Opinions & Interviews

MINSK, 12 May (BelTA) – Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is convinced that the cooperation of Belarus and Turkmenistan is increasingly vibrant. He made the statement at the opening ceremony of the Turkmenistan Embassy in Belarus on 12 May, BelTA has learned.

According to the Turkmenistan leader, “the new building will rely on a solid foundation of bilateral friendship and mutual understanding.” He believes that the Embassy of Turkmenistan will do its best to develop bilateral ties. “The work of the Embassy will comply with a high level of Belarus- Turkmenistan relations,” the President of Turkmenistan emphasized.

He remarked that the Turkmen side is eager to advance Belarus-Turkmenistan ties to a brand-new level. The two countries maintain versatile contacts, and a solid legal framework contributes to it.

According to Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, it is very important that Belarus and Turkmenistan have similar stances on international issues; the two states maintain productive cooperation in international organizations. “It meets the long-term interests of the two countries,” the Turkmenistan leader said.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Alexander Lukashenko took part in the opening ceremony of the Turkmenistan Embassy in Minsk. The heads of state were informed about the working conditions of diplomats and saw an exhibition featuring Turkmen traditions and culture at the museum.