The 63rd meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 23. The meeting was attended by the relevant Vice-Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers of the country, the Director of the Caspian Sea Institute, heads of a number of ministries and specialized departments.
During the meeting, the importance and timeliness of meetings on the Caspian theme were noted, which is envisaged by the Concept of Activities and Priorities of Turkmenistan within the framework of the International Year of Peace and Trust.
The participants of the meeting also heard information on the results of the commission's work in 2024. Particular emphasis was placed on the work on the implementation of the "Caspian Environmental Initiative" put forward by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the plenary meeting of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
The meeting participants noted that Turkmenistan has been taking a proactive position in developing balanced solutions on Caspian issues for many years and has played an important role in developing the legal framework for cooperation in the Caspian Sea. This process continues in cooperation with all Caspian countries within the framework of international law. The meeting also considered the plan of activities of the Interdepartmental Commission for 2025.
