ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 24. Turkmenistan and Pakistan discussed a wide range of topical issues of bilateral cooperation within the framework of political consultations, TurkicWorld reports.
According to the Turkmen Foreign Ministry, the delegations of both countries were headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
During the consultations, the parties touched upon a wide range of topical issues of bilateral cooperation in various fields.
The delegations stressed the importance of joint efforts in combating global challenges and threats, including terrorism and cybercrime.
At the same time, they stated that Turkmenistan and Pakistan are constructively cooperating within the framework of international and regional structures, in particular, the countries mutually support the initiatives and proposals put forward by the two states.
Furthermore, at the meeting, the parties considered ways to increase the volume of trade and economic partnership, improve the contractual and legal framework, implement promising joint projects in the fields of energy and transport, and also noted the priority nature of humanitarian partnership in such areas as culture and education.
Meanwhile, on July 23, 2024, the visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Rashid Meredov to Pakistan began, within the framework of which the delegation met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari.
At the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to cooperation in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres.