During his state visit to Georgia, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held one-on-one talks with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili, according to the online newspaper "Turkmenistan."
According to the publication, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for developing bilateral relations, noting the high level of mutual understanding between the countries. Key topics of the meeting included expanding trade and economic cooperation, as well as developing transport, logistics, and energy infrastructure.
The presidents emphasized their interest in creating an effective Caspian Sea-Black Sea route that would connect Central Asia with European markets. Specifically, they discussed the potential of integrating the potential of the Turkmenbashy International Seaport and the Georgian port of Poti.
The parties also paid attention to the issues of diversifying export supplies of Turkmen energy resources using Georgia's transit capabilities.
Following the talks, a commitment to further strengthening the interstate partnership, consistent with the long-term goals of both countries' foreign policy strategies, was confirmed, the statement noted.