Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Federal Minister of European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Alexander Schallenberg on the sidelines of the Central Asia – EU ministerial meeting. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry.

The parties discussed the prospects for trade and economic cooperation, including the upcoming visit of Austrian businessmen to Turkmenistan in December.

Noting the dynamic nature of relations between countries, the interlocutors emphasized the importance of coordination in the international arena, especially within the UN. In this regard, Rashid Meredov expressed gratitude to Austria for supporting the neutrality of Turkmenistan.

Particular attention at the meeting was paid to UN resolutions initiated by Turkmenistan and relating to transport, energy, ecology and security. Alexander Schallenberg noted the important role of Turkmenistan’s active peace-loving position in the international arena.

During the meeting, the possibilities of strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and Central Asia with the OSCE were also discussed. Turkmenistan confirmed its readiness to actively interact with the organization.

Particular attention was paid to the interaction of Turkmenistan with Afghanistan in the interests of regional stability. The parties spoke in favor of implementing humanitarian and economic projects aimed at restoring peaceful life in Afghanistan.