BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 12. Turkmenistan and
Saudi Arabia discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic
cooperation.
This was reflected in a press release issued by the Turkmen
Foreign Ministry following a meeting between Turkmen Deputy Foreign
Minister Ahmet Gurbanov and Saudi Ambassador to Turkmenistan Amer
bin Ali Al-Shehri in Ashgabat.
According to the ministry, the sides discussed the current state
and prospects of Turkmen-Saudi relations, as well as issues of
bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Particular attention was paid to strengthening political and
diplomatic dialogue, expanding trade and economic ties and
developing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The sides also exchanged views on cooperation within
international organizations, emphasizing the importance of
constructive interaction on multilateral platforms.
“Topical issues of the international and regional agenda were
also touched upon,” the report says.
For reference, Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia have maintained
diplomatic relations since 1992, with bilateral cooperation
gradually expanding beyond political contacts into trade,
investment and economic cooperation. The two countries regularly
use bilateral mechanisms, including the Intergovernmental
Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural
Cooperation, to discuss opportunities for expanding business ties
and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Economic cooperation has also been discussed alongside
transport, energy and investment issues, giving the bilateral
agenda a practical dimension. At the multilateral level,
Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia maintain contacts through
international organizations, including the UN and the Organization
of Islamic Cooperation. The continued work between the two foreign
ministries provides a diplomatic framework for advancing these
economic and multilateral priorities.
