ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 23. Turkmenistan
and Tajikistan discussed cooperation in energy, transport,
agriculture, and trade, Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
government.
The issue was discussed during a meeting between President of
Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of Tajikistan
Kokhir Rasulzoda held in Ashgabat as part of Rasulzoda’s visit to
participate in a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of
Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
During the meeting, the sides highlighted electricity,
transport, agriculture, trade, as well as joint infrastructure and
investment projects among the promising areas of bilateral
cooperation.
President Berdimuhamedov noted that Tajikistan’s participation
in the CIS meeting reflects the country’s commitment to further
strengthening multilateral cooperation within the Commonwealth.
The sides also emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral
relations based on equality, mutual respect, and trust, as well as
cooperation within international organizations, including the UN,
ECO, and CIS.
Particular attention was also paid to strengthening cultural and
humanitarian ties between the two countries.
