President of Turkmenistan Engages in Talks with UK Foreign Secretary
Ashgabat, The Gulf Observer: In a significant diplomatic encounter, President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, held discussions with UK Foreign Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, David Cameron, on Wednesday in Ashgabat. The meeting, as reported by Turkmenistan’s esteemed news program Watan habarlary, highlighted pivotal aspects of bilateral cooperation and underscored shared commitments to international peace, security, and economic development.
Emphasizing the crucial role of the UK Trade and Industry Council, both parties reiterated their dedication to leveraging this platform extensively to enhance economic cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Kingdom.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s unwavering commitment to its foreign policy grounded in the legal status of permanent neutrality, which has been duly recognized twice by resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly. This principled stance forms the foundation of Turkmenistan’s extensive international engagements aimed at fostering peace, security, and sustainable development globally.
“We attach great importance to developing relations with foreign countries based on friendship, equality, and mutual respect. We consider it necessary to use international law and only diplomatic instruments to address challenges and conflicts,” remarked President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, underscoring Turkmenistan’s diplomatic principles.
The discussions also spotlighted the burgeoning bilateral trade turnover and effective collaboration in various sectors, including banking, finance, insurance, chemical industry, and trade.
Furthermore, the leaders addressed pressing concerns regarding climate change and its profound impact on human lives, reflecting a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. They also acknowledged the vast potential for cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the two nations.
In the realm of education, both sides expressed eagerness for collaboration, particularly in utilizing educational programs and advancing English language teaching.
Concluding the fruitful meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron extended warm wishes for each other’s well-being, prosperity, and success in all endeavors, affirming the enduring friendship and partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Kingdom.
This diplomatic engagement marks yet another milestone in the evolving relationship between the two nations, characterized by mutual respect, cooperation, and a shared vision for a better future.
