Turkmen Deputy Foreign Minister Participates in Dubrovnik Forum
Ashgabat, The Gulf Observer: Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova visited Croatia on June 26–27 to participate in the international Dubrovnik Forum, held under the theme “The Age of Multipolarity: Many Directions, One Future.”
The forum brought together senior government officials, foreign policy representatives from more than 30 countries, as well as leaders and representatives of international organizations, research institutions, academia and the business community.
Discussions focused on the evolving architecture of international relations, sustainable development, industrial transformation, international trade, transport and logistics cooperation, energy security, digitalization and artificial intelligence.
Addressing the panel session titled “Universal Values in a Multipolar World: What Can We Learn from Each Other?”, Byashimova outlined Turkmenistan’s approach to promoting a culture of peace, dialogue, mutual respect and trust in international relations. She highlighted the country’s policy of positive and permanent neutrality and its experience in advancing international cooperation.
The deputy foreign minister reaffirmed that Turkmenistan supports an international order based on respect for sovereignty, non-interference in the internal affairs of states, the peaceful settlement of disputes, equal dialogue and strict adherence to the United Nations Charter.
On the sidelines of the forum, Byashimova held separate bilateral meetings with Frano Matušić, State Secretary for Political Affairs at Croatia’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs; Ivanka Tasheva, Deputy Foreign Minister of Bulgaria; and Nevena Jovanović, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia.
During the meeting with Croatia, the two sides reviewed the current state and future prospects of Turkmen-Croatian relations, noting the high level of contacts between their foreign ministries. They discussed expanding cooperation in trade and economic affairs, environmental security, the work of the intergovernmental commission, and strengthening direct links between the business communities of both countries. They also expressed support for broadening cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
In talks with Bulgaria, the diplomats explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral relations in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic and cultural spheres. They also praised the constructive partnership between the two countries within international organizations, particularly the United Nations and the European Union.
During the meeting with Serbia, both sides welcomed the high level of Turkmen-Serbian cooperation and discussed prospects for expanding collaboration in political, economic and cultural fields, reaffirming their commitment to further deepening bilateral ties.
