BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 17. Turkmenistan and
the Philippines have held political consultations to discuss
bilateral relations and prospects for cooperation in energy,
maritime transport, tourism and other areas.
This was reflected in a press release published by the
Government of Turkmenistan following the consultations held at the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ashgabat on October 15.
The Turkmen delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet
Gurbanov, while the Philippine side was headed by Leo M.
Herrera-Lim, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Department
of Foreign Affairs.
According to the publication, the sides discussed “the further
development of political and diplomatic dialogue, the expansion of
trade and economic cooperation, and the strengthening of cultural
and humanitarian ties.”
The diplomats also exchanged views on regional and international
issues and discussed cooperation within international
organizations, particularly the United Nations.
The publication noted that the sides had also considered
prospects for strengthening the legal framework for bilateral
cooperation and developing ties in energy, maritime transport,
tourism and other areas of mutual interest.
The consultations also covered educational cooperation,
including the expansion of academic contacts and exchanges.
Following the meeting, both sides confirmed their interest in
further strengthening friendly relations based on mutual respect
and consideration of each other's interests.
