Turkmenistan President Meets German Ambassador
President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, recently welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bernd Heinze. The meeting took place on July 24, 2024, where the diplomat presented his credentials to the head of state and conveyed warm greetings from the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
During the meeting, President Berdimuhamedov expressed gratitude for the greetings and extended his best wishes to the leadership of Germany. He congratulated Ambassador Heinze on his new role and wished him success in his diplomatic endeavors aimed at enhancing the friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Germany.
The positive nature of political and diplomatic relations between the two countries was highlighted, with a focus on successful cooperation on bilateral and multilateral levels. The ongoing dialogue within the “Central Asia – Germany” framework was also acknowledged.
Trade and economic partnership was identified as a priority area, with collaboration in industry, agriculture, banking, and transportation sectors being discussed. The President noted the significant contribution of German companies to the development of Turkmenistan’s economy.
Cultural and humanitarian ties were also emphasized as crucial for strengthening interstate relations and promoting mutual understanding between the people of both countries. President Berdimuhamedov reiterated his commitment to supporting Ambassador Heinze in his efforts to further deepen the fruitful dialogue between Turkmenistan and Germany.
Overall, the meeting between President Berdimuhamedov and Ambassador Heinze was described as constructive, with a shared goal of strengthening ties and promoting cooperation between the two nations.
