On the meeting with the representative of the European Commission

On October 4, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with the delegation of the European Commission led by Dietmar Kriessler, Head of the Central Asia Section of the European External Action Service, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, a wide range of issues on the further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EU were discussed. Issues of interaction in the Central Asia - European Union format were also discussed. The parties noted the effectiveness of EU projects implemented in Turkmenistan in key areas.

Cooperation on regional security and development, climate issues, environmental protection, green and digital transformations, interaction in the energy sector and the transport and logistics industry were identified as priority areas.

Regarding the creation of new transport corridors, the interlocutors emphasized that the launch of the Trans-Caspian Coordination Platform of Transport Crossings will contribute to the sustainable economic and social development of the region.