Turkmenistan, South Africa Seek to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Ashgabat, The Gulf Observer: On the instructions of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairperson of the Mejlis (Parliament) D. Gulmanova received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to Turkmenistan, Lungisani Dominic Ntombela, on October 31, 2026.
On behalf of the President, Gulmanova congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to the important diplomatic post and wished him success in strengthening friendly relations and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation between Turkmenistan and South Africa and their peoples.
Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome extended to him, Ambassador Ntombela conveyed cordial greetings and best wishes to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov from the leadership of the Republic of South Africa.
During the meeting, the Ambassador was briefed on the structure of the Mejlis and its broad range of activities, particularly efforts to modernise the country’s legislative framework. He was also acquainted with the main priorities of Turkmenistan’s peaceful foreign policy.
Particular attention was given to Turkmenistan’s constructive international initiatives aimed at strengthening global peace, stability and prosperity.
The two sides also exchanged views on prospects for expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation, particularly within the framework of the United Nations and other prominent international organisations.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Ambassador Lungisani Dominic Ntombela described his appointment as a great honour and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to represent his country in Turkmenistan, which he recognised as a dynamically developing and peace-loving state with an established international reputation.
He assured that he would make every effort to further strengthen relations and promote cooperation between Turkmenistan and South Africa.
