ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 6. Turkmenistan
and Russia discussed the development of a strategic partnership,
Trend reports via the
Federation Council of Russia.
The meeting, which took place between Konstantin Kosachev,
Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia, and Esen
Aydogdyyev, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Russia, centered on
strengthening interparliamentary relations, which are increasingly
viewed as a pivotal mechanism for enhancing bilateral ties. Both
parties acknowledged the steady expansion of cooperation not only
in the economic domain but also in the humanitarian and political
spheres.
Additionally, the conversation included a review of
Turkmenistan’s program for assuming the CIS chairmanship in 2026.
The Russian side commended Ashgabat’s proposed concept, describing
it as both substantive and comprehensive. Kosachev reaffirmed the
Federation Council’s full support for Turkmenistan’s initiatives,
both bilaterally and within the framework of the CIS
Interparliamentary Assembly. Russia’s backing of Turkmenistan’s CIS
programs is widely regarded as a crucial element in fostering
regional stability and integration.
The situation in the Middle East was also addressed during the
meeting. Kosachev expressed gratitude for Turkmenistan’s
organizational and logistical contributions to the evacuation of
Russian citizens from conflict zones. The swift and decisive
assistance provided by Turkmenistan was recognized as vital to the
successful execution of the humanitarian mission, especially in the
context of complex international circumstances.
