TURKMENBASHI, Turkmenistan, October 8. The role of Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries in international transport is steadily growing, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov said on Thursday at the opening of the 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan in Awaza Complex, Trend's special correspondent reports.
“As the role of Central Asia and Azerbaijan in regional and global affairs grows as major political and economic centers, this opens up good prospects for cooperation with partners in Asia and Europe,” he said.
According to him, the dynamic growth of the economies of the countries in the region, their diversification, improving living standards and technological development make it possible to significantly expand business ties based on common interests and mutual benefit.
“I am convinced that today we can set truly ambitious strategic goals for ourselves,” Berdimuhamedov said.
He also stressed the importance of strengthening a common spiritual and cultural space of shared values and developing the humanitarian dimension.
“All these important issues and areas are to be discussed today, with assessments and proposals aimed at the constructive development and prosperity of our countries and peoples,” the President of Turkmenistan said.
