The priority of cooperation between the countries of Central Asia and the Federal Republic of Germany is the economy. This was stated by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, speaking on Tuesday at the second summit "Central Asia - Germany" in Astana. The text of the speech of the head of the Turkmen state was published today in the central media of our country.

"I am convinced that this area is called upon to become the locomotive of our relations, to ensure strong and sustainable positions of German business in the countries of the region on the one hand, and on the other - the fastest and most effective integration of Central Asia into global economic and investment processes, including through relations with German companies," the President of Turkmenistan noted.

"Thus, it is obvious that economic, trade, investment cooperation in our format meets the interests of all its participants and has good prospects for development and expansion," Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized.

 "Among the key areas of partnership, I would highlight transport and logistics, communications, energy, industrial production, the chemical industry, mechanical engineering, medicine and pharmaceuticals, the agro-industrial complex, and developments in the field of information technology," the head of state continued.

According to the President of Turkmenistan, the prospects for economic cooperation between Central Asia and Germany are great.

"The favorable geographical location of our region, connecting Asia and Europe, its vast and diverse natural resources, serious demographic potential, combined with Germany's industrial and technological level, experience and established partnerships in the field of international business, open up great opportunities for our countries to work together," Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized.