On February 12, 2020, a representative delegation of the Russian
Federation headed by the Governor of Saint-Petersburg A.D.Beglov has
arrived to Ashgabat.
In the first half of the day on February 13, the guest was received by
the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. During the
meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of political, economic
and cultural-humanitarian scope. It was noted that the collaboration of
Turkmenistan with the regions of the Russian Federation holds a vital place
in bilateral cooperation.
Then, the meeting of A.D.Beglov with the Deputy Chairman of the
Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
R.Meredov was held. The parties noted that the mutual visits of the Leaders
of two states serve as an important link in the development of Turkmen-
Russian relations. The positive cooperation experience in the framework of
international and regional organizations was voiced. In this context, the
initiatives of the Government of Turkmenistan aimed at the maintenance of
peace, stability and economic growth in the region, as well as beyond it were
specifically underlined.
The parties spoke about the high level of trade-economic ties, including
the constructive participation of the Russian companies in the number of
projects on the territory of Turkmenistan. The present and prospective
projects in the oil and gas, as well as in the transport spheres were
considered.
Also, the cooperation in the area of education, science, culture, art and
sport was discussed. The subject of establishing cooperation between the
institutes of higher education of Turkmenistan and Russia through the
formation of pertinent normative base with the aim of exchanging expertise
in various spheres, particularly in the area of high technologies was
discussed.
Speaking about the rich culture of the two countries, the parties
underlined the success of cultural events organized in Turkmenistan and
Saint-Petersburg and expressed hope for further cooperation in this course.
In the end of the meeting, the parties reiterated the adherence of two
countries to further strengthening of bilateral ties and signed a Protocol on
the outcomes of the talks between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of
Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R.Meredov and
Governor of Saint-Petersburg A.D.Beglov.
