Issues of intensifying cooperation in the fields of transport, fuel and energy complex and other industries were discussed at the EU-Central Asia forum
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The delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Minister of Finance and Economy Serdar Jorayev took part in the second EU-Central Asia Economic Forum held on May 19 in Almaty. This was reported by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Kazakhstan.
The Turkmen delegation participated in the high-level plenary session on strengthening trade and economic relations between the European Union and Central Asia.
The main topics of the forum were the promotion of cooperation between the EU and the Central Asian countries in areas such as the green and digital transition and the improvement of the business environment. Participants also considered trade development opportunities taking into account existing EU initiatives and strategies developed jointly with the governments of Central Asian countries.
As a result of the forum, a Joint Statement for the Press was adopted.
On the sidelines of the forum, the delegation of Turkmenistan held meetings with the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrowski, Vice-Chancellor of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Global Affairs Märt Vollmer and Executive Director of the World Trade Center Pamela Coke-Hamilton.
During the talks, the state of partnership and the potential for expanding cooperation in the field of transport infrastructure, green energy, agriculture, and the oil and gas industry were discussed.
The parties also considered the possibility of attracting foreign investment in the strategically important sectors of the economy of Turkmenistan.
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On December 28, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended a New Year's performance at the Main Christmas Tree of the country, located in one of the picturesque corners of Ashgabat. The cultural and entertainment center "Alem" is annually chosen as the main venue for the beloved winter holiday.
For five months, the production plan at TCOR was fulfilled by 110.4%
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The President of Turkmenistan has written a book about Magtymguly Pyragi
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The WTO representative discussed the possibilities of intensifying cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia discussed prospects for cooperation in 2025 by phone
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