ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 26. Turkmenistan
and the European Union discussed prospects for further development
of bilateral and regional cooperation, Trend reports.
The talks took place during a meeting between Myahri Byashimova,
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Charlotte
Adriaen, Head of the Unit for Central Asia and Afghanistan at the
European Commission’s Directorate-General for International
Partnerships (DG INTPA).
The discussions primarily focused on the current state of trade
and economic relations, underscoring the critical need to enhance
transport and transit connectivity between Central Asia and the
European Union.
Energy cooperation featured prominently on the agenda, with both
parties expressing a shared commitment to continuing dialogue under
existing frameworks, while exploring avenues for expanded
collaboration in green development and climate-related
initiatives.
Additionally, the meeting covered cultural and humanitarian
cooperation, highlighting EU-funded programs in Turkmenistan and
the broader region, which focus on youth empowerment, sustainable
energy, trade, and digital connectivity.
The sides reiterated their firm commitment to strengthening the
partnership between Turkmenistan and the EU, particularly within
the framework of the "Central Asia-European Union" dialogue.
