Meetings with Ambassadors of Romania and Cyprus to the EU

Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov held meetings with the Permanent Representative of Romania to the European Union, Ms. Iulia Matei, and with the Ambassador of Cyprus to the Political and Security Committee of the EU, Mr. Petros Mavrikios.

During the discussions, the diplomats exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations, confirming their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation. Particular emphasis was placed on the growing importance of Turkmenistan and the Central Asian region as a stable and secure bridge between Europe and Asia, contributing to enhanced intercontinental connectivity.

The Ambassadors underlined the timeliness of activating existing mechanisms of cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia, as well as the need to further advance EU–Turkmenistan engagement at the bilateral level. In this context, the importance of improving the legal and institutional framework was highlighted in order to facilitate more effective interaction between the relevant institutions.

Following the meetings, the diplomats expressed their readiness to maintain regular dialogue and strengthen contacts in Brussels at the level of ambassadors of EU Member States and Central Asian countries, contributing to the continued development of a mutually beneficial partnership.