On October 23-25, 2022, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov is in the Republic of Korea on a working visit to participate in the 15th Cooperation Forum "Central Asia - Republic of Korea".
On October 24, R. Meredov met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin Pyo in Seoul.
At the beginning of the meeting, the head of the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan conveyed warm greetings to the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
During the meeting, the Minister presented a written message from the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Kim Jin Pyo.
Expressing deep gratitude for the response message, the Speaker of the National Assembly highlighted the personal contribution of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the development and strengthening of Turkmen-Korean relations in a wide range of areas. He also added that he was looking forward to the official visit of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Korea in the near future. It was noted that the upcoming visit will serve as an important stage in the further development of traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
In the afternoon, the heads of the foreign ministries of the countries participating in the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Han Duck-soo.
During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan conveyed to the Prime Minister Han Duck-soo the words of greeting on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
During the conversation with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, the positive experience of cooperation between the two countries on international platforms, primarily the UN, was noted. The prospects for the development of relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea in the trade-economic and investment fields were also discussed. In addition, it was emphasized that an official visit of the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Korea is planned in the near future.
The sides discussed specific results of Turkmen-Korean partnership, including the possibility of widening the range activities of the Educational Center for the Study of the Korean Language and Culture of the King Sejong Institute Foundation based in Ashgabat.
The interest of the Turkmen side was shown to continue cooperation in the field of education, using modern information and communication technologies.
