POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

On October 4, 2022, political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan were held in the format of a videoconference.

The Turkmen side was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V.Hajiyev, and the Kazakh side - by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan E.Konuspaev.

During the consultations, a constructive exchange of views on the bilateral agenda took place, the level of political and diplomatic dialogue between the two countries was considered, as well as the progress in the implementation of previously reached agreements. Noting the key role of contacts at the highest and high levels in the development of bilateral relations, the parties discussed the organization of the state visit of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Kazakhstan.

There were also discussed aspects of preparing and holding important international events in Kazakhstan in October this year.

The importance of a significant date - the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan, celebrated on October 5, 2022, was emphasized.

A high level of interaction within the framework of international structures was noted.

The diplomats voiced the mutual readiness of the parties to continue building up regional cooperation. In this context, the special significance of the IV Consultative Meeting of the Heads of States of Central Asia in the city of Cholpan-Ata, as well as the VI Summit of the Heads of the Caspian States in Ashgabat, was stressed.

In frames of the talks, the parties paid attention to the current state and prospects for cooperation in the trade and economic sphere, noting a solid potential for joint work.

Furthermore, the parties considered issues of cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Interest was expressed in developing partnerships in the areas of science, education and healthcare.