Georgian, Turkmen Foreign Ministers Meet in Ashgabat

Georgian Vice-Premier and Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze held a meeting with his Turkmen counterpart Rashid Meredov in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on November 29.

The Ministers expressed their satisfaction over the dynamic nature of the development of interaction between Turkmenistan and Georgia, and pledged their full commitment to their further development.

Noting the prospects for expanding international transport cooperation, the parties outlined plans for the future to develop modern mechanisms that meet the real goals and requirements of the partnership.

Speaking about the energy policy of Turkmenistan, both sides expressed interest in consolidating efforts in the development of international energy cooperation.

Both countries also highlighted the paramount importance of the five-party Lapis Lazuli Corridor Agreement. They expressed hope that through respective political support and the private sector’s due participation, the Lapis Lazuli Corridor will contribute to the development of the countries involved in the project and their connection to Europe.

Rashid Meredov thanked the Georgian Vice-Prime Minister for his participation in the 28th Conference on the International Energy Charter, which was held in Ashgabat on November 28-29.

By Thea Morrison