ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 20. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Mahri Bashimova participated in a meeting with the deputy foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and representatives of the European Union, Trend reports, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between Central Asian countries and the European Union in the political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian sectors. The parties also addressed organizational matters regarding the upcoming "European Union-Central Asia" meetings scheduled for March and April 2025.
Participants highlighted the significant intensification of relations between Central Asian countries and the European Union at the highest political level.
In 2024, Turkmenistan and the European Union continued to strengthen their cooperation. The EU supported the modernization of the Turkmenbashi–Turkmenabat railway, and Turkmenistan received assistance in its efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), which facilitated the country’s integration into global trade systems and enhanced the investment climate, among other initiatives.
Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News Agency's WhatsApp channel
