The Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea held a briefing

On February 23, 2018, the Embassy held a briefing with participation of representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, heads of the Secretariat of the Cooperation Forum "Central Asia-Korea", the Association of Friendship between the Republic of Korea and Central Asian countries, representatives of higher education institutions, business structures and also the media of the Republic of Korea.

During the briefing Ambassador Mammetalyyev briefed the audience on the main aspects of Turkmenistan's foreign policy, implemented under the leadership of the President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, constructive initiatives put forward by a neutral state to address issues of global importance, practical implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, development of cooperation between countries in energy, transport, ecology, sports and other spheres. A special emphasis was made on the importance of the events that took place today - the ceremony of launching of the new construction phase of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline, groundbreaking of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan power transmission, as well as fiber-optic communication lines and inauguration of new railroad along the route Serhetabat-Turgundi, which have not only of socio-economic importance. As it was emphasized, the implementation of these projects will serve as an important factor of stability and prosperity in the region.

A separate topic of the briefing was devoted to the current level and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea.

Speakers at the briefing noted the stable and high growth of the economy of Turkmenistan, highly appreciated the peaceful foreign policy of the country. It was noted that the foreign policy of Turkmenistan is characterized by balance and dynamism. Highly appreciating the events on the occasion of the next stage of the TAPI construction, the speakers stressed the role of the Government of Turkmenistan in the implementation of this project.

Within the framework of the briefing Ambassador Mammetalyyev answered the questions of the participants.