ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 19. President
of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, held bilateral meetings
with Japanese parliamentary leaders in Tokyo, Trend reports via the press
service of the Turkmen government.
The discussions were held with Fumihiro Nukaga, Speaker of
Japan’s House of Representatives, and Endo Toshiaki, the head of
the Japanese-Turkmen Parliamentary Friendship Group. The
conversations centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation, with
particular emphasis on strengthening inter-parliamentary relations
and fostering closer coordination within international platforms
such as the United Nations. Both sides underscored their shared
commitment to advancing global peace and sustainable
development.
President Berdimuhamedov stressed the significance of
Turkmenistan's initiative to convene the inaugural meeting of
parliamentary leaders from Central Asia and Japan under the
"Central Asia - Japan" framework. The discussions included
proposals aimed at fortifying the activities of the
Turkmen-Japanese Parliamentary Friendship Group and creating
collaborative mechanisms for women parliamentarians from both
countries.
The meetings further reinforced the enduring and stable economic
partnership between Turkmenistan and Japan. Existing collaboration
in the gas and chemical sectors was highlighted, while both parties
emphasized the need to broaden engagement in cultural,
humanitarian, and other areas of mutual interest.
Berdimuhamedov is currently on an official visit to Japan, which
runs from December 18 through 20. During this visit, he will
participate in the inaugural summit of the Heads of State of the
Central Asia + Japan Dialogue. The summit will explore cooperation
in key areas, including the green economy, sustainable development,
regional interconnectivity, partnership building, and human capital
development.
