On May 31, 2018, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan there was a meeting with the Special Envoy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Portugal to the Republic of Turkey (with residence in Ankara), Mrs. Paula Leal da Silva, who arrived to the Turkmen capital on a working visit.
During the talks, the parties discussed issues of further interaction between the two countries on the principles of equality, mutual benefit and respect. The sides made proposals on the activation of diplomatic and inter-MFA cooperation. In addition, the sides exchanged the views on the development of cooperation within the framework of international organizations.
Focusing on Turkmenistan's readiness to continue multilateral cooperation with Portugal, the Ambassador noted the need to develop trade and economic cooperation and strengthen contacts in the cultural and humanitarian sphere. It was stressed that both sides have great potential for a significant expansion of the entire spectrum of interaction.
