National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Prince Albert II of Monaco as part of his visit to the Principality of Monaco. The meeting continued in an expanded format with the participation of delegations from the two countries, where the prospects for bilateral cooperation, including the space sector, were discussed, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.

Prince Albert II expressed gratitude for the visit and emphasized the importance of increasing dialogue with Turkmenistan. One of the key topics of discussion was space cooperation. Ten years ago, the Principality of Monaco proposed an orbital position for the artificial satellite “TürkmenÄlem 52oE”. In connection with the expiration of the target agreement in 2030, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov confirmed Turkmenistan’s readiness to discuss the prospects for continuing cooperation in this area. He also said that work is underway on the construction of a second artificial satellite, and Turkmenistan is interested in working together to launch it.

In addition to the space sector, other areas of cooperation were discussed. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted Turkmenistan’s readiness to cooperate in the field of environmental protection. With the launch of the green initiative, the Prince Albert II Foundation has done a lot to protect the hydrosphere, oceans and biodiversity. In this context, Turkmenistan expressed its readiness to explore opportunities for cooperation on the global climate agenda.

The cultural and humanitarian sphere also became an important topic of discussion. The National Leader of the Turkmen people emphasized the prospects of the partnership between the Princess Grace Foundation and the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care. In the field of sports, Turkmenistan pays great attention to the development of sports infrastructure and holding major tournaments.

In this regard, it was proposed to use mechanisms for building the capacity and practical experience of the two countries.

At the end of the meeting, the parties exchanged gifts, symbolizing the beginning of a new stage of humanitarian dialogue. National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left a memorable entry in the Book of Honored Guests of the Princely Palace, expressing his high appreciation for the creative initiatives of the Principality of Monaco and his readiness for close dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation.