The aspects of intensifying the cooperation in economics and trade were discussed at the Turkmenistan–Azerbaijan high-level talks that took place in Ashgabat. The sides highlighted the role of the joint Intergovernmental Commission in developing and expanding the range of traded products, and encouraged the intensification of its work.  The mutual trade turnover thrives on forward momentum, which is evidenced by the indicators for 9 months of the current year that are ahead of the similar ind...

The expanded talks were followed by the signing ceremony of bilateral documents. The existing legislative and regulatory framework was reinforced by 21 documents. In the presence of the heads of state, the following documents were signed:  The Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Long-term Trade and Economic Cooperation;  the Program of Trade and Economic Cooperation between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of...

Among strategic fields of partnership mentioned at the Turkmenistan–Azerbaijan high-level talks that were held in Ashgabat was transport, where broad opportunities exist for the development of transit and transport and logistics infrastructure. A particular example of that is signing of the relevant agreement on the Afghanistan–Turkmenistan–Azerbaijan–Georgia–Turkey (Lapis Lazuli) transport corridor to access Europe. In this regard, the sides mentioned effective contacts with relevant internatio...

Upon completion of the ceremony of signing the bilateral documents, Presidents of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan held a press conference. Commenting on the outcomes of the top-level talks, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov underlined the constructiveness of the talks that focused on the aspects of the bilateral relations, their status and prospects as well as the regional and global agenda. It was noted that Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan demonstrate the identity or similarity of the positions...

The official ceremony of meeting of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev took place in Ashgabat. In the morning, the cortege of the President of Azerbaijan, accompanied by the motorcycle escort of honour, headed to the Independence Square, where President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov cordially welcomed President Ilham Aliyev. The commander of the Guard of Honour reported to the President and the State anthems of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan were performed. The leaders of the tw...

Speaking during the press conference on the outcomes of the top-level talks in Ashgabat, President Ilham Aliyev noted that the peoples of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan were united with the history, culture, common roots, traditions and worldview. Summing up the talks, the President of Azerbaijan underlined that the present visit, during which the important issues of cooperation were discussed and the ways for the further cooperation were specified, would occupy a special place in the history of...

High-level talks between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev who arrived to the country on official visit was held in Turkmen capital. In the morning, the motorcade of the Head of Azerbaijan escorted by motorcyclists proceeded to the Independence Square where official greeting ceremony of high-rank guest took place. The President of Azerbaijan was warmly and cordially welcomed by the President of Turkmenistan. Having...