During the talks between the heads of the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation on June 25, special attention was paid to the development of five-way cooperation in the Caspian region, the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports.
During the meeting, the initiative of the leadership of Turkmenistan to hold a special Summit of the Heads of Caspian States to discuss current issues and intensify work to maintain environmental security in the Caspian Sea was announced.
The need to complete work on draft agreements in this area in the very near future was emphasized. The parties agreed to continue an active dialogue on Caspian Sea issues.
Meredov especially emphasized the need for coordinated interaction between the coastal states. It was noted that the key areas of cooperation were clearly outlined during the Sixth Caspian Summit, held on June 29, 2022 in Ashgabat.
