Khankendi: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, held a meeting with Rashid Meredov, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in Khankendi. Rashid Meredov conveyed greetings from Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, as well as from Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the President of Turkmenistan.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude for the greetings and requested Rashid Meredov to extend his regards to the National Leader, the President, and the Turkmen people. The Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Cabinet of Ministers noted his impressions of the restoration and reconstruction efforts in Karabakh and expressed appreciation for the region’s natural beauty.
The meeting emphasized the brotherly ties between Azerbaijanis and Turkmens, highlighting their shared ethnic roots, history, and cultural connections. Both parties engaged in an exchange of views on cooperation in various fields such as energy, transport, culture, humanitarian affairs, science, and education. They also stressed the significance of holding Culture Days of Turkmenistan in Azerbaijan and Culture Days of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan.