BAKU: The UAE and Turkmenistan are actively developing strong and mutually beneficial relations, a source in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Trend.

“The UAE believes that communication and dialogue strengthen and develop beneficial ties that serve its national interests, those of the region, and the world. The UAE and Turkmenistan are aggressively building strong and mutually beneficial connections, paving the path for a prosperous future for both nations,” the source said.

The representative of the Ministry noted that over the past two years, bilateral trade has witnessed significant growth, with high-level officials from both countries engaging in regular visits, reflecting a commitment to strengthening ties.

“His Excellency Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the President of Turkmenistan, visited the UAE in December 2023 to participate in COP28 at the invitation of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Furthermore, His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of th
e Turkmen people, made visits to the UAE in February 2023 and January 2024,” the source added.

It was stressed that these and other diplomatic exchanges underline the commitment to strengthening closer ties and cooperation between the two countries.

“The UAE has deep and distinctive connections with other nations, reflecting its principles of openness, partnering, creating bridges, solidifying peace, and serving the common interests of nations and peoples to achieve international peace and security. The country thinks conversation, cooperation, and bridge-building are needed to find innovative and enduring solutions to contemporary difficulties,” the representative concluded.

Meanwhile, cooperation between the UAE and Turkmenistan is rapidly expanding in various sectors, including energy, transport infrastructure, tourism, and trade.

UAE companies invest in Turkmenistan’s oil and gas production, bolstering both economies and deepening the potential collaboration.

Source: Trend News Agency