Credentials from the new appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Turkmenistan (with residence in Astana) Rubem Antonio Correa Barbosa received today, on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova, announced the news program “Watan” of Turkmen television.

“In an effort to maintain and strengthen the friendly relations existing between our two countries, I have decided to appoint Mr. Rubem Antonio Correa Barbosa Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Turkmenistan. The high personal qualities of Mr. Rubem Antonio Correa Barbosa, as well as his diligence and professionalism, give grounds to be sure that he will make every effort to earn the respect and trust of Your Excellency”, - reads the text of the credentials signed by the President of the Federal Republic Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

On behalf of the head of state, the head of the national parliament congratulated the ambassador on his appointment to a high diplomatic post, wishing him success in his noble mission to strengthen friendly relations and fruitful partnership between the two countries.

During the conversation, the plenipotentiary representative of the friendly country was informed about the main directions and priorities of the domestic and foreign policy of Turkmenistan. Ambassador Rubem Antonio Correa Barbosa got acquainted with the structure and multilateral activities of the Turkmen Parliament, the ongoing work on legislative support for reforms in various areas and the exchange of accumulated legislative experience. In this context, mutual readiness was expressed to intensify the inter-parliamentary dialogue, including within the framework of international parliamentary structures.

The diplomat emphasized the existing potential for expanding partnerships in the trade and economic sphere, in the field of science and education, sports and tourism, as well as intensifying cultural dialogue, which contributes to strengthening the ties of friendship and mutual understanding between the two peoples.

At the end of the meeting, Rubem Antonio Correa Barbosa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Turkmenistan, assured that he would make every effort to further deepen multifaceted and effective cooperation that fully meets the interests of both countries.

At the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brazil to Turkmenistan, Rubem Antonio Correa Barbosa replaced Marcia Donner Abreu, who had previously completed her diplomatic mission in this Central Asian country.

Diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Federative Republic of Brazil were established on April 3, 1996.