Ashgabat: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, recently engaged in discussions with Gismet Gezalov, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan. The meeting focused on examining the current aspects of Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations across various sectors.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the discussions emphasized the importance of political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian interactions between the two nations. Both parties considered the organization of high-level visits and meetings between leaders and representatives, underscoring the significance of strengthening bilateral ties.
The diplomats also reviewed preparations for upcoming events, notably the meeting of the Turkmen-Azerbaijani Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation scheduled to take place in Ashgabat. Additionally, the meeting explored opportunities for enhancing cultural and humanitarian connections, including the planned Days of Culture of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan.
Recognizing 2026 as the Year of the Horse in the Eastern calendar, and in light of Turkmenistan’s theme for the year, ‘Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses’, the discussions also covered potential collaborations in horse breeding and equestrian sports.