BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 4. Turkmenistan and
Austria have discussed expanding trade and economic ties,
strengthening interparliamentary contacts and developing
cooperation across several other areas, according to the Turkmen
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The talks were held during a meeting between Turkmen Foreign
Minister Rashid Meredov and Austrian Federal Council President
Christine Schwarz-Fuchs, who arrived in Ashgabat at the head of a
representative delegation, which includes representatives of more
than 30 Austrian companies.
According to the report, the sides discussed trade and economic
cooperation, along with opportunities to strengthen business ties
between the two countries.
The meeting also addressed political and diplomatic relations,
social and cultural-humanitarian cooperation. Particular attention
was paid to contacts at the highest level, which the sides
described as a key factor in the development of Turkmen-Austrian
relations.
The interlocutors also discussed cooperation within
international organizations, particularly the United Nations and
the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
(OSCE).
“The sides expressed their commitment to continuing the positive
practice of partnership in the interests of peace, stability and
sustainable development, in accordance with the policy of
neutrality pursued by both states,” the press release stated.
Another topic was the expansion of interparliamentary ties and
cooperation between the foreign ministries of the two
countries.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on cultural and
humanitarian cooperation. In conclusion, both sides reaffirmed
their interest in further strengthening bilateral relations,
emphasizing the important role of interparliamentary dialogue in
expanding cooperation.
