ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 28.
Turkmenistan has expressed its willingness to enhance energy
cooperation with the United Kingdom, emphasizing discussions on
alternative gas supply routes, the establishment of long-term
contracts, and collaborative ventures in renewable energy projects,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov made the remarks
during a business reception with representatives of the UK business
community at Lancaster House, London.
Meredov noted that Turkmenistan possesses some of the world’s
largest natural gas reserves and has maintained its status as a
reliable partner for many years.
He emphasized the country’s openness to building long-term
partnerships amid the ongoing transformation of energy strategies
in Europe.
Earlier, Turkmenistan and the United Kingdom (UK) discussed the
development of bilateral cooperation, regional issues, and
international topics.
The talks were held between Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister
Rashid Meredov and UK Foreign Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth
and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper and focused on cooperation in
green technologies, digitalization, energy, and transport, as well
as the expansion of cultural and humanitarian ties.
