BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 3. Parliamentary and
diplomatic alignment topped the agenda as Turkmen Speaker
Dunyagozel Gulmanova received newly accredited Austrian Ambassador
Etienne Berchtold in Ashgabat.
According to Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry, both sides
underscored their commitment to reinforcing bilateral partnership
tracks while maintaining close cooperation across United Nations
platforms.
The sides noted that both countries, adhering to policies of
neutrality, regularly put forward constructive proposals at the UN
on key issues on the global agenda and provide mutual support.
In this context, the meeting highlighted the participation of
Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in the
International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum during his visit to
Austria in April 2026, as well as initiatives put forward by
Turkmenistan.
The sides also exchanged views on the development of bilateral
cooperation based on equality and mutual benefit. Berchtold
expressed his readiness to contribute to strengthening relations
between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.
For reference, economic cooperation between Turkmenistan and
Austria is supported by the Joint Turkmen-Austrian Commission on
Trade and Economic Cooperation, which serves as a platform for
coordinating bilateral projects and identifying new areas of
partnership. Its 13th meeting was held in Ashgabat on June 12,
2026, with the participation of government representatives and
business circles from both countries. The discussions covered
industrial technologies, energy, environmental projects, waste
management, construction, transport infrastructure, healthcare,
pharmaceuticals, agriculture and food processing. Green economy,
digitalization and artificial intelligence were also identified as
promising areas for cooperation.
