ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 6.
Turkmenistan and the United Arab Emirates discussed prospects for
strengthening bilateral relations,
Trend reports via the press office of the Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the UAE.
The talks were held between Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of UAE
Abdullah bin Zayed on the sidelines of the World Government Summit
in Dubai.
Earlier, Meredov held a meeting with Vice President, Deputy
Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court of the UAE
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The talks were focused on the preparation of a bilateral
economic cooperation program aimed at promoting joint large-scale
projects, primarily in the energy, transport, and logistics
sectors.
Relations between Turkmenistan and the UAE are characterized by
a growing strategic partnership focused on friendship and respect.
Key cooperation areas include the energy sector, trade (with
non-oil trade exceeding $1 billion in 2024), investment, and
transportation.
The UAE is a significant investor in Turkmenistan's energy
sector, notably through the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
and joint projects on gas development and renewable energy with
Masdar. Diplomatic ties, established in 1995, remain strong with
embassies in both capitals.
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