The 63rd meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Caspian Sea Issues was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, which was attended by deputy prime ministers, the director of the Caspian Sea Institute, heads of a number of ministries and relevant departments of the country.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, during the meeting, information was heard on the results of the work of the Interdepartmental Commission in 2024. Particular emphasis was placed on the work to implement the «Caspian Environmental Initiative» put forward by the President of Turkmenistan at the plenary meeting of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. Turkmenistan has been taking a proactive position for many years in developing balanced solutions on Caspian issues and has played an important role in developing the legal framework for cooperation in the Caspian Sea. This process continues in cooperation with all Caspian countries within the framework of international law, the meeting participants emphasized.

The meeting also considered the Action Plan of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on Caspian Sea Issues for 2025, the source notes.