ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 9. The Embassy of
the Republic of Iraq has officially begun its work in Ashgabat,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The opening was discussed during a meeting at the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs between Deputy Foreign Minister Serdar
Muhammetdurdyev and Chargé d’Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in
Turkmenistan, Jassim Mohammed Al-Attar.
During the meeting, the Turkmen side welcomed Iraq’s decision
and expressed readiness to provide all necessary support for the
effective functioning of the diplomatic mission.
The new embassy is expected to further strengthen bilateral
relations across political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and
cultural-humanitarian spheres.
The parties also explored opportunities to expand cooperation
between the business communities of Turkmenistan and Iraq, as well
as to develop ties in culture, education, sports, and tourism.
