STATE VISIT OF PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

On April 13, 2015 Turkmen-Korean high-level negotiations held at the capital of Republic of Korea. The two leaders met within a narrow format and then in the expanded format with the participation of the government delegations in the Palace “Cheong Wa Dae”.

 

Main attention of the negotiations was paid to the trade-economical relations of two countries. Over the years, the largest Korean corporations, such as the “LG”, “Hyundai”, “Samsung”, “Daewoo”, “Kia Motors” and others are working successfully in various sectors of the economy of Turkmenistan. “In addition to the traditional areas of economic cooperation - energy, oil-gas and transport - we have opportunities to develop partnerships in new directions,” stressed Turkmen leader. “It is textile and chemical industry, construction of urban and road transport infrastructure”.

 

Heads of the two states in friendly and constructive environment gave evaluation to the development of bilateral cooperation after establishing diplomatic relations in 1992, widely exchanged the views on issues of mutual interest, including themes of bilateral relations as well as issues of regional and international character.

 

After conclusion of the negotiations in the expanded format, ceremony of signing of bilateral documents. By the applause of the parçitipants, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Korea Park Geun-hye signed a Joint Statement.

 

During the state visit President of Turkmenistan visited National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and had a meeting with its Chairman Mr. Jeong Ui-hwa.

 

As was stressed during the talks, filling new qualitative content of bilateral contacts, the exchange of experience in the field of lawmaking helps to establish a fruitful link between the parliaments of the two countries. In this regard, it was noted that a significant step towards strengthening relations between the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan became a visit of the delegation of Association of Parliamentary Friendship of the Republic of Korea in January this year to Ashgabat.

 

Then, the Turkmen leader’s motorcade proceeded to Sungkyunkwan University - the leading higher educational institution of the Republic of Korea. The ceremony of awarding to President of Turkmenistan the academic title of “Honorary Doctor of Sungkyunkwan University” was held in the conference hall of the University. The representatives of the scientific community of the Republic of Korea, the teachers, professors and the students of the university, as well as members of the official delegation of Turkmenistan gathered here on the remarkable occasion.

 

In the solemn atmosphere representative of the Academic Council of the university announced the decision adopted by its members on awarding President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov the academic title of “Honorary Doctor of Sungkyunkwan University”. As was marked, it is the first honorary title of the university awarded to the Head of the State.

 

In a festive atmosphere, by the applause of the participants of the ceremony the head of the University clothed President of Turkmenistan in the mantle and awarded with the diploma of the Honorary Doctorate.

 

Addressing to the participants of the ceremony, the Turkmen leader expressed gratitude for awarding him the lofty title of Honorary Doctor of Sungkyunkwan University, whose history dates back more than 600 years and which is one of the best universities in Asia.

 

“I regard it as a sign of respect for Turkmenistan, the recognition of the achievements of our country in the sphere of science and education, evidence of the friendship of the peoples of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea”, - said President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

 

Then at his residence “Lotte” hotel, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with the president of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Cho Dae-Hyun.

 

Within the framework of the meeting which was held in the business atmosphere, the sides discussed the prospects of interaction of Turkmenistan and Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union in the preparation and extensive coverage of the Asian Games. It is expected that more than a hundred companies, members of the union will distribute news stories and reports from the Turkmen capital on television and radio broadcasting to the audience in 62 countries. As is known, these issues were discussed in details within the framework of the International Conference titled “Asian Games 2017 and the role of Turkmenistan in the development of sport for peace” held earlier this month in Ashgabat, as well as within the framework of the International Sports Media Forum.

 

At the evening in the palace “Cheong Wa Dae” President of the Republic of Korea gave an official dinner in honour of the Turkmen guest, at which the two leaders exchanged speeches, confirming the continued commitment of the parties to the relations of friendship and mutual trust, the rate for a constructive political dialogue, the full economic and cultural cooperation. 

 

From the Palace “Cheong Wa Dae” motorcade of President of Turkmenistan headed to the airport in Seoul, from where the leader of the nation left to the homeland.