On November 1, 2023, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan, welcomed Murat Nurtleu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The guest delivered greetings from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the head of state and Arkadag, expressing the neighboring country’s dedication to the traditionally friendly ties with Turkmenistan, based on the historical bonds of the two brotherly nations.
In response, the President of Turkmenistan sent his regards and best wishes to the President of Kazakhstan.
During the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan and the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan discussed a wide range of matters related to bilateral relations, which are of a long-term and strategic nature.
It was highlighted that the two countries work together productively within the framework of renowned international and regional organizations, such as the UN, OSCE, CIS, ECO and others. The Consultative Meetings of the Heads of State of Central Asia format also demonstrated its pertinence and effectiveness. In this context, the President of Turkmenistan wished Kazakhstan success in organizing the upcoming 10th anniversary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, in Astana.
The transport and logistics sector was identified as one of the key spheres of cooperation. It was noted that the advantageous geographical location of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan generates ideal conditions for the implementation of promising joint projects in this area. The energy sector was also named among the priority fields.
Apart from this, great significance is attached to reinforcing bilateral humanitarian ties. It was mentioned that the continuation of the practice of organizing reciprocal Days of Culture, festivals, deepening systematic contacts between representatives of the creative and scientific intelligentsia will contribute to enriching of lucrative cooperation in this direction.