Turkmenistan Keen To Larger Energy-Transit Co-Op With Kazakhstan - President
Date
10/10/2024 10:08:16 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 10.
Turkmenistan is ready to actively cooperate with Kazakhstan to
noticeably increase energy supplies and transit, the President of
Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov said at the extended talks with
President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev, Trend reports via Turkmenistan's official
media.
“The common asset already includes an implemented major energy
project - the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan-China gas
pipeline. Turkmenistan is ready to consider together with Kazakh
partners opportunities for a noticeable increase in energy supplies
and expansion of their transit configuration,” the head of state
said.
The President also added that the level of trust and mutual
understanding between the countries allows to confidently build
long-term plans, developing trade and economic interaction.
Furthermore, Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted the
agro-industrial complex, chemical industry, machine building, and
textile industry as promising areas for further cooperation. He
also proposed the establishment of cross-border trade zones to
boost bilateral partnerships and expand the mutual supply of
goods.
The sides reaffirmed the determination of both countries to
deepen strategic cooperation, which was facilitated by the signing
of several key documents.
To note, President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev is in
Ashgabat on an official visit to participate in the forum "The
Interconnection of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and
Development" to be held on October 11.
The forum will be a platform for international dialog, where
participants will be able to discuss current global political,
economic, and humanitarian problems, as well as express their views
on the development of international relations. Heads of Central
Asian states and other countries are expected to participate in the
event.
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