ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 9. Turkmenistan
and Pakistan discussed prospects for cooperation in trade,
economic, and energy sectors, Trend reports via the Turkmen Embassy in
Tajikistan.
The discussions took place during a meeting at the Embassy of
Turkmenistan, where the Ambassador of Pakistan, Irfan Ahmed, and
Ambassador Aymyrat Gochmyradov engaged in dialogue.
During the meeting, particular attention was given to the
implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project and the development
of transport and transit corridors.
The sides also reviewed opportunities to expand cultural and
humanitarian cooperation, as well as coordination within
international organizations.
Earlier, the representatives of the Turkmen Embassy to Pakistan
discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation in the energy
sector with a delegation led by Kamran Ahmad, CEO of Pakistani oil
company Orient Petroleum Inc. In the course of the meeting, the
Pakistani side noted the strong potential for a mutually beneficial
partnership between the two countries and expressed interest in
expanding energy cooperation.
The Turkmen side briefed the delegation on Ashgabat’s ongoing
strategy aimed at diversifying export routes, introducing advanced
technologies in hydrocarbon extraction and processing, and
expanding international energy cooperation.
