President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in Ashgabat on Wednesday, the official Turkmen media reported.
During the meeting, the Turkmen President expressed satisfaction that Turkmen-Tatar cooperation is now actively developing, building a solid foundation and expanding into new areas.
The sides emphasized the importance of expanding export-import operations and broadening the types of goods and services sent.
President Berdimuhamedov stated that it is important to strengthen work on establishing and developing ties between business groups, creating joint ventures, attracting them to exhibitions, forums and fairs.
Turkmen President thanked Rustam Minnikhanov for his contribution to the development of historically friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Tatarstan, wishing the Head of Tatarstan good health, success in his endeavors, prosperity, and well-being to the brotherly people of Tatarstan.
President of Turkmenistan Meets With Governor of Astrakhan Region, Russia:
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the governor of Astrakhan Igor Babushkin on Wednesday. The governor arrived in Turkmenistan to lead the Khazar - Sea of Friendship convoy.
The meeting focused on the possibilities for coordinating work in shipbuilding industries. The sides discussed strengthening traditional ties in education, science, culture, and tourism.
The parties noted that there are great opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation with Astrakhan Region, including trade and economic relations. During the meeting the interest in expanding types of goods in mutual trade and establishing closer ties between representatives of business groups was emphasized.
In addition, the Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and discussed expanding the long-standing and fruitful cooperation.
