MEETING OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN WITH THE FOREIGN MINISTER OF THE UAE

At the site of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

 During the meeting, the parties noted with satisfaction the development of mutually beneficial relations between Turkmenistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Diplomats discussed the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UAE in international organizations, primarily within the framework of the UN and OIC. Speaking about the expansion of bilateral relations, it was emphasized that the opening of the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in the city of Dubai is an indicator of positive cooperation between the two countries.

The parties also emphasized the importance of holding political consultations between the foreign affairs agencies of the two countries and meetings of the joint intergovernmental commission on a regular basis.

During the talks, the foreign ministers emphasized the importance of comprehensive development of trade and economic relations between the two countries and, in this regard, the parties focused on the need for bilateral cooperation in the preparation and holding of the world exhibition EXPO-2020, which will be held in Dubai.