ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 11. Russian
President Vladimir Putin met with the President of Turkmenistan,
Serdar Berdimuhamedov, following the plenary session of the
International Forum on Peace and Trust, to discuss strengthening
bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key areas,
Trend reports via the
press service of the Russian President.
At the meeting, the leaders also underscored the ongoing
expansion of Russian-Turkmen relations.
“Our relationship is evolving successfully, rooted in the
principles of friendship and good-neighborliness,” President Putin
remarked, emphasizing the significant potential for further
cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and other strategic
sectors.
“Economically, our partnership continues to diversify. We have
fostered a strong relationship of trust in political matters, and
our collaboration on international platforms is proving highly
effective. We are grateful for the level of trust we share in these
areas,” Putin stated.
The Russian President extended his congratulations to
Turkmenistan on the anniversary of its neutrality, observing, “This
policy contributes to regional stability and creates favorable
conditions for advancing bilateral relations, including with
Russia.”
The bilateral ties between the two nations are founded on a
long-term partnership. Current annual trade turnover between Russia
and Turkmenistan exceeds $1.6 billion. In 2025, trade dynamics
showed a notable increase, with the first quarter alone recording a
growth rate of 21.4%. By midyear, trade volumes had risen by over
30% compared to the previous year.
