ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 7. Turkmenistan
and Belgium discussed economic cooperation, trade, and development
of key sectors of Turkmenistan’s economy,
Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
government.
The talks were held during an interparliamentary meeting in
Brussels. The Turkmen delegation, led by Maksat Kulyyev, Chairman
of the Parliamentary Committee on International and
Interparliamentary Relations, met with Belgian parliamentarians
headed by Senator and former President of the Belgian Senate,
Stéphanie D’Hose.
The meeting highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy in
strengthening bilateral relations and provided an overview of
Turkmenistan’s socio-economic reforms, parliamentary activities,
and national priorities in sustainable development, digitalization,
industry, environmental protection, and international
cooperation.
Belgian participants, including representatives of the Flemish
Senate, expressed interest in Turkmenistan’s economic growth, key
industries, and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation. They
welcomed efforts to strengthen trade relations between Belgium and
Turkmenistan and supported the development of direct contacts
between business communities of the two countries.
