Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Governor of the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, Igor Babushkin.

During the meeting, the parties stated that recently the relationship between Turkmenistan and the Astrakhan region has been characterized by active dynamics.

It was noted that there were common goals in expanding the range of products in mutual trade. In this regard, it was emphasized that the Turkmen side is interested in establishing closer contacts between representatives of the business community.

Continuing the topic, it was noted that in the future, the maximum realization of the potential of the Turkmenbashy International Seaport will be in great demand. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his readiness to consider constructive proposals for the use of transport and transit opportunities between the port of Turkmenbashy and the ports of the Astrakhan region.

The head of state also emphasized the expediency of exploring the possibilities of Astrakhan special economic zones to expand investment cooperation, assuring that Turkmenistan intends to further develop partnerships with the Astrakhan region.

I. Babushkin noted that in Turkmenistan, where a favorable investment climate has been created, well-known Russian companies are actively working, together with which a number of important projects have been implemented in various fields, and there are good prerequisites for expanding and diversifying cooperation in many areas.

At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed confidence that traditionally friendly, good neighborly relations will continue to develop dynamically, the Watan information program of Turkmen television reported.