ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 17.
Turkmenistan and the European Union (EU) reviewed the current state
and prospects of bilateral relations and the need to strengthen the
legal and contractual framework in energy, transport, and climate,
Trend reports via the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels.
The issues were discussed during the meeting between
Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to the EU, Sapar Palvanov, and Deputy
Managing Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the
European External Action Service, Audrone Perkauskiene.
Palvanov emphasized that the European Union remains one of the
key priorities of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy and is considered a
reliable partner in areas of mutual interest. The sides positively
assessed high-level contacts, including the meeting in Uzbekistan’s
Samarkand between the leadership of European institutions and the
President of Turkmenistan.
The EU and Turkmenistan maintain relations focused on energy
security, economic diversification, and green transition, guided by
the EU Central Asia Strategy. Key areas include cooperation in
trade, sustainable development, and regional stability, with
ongoing efforts to foster investment in renewable energy and
digital connectivity.
