On Wednesday, 11 December, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Ms. Terhi Hakala, who is completing her mission as the European Union’s Special Representative for Central Asia.
The European Union highly appreciates cooperation with neutral Turkmenistan, which stands for strengthening peace and trust in the region and the world, Ms. Hakala noted during the meeting.
Both sides emphasized the productive and long-standing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union. This cooperation encompasses specific regional programs.
Bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the European Union have recently grown more multifaceted. The countries successfully collaborate in various sectors, including political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian fields.
Cooperation in the political and diplomatic arena flourishes both bilaterally and multilaterally, notably within the framework of the European Union–Central Asia Dialogue.
The parties stressed the successful implementation of multi-year programs and projects aimed at fostering the socio-economic development of Turkmenistan
President Berdimuhamedov noted the successful implementation of projects in the field of legislation, science and education, agriculture, environmental protection and combating climate change. He confirmed the country’s readiness to further strengthen relations with the European Union.
The Head of State thanked Ms. Hakala for personal contribution to the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EU.
Ms. Hakala will serve at the foreign ministry of Finland and will work with the OSCE Chairmanship of Finland.///nCa, 12 December 2024