The implementation of joint infrastructure projects was discussed at a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the head of the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan Amir Khan Mottaki, the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports.
In particular, the parties discussed the implementation of the projects of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) power transmission line and railway projects.
The diplomats also mentioned the need to further intensify the Turkmen-Afghan cooperation in the field of security.
During the talks, the parties stressed the importance of developing and strengthening bilateral relations in all areas of cooperation. The interlocutors considered topical issues in the field of political, diplomatic, trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation.
The parties noted the effectiveness of the Turkmen-Afghan talks held during the visit of the Afghan minister to Turkmenistan in January this year.
The meeting took place within the framework of participation in the third meeting of foreign ministers of countries neighboring Afghanistan in the city of Tunxi (PRC).
