The President of Turkmenistan discussed prospects for partnership in the energy sector with the Minister of Energy of Turkey
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On March 19, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey Alparslan Bayraktar, who is visiting Turkmenistan at the head of his country's delegation to participate in the International Conference "International Year of Peace and Trust: the Role of Interregional Economic Cooperation in Ensuring Sustainable Development", TDH reports.
During the meeting, it was noted that Turkey is one of the largest trade and economic partners of Turkmenistan and occupies one of the leading positions in the country's foreign trade turnover. In this context, it was emphasized that there are great opportunities for the development of bilateral and regional ties in the fuel and energy, transport and communications, agricultural and investment sectors.
The meeting emphasized active cooperation with Turkey in the energy sector. Currently, one of the most important issues is the supply of Turkmen gas to the Republic of Turkey and further to other interested states.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov also noted that Turkish companies are implementing a number of projects on the Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea. The ongoing construction of a combined cycle power plant will create an opportunity to export Turkmen electricity through the Caspian Sea to neighboring countries, including Turkey and other states, Serdar Berdimuhamedov said, confirming Turkmenistan's readiness to consider specific proposals from the Turkish side on other issues of interest to our country and to support constructive initiatives of Turkish partners.
The head of Turkmenistan also expressed confidence that the results of the international forum in Ashgabat will give a great impetus to the further expansion of interstate cooperation in the energy sector.
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