ASTANA, Kazakhstan, November 25. Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov discussed the strengthening of bilateral cooperation during a meeting in Astana, Trend reports via the press service of the Kazakh president.
Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan views Turkmenistan as a strategic partner and a "brotherly" nation, highlighting the close geographical and cultural ties between the two countries.
"Trade between our countries is thriving, and other forms of economic collaboration, as well as cultural and humanitarian exchanges, are also flourishing. We are fully satisfied with the volume and quality of our cooperation, which is strategic in nature. However, we must continue to move forward. Today, we are addressing critical issues that will be resolved through this discussion," Tokayev noted.
Berdimuhamedov, for his part, reiterated that Turkmenistan's relations with Kazakhstan are built on the principles of friendship, brotherhood, and good-neighborliness, spanning a broad spectrum of political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation.
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan signed Comprehensive Program for Strengthening Friendship and Deepening the Multifaceted Strategic Partnership for 2025–2027 in October 2024 in Ashgabat. The program aims to enhance cooperation across various sectors over three years. Key focuses include boosting bilateral trade to reach $1 billion, improving transport and logistics, and developing energy collaboration in the gas industry. The program also encompasses agreements in media, education, sports, and maritime activities, ultimately intended to foster significant projects that strengthen the nations' friendly relations.
