Today, the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who was invited as an honored guest to the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States, met with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov.

Conveying warm greetings from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Hero-Arkadag expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to discuss in a personal conversation with the Kyrgyz leader issues of both multilateral cooperation and prospects for bilateral interstate cooperation.

The head of the friendly country, in turn, conveyed his best wishes to the head of Turkmenistan and congratulated the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Milli Gengesh Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on being awarded the “Highest Order of the Turkic World” for his great contribution to strengthening friendship and constructive cooperation between the Turkic-speaking states.

During the meeting, a high level of political, diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between the two countries was stated, which are actively developing on the basis of the principles of equality, mutual respect and good neighborliness and in recent years have reached a qualitatively new level.

As noted, the successful development of the multifaceted Turkmen-Kyrgyz dialogue is largely facilitated by regular negotiations and visits at the state and government levels, which makes it possible to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest.

In this context, Hero-Arkadag emphasized the special, immeasurably high role of inter-parliamentary contacts that contribute to the intensification of Turkmen-Kyrgyz relations.

- Today, inter-parliamentary cooperation is an important component of interstate relations, has a positive impact on the creation of an atmosphere of trust and mutual understanding, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said, confirming the readiness of Turkmenistan to continue to promote in every possible way the activation of fruitful contacts between the legislative bodies of the two friendly countries.

During the meeting, key areas of cooperation were discussed, taking into account the existing prospects and modern realities. Trade and economic relations were named among the priority vectors.

It was stated that Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan have sufficient potential to increase the volume of mutual trade and investment, as well as the implementation of joint projects in various sectors. Energy, transport, oil and gas industry, and agriculture were named among the most promising areas for intensifying cooperation. The importance of encouraging direct business contacts between entrepreneurs of the two countries and improving the investment climate was also noted.

The interlocutors emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties, expressing their confidence that Turkmenistan and the Kyrgyz Republic have great opportunities for joint work and exchange of experience in the field of culture, science, education and sports.

At the end of the meeting, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Milli Gengesh Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Sadyr Japarov, once again emphasizing the inviolability of traditionally friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan, addressed the peoples of both countries with the wishes of peace, well-being and prosperity.