ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 29. Turkmenistan
and the Republic of Seychelles have discussed prospects for
expanding bilateral cooperation across political, humanitarian, and
economic areas, with a focus on transport, textiles, and tourism,
Trend reports via the
Turkmen MFA.
The issues were reviewed on April 29 during a meeting between
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Seychelles
Foreign Minister Barry Faure, who paid his first official visit to
Ashgabat.
The sides emphasized the importance of intensifying political
and diplomatic dialogue, including the organization of mutual
high-level visits as a key factor in strengthening relations
between the two countries.
They also discussed cooperation within international
organizations, particularly the United Nations, with the Turkmen
side expressing appreciation for Seychelles’ support of its
international initiatives and inviting the country to join the
Group of Friends of Neutrality.
Both parties considered opportunities to expand the legal
framework of cooperation and to develop economic ties through joint
business forums, exhibitions, and direct contacts between business
communities.
