ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 13.
Turkmenistan and Switzerland discussed the development of bilateral
cooperation and interaction within international structures,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The issues were addressed during a meeting held on February 12
between Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri Byashimova
and the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Swiss
Confederation to Turkmenistan Thomas Stähli.
During the talks, the sides emphasized their commitment to
further strengthening constructive and mutually respectful
dialogue. The diplomats also discussed the development of trade,
economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties and exchanged views on
holding joint events in 2026.
Turkmenistan-Switzerland relations, active since 1992, are built
on shared principles of permanent neutrality, focusing on
strengthening bilateral trade, economic, and humanitarian
cooperation. Key areas include financial services, the
pharmaceutical industry, green energy, agriculture, and water
management. Both nations work together within the Bretton Woods
institutions.
