Islamabad: Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Islamabad, Atajan Movlamov, held discussions with European Union Representative in Pakistan, Raimundas Karoblis, focusing on critical regional energy initiatives. The key topics were the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline and the TAP (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan) power transmission line.
According to Trend News Agency, the Turkmen side shared updates on the construction progress of both projects, emphasizing their potential to serve as the foundation for regional energy cooperation. The discussions also covered broader cooperation between the EU and Central Asian countries, alongside initiatives for sustainable development. Both diplomats expressed a commitment to continuing dialogue and enhancing mutually beneficial partnerships.
The TAPI and TAP projects are part of several initiatives aimed at improving energy security, fostering regional integration, and promoting economic growth among the participating countries.