BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. Turkmenistan and
Kenya discussed opportunities to expand trade and economic
cooperation during talks at the Foreign Ministry in Ashgabat.
This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Turkmenistan in a press release following a meeting between Deputy
Foreign Minister Myahri Bashimova and Kenya's Ambassador to
Turkmenistan, Jonah Maina Mwangi.
"The sides discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation, noting
significant potential to intensify political dialogue, expand trade
and economic ties, and further develop the legal framework
governing bilateral cooperation," the ministry said.
According to the ministry, the discussions also covered
cooperation in energy, agriculture, transport and the textile
industry, alongside cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
The parties additionally expressed readiness to strengthen
cooperation within international organizations, particularly the
United Nations, and continue supporting each other's initiatives,
the report says.
For reference, Turkmenistan and Kenya have maintained diplomatic
relations since 1993, though bilateral engagement has remained
limited. In recent years, both countries have shown greater
interest in expanding contacts as Turkmenistan broadens its
cooperation with African states and Kenya strengthens its outreach
to Central Asia.
The two countries share an interest in cooperation through
multilateral platforms, particularly the United Nations, where both
have supported initiatives related to sustainable development,
climate action and South-South cooperation.
While trade between Turkmenistan and Kenya remains modest, it is
leaving room for future cooperation in sectors such as agriculture,
transport, textiles and energy.
