ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 24. Turkmenistan
and Japan have conducted discussions aimed at expanding bilateral
economic cooperation, with a focus on joint projects and enhanced
business engagement, Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The talks were held between Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Japan,
Atadurdy Bayramov, and Japan’s Minister for Economic Growth
Strategy and Social Security Reform, Minori Kiuchi, who also serves
as a member of the Japan-Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship
Group.
The Japanese delegation emphasized the significance of
increasing the presence of Japanese companies in Turkmenistan and
supporting collaborative economic initiatives. Particular attention
was given to promoting the study of the Japanese language among
Turkmen students, as part of broader people-to-people and
educational cooperation.
Earlier, in March, Ambassador Bayramov and Japan’s State
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ayano Kunimitsu, reviewed the
implementation of bilateral agreements and identified strategic
sectors for future cooperation, underscoring progress achieved
through recent high-level visits.
The Turkmen delegation also reaffirmed its readiness to host a
visit by the Japanese Prime Minister at a mutually convenient
time.
