On Monday, 19 June 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of France to Turkmenistan Philippe Merlin.
At the beginning of the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan conveyed his best wishes to the top leadership of France, which is one of the country’s important partners in the European region.
Noting with satisfaction the positive nature of political and diplomatic relations between the two countries, the head of state noted their successful cooperation both in bilateral and multilateral formats.
Touching upon the topic of trade and economic cooperation between Turkmenistan and France, Serdar Berdimuhamedov highly appreciated the long-term partnership with French companies, which is expanding in the construction, oil and gas and communication spheres.
Among the promising areas of cooperation information technology, oil and gas, chemical, food industry, etc. In this regard, the important role of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-French Commission on Economic Cooperation was mentioned.
At the end of the meeting, Ambassador Merlin assured the head of state that, for his part, he would contribute to the further strengthening of bilateral relations and continue the course of expanding constructive, mutually beneficial cooperation. ///nCa, 20 June 2023
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