On February 8, 2018, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan there was a meeting with the head of the delegation of the European Union in Turkmenistan (with residence in Ankara), Mr. Christian Berger, who arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit.
During the talks, an exchange of views took place on the successes achieved and prospects for further enhancing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EU. The sides discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union. The sides also exchanged views on the issues of development of regional cooperation, as well as proposals on intensifying inter-parliamentary ties were discussed.
Noting the commitment to further development of Turkmenistan's cooperation with the countries of the European Union, the sides stressed the importance of holding regular political consultations, business meetings and negotiations that contribute to the formation of a reliable platform for further intensification of Turkmenistan's multi-faceted relations with the EU.