ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 9. Political
consultations between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and
South Korea were held in Seoul on April 9, Trend reports via the Turkmen
MFA.
The Turkmen delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet
Gurbanov, while the South Korean delegation was headed by Deputy
Foreign Minister Cecilia Chung.
During the consultations, the two sides addressed a wide array
of issues concerning the further development of political and
diplomatic relations. Discussions also focused on expanding
interparliamentary cooperation and strengthening the legal
framework governing bilateral ties.
Significant attention was given to trade and economic
collaboration, particularly in sectors such as energy, industrial
construction, shipbuilding, water management, transport,
infrastructure, and environmental protection.
The role of the Turkmen-Korean intergovernmental commission on
trade, economic, scientific, and technological cooperation, as well
as the joint business council, was emphasized as pivotal in
fostering bilateral economic relations.
Furthermore, the parties exchanged perspectives on regional and
international matters, reiterating their commitment to continued
cooperation, both bilaterally and within the context of
international organizations.
The consultations also touched upon humanitarian cooperation,
with particular focus on areas such as science, education,
healthcare, culture, tourism, and sports.
