ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, August 30. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a telephone conversation with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, marking their first discussion since Lee assumed office in June, Trend reports via Turkmen MFA.
During the call, President Lee expressed gratitude for Turkmenistan’s assistance in June, which facilitated the safe evacuation of 59 Korean citizens from Iran through Turkmen territory. Both leaders highlighted the strong bilateral relationship and noted the successful projects carried out in Turkmenistan by major Korean companies, including Hyundai, Daewoo, and LG. They also explored opportunities for further collaboration in energy, mechanical engineering, and other sectors, with President Lee requesting continued support for Korean businesses operating in Turkmenistan.
The discourse additionally emphasized the intricate
interconnections of cultural and humanitarian affiliations. The
officials recognized the pedagogical initiatives surrounding the
Korean linguistic curriculum within Turkmen higher education
institutions and the significance of Cultural Days in enhancing
bilateral comprehension between the two sovereign entities.
The discourse encompassed regional collaboration, particularly
within the context of the Central Asia–Republic of Korea alliance,
which encompasses sectors such as transportation, environmental
sustainability, and public health systems. The heads of state
conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the strategic preparations
for the imminent Central Asia–Republic of Korea summit scheduled to
convene in Seoul in the forthcoming year. President Berdimuhamedov
extended an invitation to his South Korean counterpart to engage in
an international forum in Ashgabat on December 12, commemorating
the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s enduring policy of permanent
neutrality.
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