Ashgabat: President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov held talks with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat, focusing on energy cooperation, transport connectivity, and further strengthening of bilateral ties.
According to Trend News Agency, the meeting took place on the sidelines of events marking the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. President Berdimuhamedov welcomed his counterpart and expressed appreciation for Zhaparov’s participation in the celebrations, reaffirming Turkmenistan’s interest in expanding cooperation with Kyrgyzstan.
“Turkmenistan places great significance on strengthening its partnership with Kyrgyzstan, founded on centuries-old friendly relations, shared cultural ties, and mutual respect,” stated Berdimuhamedov. He emphasized Ashgabat’s readiness to deepen collaboration in areas of common interest.
President Zhaparov thanked the Turkmen leadership for their hospitality and extended congratulations to Turkmenistan on its significant milestones. He underscored that the bilateral relations between the two nations continue to serve as a solid foundation for long-term partnership, noting the increasing momentum of political dialogue.
The Kyrgyz leader highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation in transport and logistics, stressing the need to ensure the efficient functioning of international multimodal corridors that traverse both countries. The two sides also reviewed ongoing and prospective collaboration in the energy sector, a critical area of Kyrgyz-Turkmen cooperation.
Zhaparov invited President Berdimuhamedov to visit Kyrgyzstan next fall to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and the Sixth World Nomad Games as an honorary guest. Following the talks, the presidents reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing the strategic partnership and expanding cooperation across all mutually beneficial sectors.