BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 9. Turkmenistan and
St. Petersburg discussed pharmaceutical supplies, medical equipment
and measures to expand trade.
This was reflected in a report published by the press service of
the Turkmen government on September 9.
According to the report, St. Petersburg Vice Governor Vladimir
Omelnitsky held a series of meetings with Turkmen officials during
a working visit to Ashgabat.
The sides discussed supplies of pharmaceutical products and
equipment for new international medical centers in Ashgabat.
The St. Petersburg delegation also proposed holding online
seminars using artificial intelligence technologies to facilitate
experience-sharing between doctors from St. Petersburg and
Turkmenistan.
“In the economic sphere, the parties outlined steps to expand
trade and economic ties,” the press service added.
Cooperation between Turkmenistan and St. Petersburg has
developed beyond traditional trade ties, with infrastructure,
industry, energy, healthcare and education among the areas of
interaction. Previous discussions between the sides in September,
2022, have highlighted opportunities for St. Petersburg companies
to participate in Turkmen projects, while Turkmenistan has also
sought to expand cooperation with Russian businesses and
regions.
There are already examples of practical cooperation. St.
Petersburg-based Vozrozhdenie has implemented major infrastructure
projects in Turkmenistan, including roads, bridges, interchanges
and a system of anti-mudflow structures in Ashgabat. Power
engineering company Power Machines has also cooperated with
Turkmenenergo. Healthcare and education have emerged as additional
areas of interaction, with the sides discussing medical cooperation
and professional exchanges.
