Turkmenistan, Lithuania discuss issues of cooperation

AKIPRESS.COM – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov held a meeting with Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Vidmantas Verbickas on October 29, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reported.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current condition and prospects for developing bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Lithuania in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural-humanitarian spheres.

The diplomats considered the opportunities of organizing mutual meetings at high and the highest levels, which play the key role in the further development of interstate cooperation.

The need to strengthen inter-parliamentary dialogue was emphasized. They discussed the possibility of holding the first meeting of the Turkmen-Lithuanian Interparliamentary Friendship Group.

The sides noted the effectiveness of the partnership of two countries within regional and international structures, particularly the EU and the UN.

The level of development of trade and economic relations between the two countries was analyzed. The role of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Lithuanian Commission on Economic Cooperation and the need for its next meeting were emphasized.

Issues of expanding transport connectivity between the countries were also discussed. The Lithuanian side expressed interest in developing cooperation with Turkmenistan in the transport and logistics sector.

The importance of developing cultural and humanitarian cooperation, particularly in education, science, sports, and tourism, was also highlighted during the meeting.

The sides paid special attention to preparations for the International Forum on Peace and Trust, which will be held in Ashgabat on December 12.