A signing ceremony for the Joint Communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Botswana took place at the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN in New York.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Aksoltan Atayeva and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Botswana to the UN Charles Masole held talks before the ceremony.
The parties confirmed their mutual interest in strengthening friendly relations between the two countries, as well as in developing bilateral political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation, including interaction within international organizations, primarily within the UN.
Ambassador A. Atayeva, on behalf of the Government of Turkmenistan, invited representatives of the Government of Botswana to participate in the upcoming International Forum in Ashgabat dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Neutrality Day, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality.
The parties emphasized that the establishment of diplomatic relations will provide an important impetus for the further strengthening of bilateral ties and the development of a long-term partnership.
