Turkmen and Italian Foreign Ministries Conduct Inter-MFA Consultations
Turkmen-Italian Inter-MFA Consultations Held
On June 23, 2023, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, V. Hajiyev, held talks with a delegation led by Ambassador Gianluca Grandi, the Coordinator for Central Asia of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, the two parties discussed various issues on the bilateral agenda and explored the prospects for the development of Turkmen-Italian relations. These included political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian aspects.
Both diplomats acknowledged the fruitful cooperation between Turkmenistan and Italy within the framework of prestigious international organizations, particularly the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU).
Given the importance of inter-parliamentary cooperation in interstate relations, V. Hajiyev stressed that a new composition of the Turkmenistan-Italy parliamentary friendship group was recently formed. In light of this, he proposed increasing interaction in this direction.
The parties also recognized the immense potential for further expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. They emphasized the relevance of organizing meetings and forums between entrepreneurs from Turkmenistan and Italy.
Additionally, the development of effective cooperation in the fields of culture, archaeology, education, and the study of the Italian language was highlighted as a priority.
Overall, the Turkmen-Italian inter-MFA consultations provided a platform for fruitful discussions on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring new avenues of collaboration.
