President Tokayev meets with President of Turkmenistan

President Tokayev meets with President of Turkmenistan

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov who arrived in Kazakhstan to participate in the sixth consultative meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia. The leaders discussed the prospects for cooperation in energy, trade and economic, oil and gas, and transport and logistics sectors, as well as the expansion of cultural and humanitarian ties. The Head of State emphasized the importance of the visit for further advancing the multifaceted partnership between the two countries.

«Kazakh-Turkmen relations are developing successfully and fully correspond to the level of strategic partnership. I would like to express my gratitude for your support and unwavering commitment to strengthening our multifaceted interstate ties. As I mentioned, economic cooperation is developing in an upward direction. The governments are working to increase the volume of mutual trade to $1 billion. I believe there are all opportunities to achieve this,» said President Tokayev.

In turn, the Turkmen leader emphasized the dynamic development of bilateral interaction.

«Turkmenistan places great emphasis on cooperation with Kazakhstan. Our countries have established an active political dialogue and are developing ties in trade and economic, as well as cultural and humanitarian spheres. We are looking forward to your official visit to Turkmenistan and participation in the international forum,» said the Turkmen President.