ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 14. Turkmenistan
and the Republic of Korea discussed strengthening political,
economic and humanitarian cooperation, Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The talks were held during a meeting between Deputy Foreign
Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and South Korean Ambassador
to Ashgabat Lee Won-jae.
The sides reviewed prospects for expanding interministerial
consultations, parliamentary contacts and coordination within
international organizations, particularly the United Nations,
noting mutual support for international initiatives.
Officials emphasized the importance of high-level visits in
advancing bilateral relations and highlighted cooperation within
the “Central Asia - Republic of Korea” dialogue format.
The meeting also focused on long-term economic ties, with Korean
companies playing an important role in major projects in gas
chemistry, transport infrastructure and shipbuilding, alongside
growing collaboration in education, science, sports and Korean
language studies in Turkmenistan.
Earlier, Turkmenistan have commissioned the new dry cargo vessel
“Gadamly”, built with the participation of the South Korean company
Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology.
