In Tokyo on January 23, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa, the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports.

At the meeting, it was noted that in strengthening bilateral relations, a special role is given to the development of contacts at the highest level. In this regard, the parties spoke in favor of organizing a meeting of the heads of the two states this year. At the same time, issues of holding the first Summit of the countries participating in the “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue were discussed.

The importance of parliamentary diplomacy, due to the regular nature of Turkmen-Japanese parliamentary exchanges, was emphasized. In this context, upcoming mutual visits of parliamentarians during the year were outlined.

The diplomats agreed to maintain intensive dynamics of interaction between foreign policy departments by holding political consultations at the level of senior staff and expanding contacts between representatives of countries with international organizations.

Attention was also paid to the development of trade and economic ties that are strategic, sustainable and long-term. On the cultural and humanitarian track, established interaction was noted in the fields of education, science, cultural exchanges, and the study of the Japanese language.

During the negotiations, the areas of digitalization and information technology, the environment and climate change were identified as promising areas. The ministers also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual interest.

As a result of the negotiations, a Cooperation Program was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for 2024-2026.