Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting via videoconference with the Federal Minister for European and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria Alexander Schallenberg.
As the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reports, the parties discussed the state and prospects of the Turkmen-Austrian partnership.
The Turkmen side proposed specific steps to develop cooperation in trade and economic directions. The activities of the Turkmen-Austrian joint commission, as well as close contacts between business circles, were especially noted. The industrial sector, renewable energy, transport, technology and other key sectors of the economy are highlighted as promising areas of partnership.
It was also noted the development of partnership in the cultural and humanitarian sphere. The parties stressed the role of the Turkmen-Austrian society in strengthening intercultural cooperation, the source notes.