Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov accepted the copies of credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Turkmenistan Luiji Ferrari, the information program “Watan” of the Turkmen television reported.
Congratulating the plenipotentiary representative of a friendly country on his appointment to this responsible diplomatic post and wishing him success in work, the Head of State stressed the interest of Turkmenistan in all measured strengthening of traditional friend ties and fruitful intergovernmental cooperation with the Italian Republic.
During the interested exchange of views held during the meeting, it was noted that Italy has been an important trading partner of Turkmenistan in the European space for many years. As an illustrative example, the long-term activity of Italian companies in Turkmenistan, their active participation in the implementation of large-scale programs of socio-economic development of our country was mentioned.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that mutual opportunities can be used much more widely. First of all, taking into account the diversification of the economy of Turkmenistan, the widespread introduction of high-tech industries, the implementation of major national and international projects in the fuel and energy, transport, agricultural and textile sectors.
The importance of strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between the Turkmen and Italian peoples, who have a rich historical and cultural heritage, was also noted. According to the general opinion, further mutual enrichment of cultures through Cultural Days, thematic exhibitions and scientific conferences will contribute to the deepening of interstate relations.
Saying goodbye, the Ambassador of the Italian Republic assured the Head of Turkmenistan that on his behalf he would contribute to the further intensive development of Turkmen – Italian relations and continue the course towards comprehensive expansion of the traditional partnership responding the interests of the two countries and their friendly peoples.
