Today, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov, who arrived in Ashgabat on a visit, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.

As noted during the meeting, Turkmenistan places great importance on expanding multifaceted dialogue with the Republic of Azerbaijan. Cooperation between the two countries is currently developing successfully in all areas.Political dialogue is being consistently strengthened, trade and economic ties are expanding, and large-scale joint projects are being implemented.

During the meeting, the importance of holding a Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan this year, designed to promote the development of regional cooperation, was also emphasized.As noted, holding this summit during Turkmenistan’s chairmanship of the CIS will be of particular importance.

The interlocutors noted the key role of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Azerbaijani Commission in realizing economic potential. This commission serves as a coordinating instrument, facilitating the diversification of ties in trade, logistics, science and technology, and other priority areas. The importance of effectively utilizing the advantageous geographical position of the two countries was emphasized, as this opens up broad opportunities for intensifying cooperation in the energy sector, developing international transport and transit corridors, improving logistics routes, and implementing joint projects of international significance.

The parties also noted the need to further expand ties in the fields of science, education, and culture, which serve as a solid foundation for strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between the two peoples.

Following the meeting, the head of Turkmenistan and the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan expressed confidence that the traditionally friendly Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations will continue to develop successfully across a wide range of areas.