The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, at a gala reception on the occasion of US Independence Day in Ashgabat, announced the similarity of views of the two countries on many regional and international issues.
He noted that over 32 years of diplomatic relations, the countries have developed mutually beneficial cooperation in almost all areas, the Turkmenportal correspondent reports.
Meredov emphasized that since the establishment of diplomatic relations on April 10, 1992, the countries have maintained strong cooperation in the political, social, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.
-Since 2015, we have been working to expand multilateral cooperation between the states of Central Asia and the United States, which serves as the most important factor in sustainable development, maintaining peace and security in the region, - noted the head of the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan.
Minister Meredov also mentioned the historic summit of the leaders of Central Asia and the United States in the “C5+1” format, held within the framework of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan emphasized the effectiveness of the Turkmen-American partnership in international organizations, especially the UN. He expressed gratitude to the US government for supporting the neutral foreign policy, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Turkmenistan, as well as for supporting UN initiatives and resolutions developed by the country.