Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the UN Security Council High-Level Open Debates, according to the Turkmen Foreign Ministry's website.
The diplomats emphasized their mutual commitment to further expanding political dialogue and practical cooperation in all areas of common interest.
Particular attention was paid to the significant potential for economic cooperation. Examples cited included the implementation of regional projects such as the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline, the development of power transmission infrastructure, and the construction of fiber-optic communication lines along the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan corridor.
The ministers also discussed preparations for upcoming bilateral events, including a meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Pakistani Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, as well as initiatives to hold joint business, cultural, and humanitarian events.
During the meeting, it was noted that high-level political dialogue plays a key role in strengthening Turkmen-Pakistani relations. Regular contacts between the leaders of the two countries provide additional impetus to the development of bilateral cooperation and the implementation of regional projects.
Following the meeting, the interlocutors confirmed their mutual interest in further developing the Turkmen-Pakistani partnership and continuing active political dialogue at all levels, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted.
