Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat
Official visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Turkmenistan began with a meeting with the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, reports Kazinform News Agency citing the Akorda press service.
President Tokayev expressed gratitude to the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty for the hospitality and noted his personal contribution to the development of cooperation between Astana and Ashgabat.
The Head of State emphasized that Kazakh-Turkmen relations are dynamically developing in the spirit of friendship, good neighborliness, and mutual support. According to him, the official visit to Turkmenistan is aimed at bringing interstate relations to a qualitatively new level.
“We approach the issue of developing cooperation with your country with great responsibility,” said Tokayev, adding that Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are strategic partners.
“Today you’ve mentioned the work of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission. I also observed the work of the commission and instructed the Government on what direction it will move and what decisions to make. Truly friendly relations with Turkmenistan are a priority for us,” said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in turn, welcomed the President of Kazakhstan and expressed confidence that the agreements reached during his official visit to Turkmenistan will contribute to deepening multifaceted cooperation between the two nations.
During the meeting in Ashgabat, there was an exchange of views on key issues of bilateral political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation.
Earlier it was reported that the Head of State had arrived on an official visit to Turkmenistan. A solemn ceremony was held at the Ashgabat Airport.