The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held talks with the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Department, Minister Leo Doherty, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit.

According to the press service of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry, the parties discussed topical issues on the bilateral agenda, covering a wide range of areas of political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian nature.

The sides expressed their readiness for further partnership on such promising aspects as the development of trade and economic cooperation, in matters of energy, climate change, agriculture and water management.

The Turkmen side noted the important role of parliamentary diplomacy and, in this regard, it was proposed to intensify inter-parliamentary relations.

The diplomats also confirmed the positive interaction in the field of culture, archeology, education, in the field of learning English in Turkmenistan.

As a result of the meeting, was held the ceremony of signing the Protocol of Intentions between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and Great Britain.

Earlier it was reported that during his visit to Ashgabat, Leo Doherty intends to visit the Turkmen Carpet Museum, where the world's largest handmade carpet is kept.