ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 8. Turkmenistan and
Cambodia conducted their inaugural political consultations between
the foreign ministries, representing a significant advancement in
bilateral diplomatic engagement, Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The consultations took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on May 8,
with Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and
Secretary of State of Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation Ung Rachana leading the discussions.
The delegations emphasized the expansion of cooperation within
the ASEAN framework, recognizing its effectiveness as a platform
for broader regional and interregional engagement. In this context,
Cambodia’s support for Turkmenistan’s initiative to establish a
“Central Asia + ASEAN” format was highlighted.
The discussions further addressed the strengthening of trade and
economic relations, including direct business interactions,
logistics cooperation, and the development of international
transport corridors, alongside opportunities in textiles,
agriculture, and food processing.
Additionally, the sides explored avenues for humanitarian
collaboration, encompassing cultural exchanges, tourism, and
educational partnerships, and agreed to continue developing the
legal and institutional framework underpinning bilateral
relations.
