MEETING AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN WITH THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF TURKIC STATES

On March 13, 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov received the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Bagdat Amreyev, who arrived in the capital of Turkmenistan at the head of the mission of observers from the OTS to the presidential elections in Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, it was noted that Turkmenistan considers the development of relations with the Organization of Turkic States in organic connection with the general direction of its participation in regional and global economic processes.

It was emphasized that Turkmenistan is interested in its partnership with a number of international structures affiliated with the Organization of Turkic States, especially the Council of Elders, TURKPA and the Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, in turn, thanked the Turkmen side for the invitation to the elections; highly appreciated the elections of the President of Turkmenistan held in Turkmenistan and noted that the elections were held openly, transparently and democratically.

B.Amreev also emphasized the importance of Turkmenistan's active participation in the activities of the international structure he represents, drawing special attention to a number of important projects and programs currently being implemented by the Organization of Turkic States.