Turkmenistan and Russian Foreign Ministers met in Moscow
Turkmenistan and Russian Foreign Ministers met in Moscow
The parties discussed issues of deepening cooperation in political, trade, economic, and cultural fields, as well as exchanging views on international and regional problems.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Rashid Meredov held a meeting in Moscow. The two ministers discussed bilateral cooperation, as well as international and regional issues.
Preparations for Joint Summits
Following the meeting, Lavrov stated that the two countries are actively preparing for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit and the second Russia-Central Asia summit, which will be held in the fall.
Lavrov said, “Our positions on the international stage are close and coincide in many respects; this is particularly important for strengthening prosperity, security, and stability in Central Asia and the Caspian region.”
Emphasis on Cultural Cooperation
Meredov, for his part, underlined the need to complete the necessary documents for the establishment of a Turkmen-Russian University in Ashgabat.
He also touched upon cultural projects such as the construction of a new building for the Alexander Pushkin Russian Drama Theater in Turkmenistan, and the construction of an additional building on the premises of the joint comprehensive school.
The parties discussed issues of deepening cooperation in political, trade, economic, and cultural fields, as well as exchanging views on international and regional problems.
The first Russia-Central Asia summit was held in October 2022 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.