occupy a special place in strengthening and expanding Turkmen-Tajik relations.
According to R. Meredov, the state visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Tajikistan in May this year gave a new impetus to the development of bilateral relations and is of great importance in expanding cooperation.
During the meeting, the sides confirmed the effective partnership between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan not only in a bilateral format, but also consistent interaction on global and regional issues within the framework of multilateral diplomacy, in particular, at the United Nations.
Speaking about the growth of economic ties, the Turkmen side noted the important role of trade and economic relations between the two countries. It was emphasized that Tajikistan is one of the most important foreign economic partners for Turkmenistan.
Noting the great potential of cooperation carried out in this direction, the parties considered priority issues of further deepening of partnership. In the context of the development of economic ties, the role of the activities of the Turkmen-Tajik Intergovernmental Commission on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation was emphasized.
The interlocutors noted the active cultural and humanitarian cooperation, confirmed the need for further development of cooperation in the field of cultural exchanges, education, science and sports.
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