Preparations for the first Summit of the participating countries of Central Asia and Japan were discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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Preparations for the first high-level Summit of the participating countries of Central Asia and Japan, scheduled for 2024 in Astana, were discussed on Wednesday at a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan by Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Special Representative of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Central Asia, the Caucasus and GUAM Ikegami Masaki, according to the website of the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan.
The parties discussed preparations for the first high-level Summit of the participating countries of Central Asia and Japan, scheduled for 2024 in Astana, and also emphasized that 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue, which was created on the initiative of Japan, the Foreign Ministry notes.
During the meeting, key aspects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan, which is traditionally based on the principles of long-term friendship, trust and mutual understanding, were also touched upon.
It was noted that a special role in expanding bilateral relations is given to the development of contacts at the highest level.
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