Turkmenistan’s President praises economic ties with UAE

Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: As part of his participation at the UAE-Turkmenistan Business Forum, Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, praised the economic ties between Turkmenistan and the United Arab Emirates.

President Berdimuhamedov stressed his country’s focus on exploring opportunities for economic cooperation in different industries, including energy, trade, and green energy.

He highlighted Turkmenistan’s interest in increasing trade exchange with the UAE, given its strategic location, outstanding relations with different countries across the world, and its qualified workforce.

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Embassy of Turkmenistan, and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), organised the UAE-Turkmenistan Business Forum.

The Forum, which was held in Abu Dhabi, discussed opportunities for new economic partnerships for the business communities in the two countries.

The Forum covered key topics, including increasing trade exchange, attracting investment, and exploring new opportunities of collaboration. Different parties also discussed major opportunities and trends, and the two countries’ active and prosperous business environments that attract foreign direct investments.

The Forum was held in the presence of President Berdimuhamedov; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Raşit Meredow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan; Abdullah Mohammed Al Mazrouei, President of UAE Chambers and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber; Hamid Mohammed bin Salem, Secretary-General of UAE Chambers; Mohamed Helal Al Mheiri, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Chamber; Dovletgeldy Rejepov, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, in addition to senior officials and representatives of the private sector.

Dr. Al Zeyoudi said, “Our meeting reflects the focus of the leadership of the UAE and Turkmenistan on consolidating the bilateral relations between the two countries and expanding areas of cooperation. Our business communities are keen to explore promising opportunities that increase mutual trade and investment, and launch joint projects and initiatives.

The wide range of opportunities in the two countries opens new horizons for economic ties and creates new opportunities for common growth and prosperity.”He added, “The economic cooperation between the UAE and Turkmenistan covers a wide range of fields.

Today, we have a comprehensive cooperation plan that we are working to enhance with our partners in the Turkmen government and private sector. We look forward to raising the level of bilateral economic partnership in areas of mutual interest and expand the areas of cooperation between the two countries, facilitate trade exchange and investments, and overcome any potential obstacles.”