The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan discussed cooperation priorities with the EU Special Representative for Central Asia
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On May 13, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting between Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia, Teri Hakala, the foreign ministry of our country reports.
The parties exchanged views on the current partnership agenda and prospects for further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EU.
Cooperation in the field of environmental protection, green and digital transformation, education, energy and the transport and logistics industry were identified as priority areas.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the agenda of the Joint Conference of Turkmenistan and the EU, dedicated to 30 years of cooperation.
Organizational issues of the Ministerial Conference in the “Central Asia – European Union” format, which will be held in Ashgabat, were also considered.
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