(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 15. Turkmenistanand the US discussed the current state and prospects for thedevelopment of bilateral relations, Trend reports.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan,this topic was discussed in Ashgabat city during the next round ofannual political consultations between Turkmenistan and the US.
The Turkmen delegation at the talks was headed by ForeignMinister Rashid Meredov, and the US delegation was headed by JohnMark Pommersheim, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for CentralAsian Affairs.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state andprospects for the development of Turkmen-US relations, as well asexchanged views on topical international issues, including regionaland global security.
Among the priority areas of cooperation, trade, and economicties, ecology, culture, education, and the humanitarian sphere werenoted.
Special attention was paid to the importance of regular meetingsat the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the approvedroadmap in the field of education.
The importance of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperationin the educational field, confirming the commitment of thecountries to cultural and educational programs, was emphasized.
Furthermore, the negotiators touched upon environmental issues,during which the US side welcomed Turkmenistan's accession to theGlobal Methane Pledge.
Meanwhile, cooperation between Turkmenistan and the US throughconsultations has become an important mechanism for discussingcommon interests and resolving issues related to politics,economics, and security.
Through regular consultations, the two countries exchange views,coordinate actions, and look for ways to resolve problematicissues, which contributes to the development of trust andstrengthening partnership.
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