The day before, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the head of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Nobumitsu Hayashi in Tokyo.  This is reported by the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

 During the meeting, special emphasis was placed on trade and economic ties and the participation of Japanese companies in the implementation of large-scale projects in Turkmenistan.  Among them are an ammonia and carbamide plant in Mary, a sulfuric acid plant in Turkmenabat, a urea plant in Karabogaz, a gas chemical complex in Kiyanly, and a plant for the production of gasoline from natural gas in Ovadandepe.

 The parties noted the progressive dynamics of the development of Turkmen-Japanese relations across the entire spectrum of cooperation.  At the same time, an active and open dialogue between the leadership of the two countries is emphasized, which contributes to the further strengthening of interstate ties.

 An exchange of views also took place on priority joint projects in the gas chemical, transport and agricultural fields scheduled for implementation in Turkmenistan.