On the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Asad Majid Khan. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
The parties discussed key areas of cooperation. The priorities include: energy, transport and communications, trade and economic integration, digitalization, and the development of cultural ties.
The parties also discussed the issue of strengthening the international legal framework within the ECO and the country's contribution to its human resources.
Particular attention is paid to increasing the potential of transport and transit corridors in the North-South and East-West directions, stimulating cross-border economic activity.
Asad Majid Khan confirmed interest in organizing high-level events in the city of Arkadag under the auspices of the ECO, primarily aimed at sustainable development issues.
