Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Special Representative of the Japanese Foreign Ministry for Central Asia, the Caucasus and GUAM Ikegami Masaki, the press service of the foreign ministry reports.
The parties discussed key aspects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan, which is traditionally based on the principles of friendship, trust and mutual understanding. A special role in expanding bilateral relations of contacts at the highest level was noted.
In addition, issues of preparation for the first high-level Summit of Central Asian countries and Japan, scheduled for 2024 in Astana, were raised. It was also emphasized that in 2024 it will be 20 years since the creation of the “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue, initiated by the Japanese side.
