ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 13. Chairman of
Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with
President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen, Trend reports via the press
service of the Turkmen Government.
The meeting took place in Vienna during Berdimuhamedov’s visit
to Austria to participate in the International Vienna Energy and
Climate Forum.
During the talks, the sides discussed prospects for
strengthening political dialogue, economic cooperation, and
cultural and humanitarian ties between the two countries.
Particular attention was paid to cooperation within
international organizations, including interaction within the UN
framework and support for international initiatives.
The parties also highlighted the development of
interparliamentary dialogue and regular contacts between foreign
ministries.
In addition, the sides discussed cooperation in education and
culture, including academic exchanges and joint cultural
initiatives.
At the end of the meeting, Berdimuhamedov invited the Austrian
president to visit Ashgabat.
“We had a good exchange on deepening our economic relations and
our countries’ commitment to multilateral platforms. In
geopolitically challenging times, upholding diplomacy and
maintaining dialogue is key,” President Van der Bellen wrote on his
X account, following the meeting.
