ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 24.
Turkmenistan and Zimbabwe signed a Protocol on bilateral political
consultations between the Foreign Ministries,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The document was signed between Deputy Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Turkmenistan, Serdar Muhammetdurdyyev, and Permanent
Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe,
Albert Ranganai Chimbindi, who led a delegation that arrived in
Ashgabat to participate in the political discussions between the
two countries.
In the course of the discussions, the sides examined the current
state and prospects of bilateral relations, with particular
emphasis on enhancing political and diplomatic dialogue. The
parties reaffirmed their commitment to fostering high-level
interactions, conducting regular consultations between foreign
ministries, and reinforcing inter-parliamentary relations.
Furthermore, the parties explored avenues for strengthening
trade and economic partnerships, emphasizing the substantial
potential for collaboration in sectors such as energy, agriculture,
the textile industry, and others. In this context, they underscored
the importance of fostering connections between business
communities, organizing joint business forums, and encouraging
participation in exhibitions and trade fairs.
In the cultural and humanitarian domain, the parties expressed a
shared interest in expanding cooperation in education, sports, and
tourism, while also focusing on organizing reciprocal cultural
events and cultivating direct ties between relevant
institutions.
