Turkmen president: Russia remains important strategic partner

Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, April 12 / Trend, H. Hasanov / President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhammadov received Secretary Of State - Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Grigory Karasin, the Turkmen government said on Thursday. "Russia has always been and remains an important strategic partner, with which Turkmenistan is bounded with centuries-old tradition and good neighborliness, and perspective cooperation based on mutual respect, equal rights and taking into account national interests," Berdimuhammadov said during the conversation. In turn, Karasin expressed interest in order to "further develop contacts and friendship". The meeting also stressed that "the existing relationship between the top leadership of both countries, the regular exchange of visits at various levels, directly contributed to the establishment of efficient political dialogue, complemented by the intensive development of trade and economic cooperation". It is evidenced by a continuous trend of growth in trade turnover between the two countries and successful activity of major Russian companies on the Turkmen market, which is attractive for foreign investors". About 180 joint ventures are represented on the local market, Russian companies, including "Power Machines", "Itera" and others are involved in the construction of numerous industrial and social facilities, roads and communications. Joint work is underway in all key areas, primarily, fuel and energy, transport and communication sectors, industry, agriculture and health care. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az