Turkmenistan, Pakistan Discuss Expanding Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Connectivity
Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: A meeting was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Islamabad on June 3 between Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, H. E. Atadjan Movlamov, and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on regional stability and security and discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Turkmenistan and Pakistan across a broad range of sectors of mutual interest.
Ambassador Movlamov briefed the minister on the key priorities of Turkmenistan’s domestic and foreign policy, as well as the country’s ongoing socioeconomic development programs. Particular attention was devoted to the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, which is being celebrated in 2026 under the theme, “Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses.”
The ambassador noted that the anniversary reflects Turkmenistan’s achievements in sustainable development, the strengthening of state institutions, and the implementation of wide-ranging reforms in the political, economic, social and humanitarian spheres.
The Pakistani minister was also presented with an overview of Turkmenistan’s major regional energy and infrastructure initiatives, which are considered strategically important for enhancing energy security, improving regional connectivity and expanding economic cooperation between the countries of Central and South Asia.
The discussions further focused on prospects for expanding interparliamentary engagement, with both sides highlighting significant potential for deeper Turkmen-Pakistani cooperation in the fields of energy, transport, trade, investment and humanitarian relations.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and advancing joint initiatives aimed at promoting mutually beneficial cooperation across areas of shared interest.
