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Marat Khusnullin and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev
Meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Russia and Turkmenistan
Marat Khusnullin at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Russia and Turkmenistan
Nokerguly Atagulyev at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Russia and Turkmenistan
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Marat Khusnullin and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev
The 13th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Marat Khusnullin and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev.
"Today, we are holding the first full-scale meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Turkmen Commission on Economic Cooperation in its new composition. We are committed to actively working to deepen trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation between our countries and to implement major mutually beneficial projects. Overall, Russian-Turkmen cooperation has a solid foundation and continues to grow dynamically. Trade turnover has grown by more than 30% in the first seven months of this year. It is important to continue increasing trade turnover, including through the possibility of Russian marketplaces entering the Turkmen market. We also collaborate on issues of industry, energy, culture, and education," said Marat Khusnullin.
During the meeting, significant attention was devoted to the development of transport infrastructure. Measures are being implemented to increase transportation by rail, road, and air. Work continues on developing the North-South international transport corridor.
The Deputy Prime Minister also acknowledged the successful presence of Russian business in key sectors of the Turkmen economy, noting that Russian companies such as KAMAZ have been operating in Turkmenistan for many years, and that Russian companies supply equipment and perform complex repairs in the oil and gas sector.
"The Russian market is a priority for us. We are interested in both importing and exporting our products, and we see significant potential for developing cooperation in industry, digitalization, and agriculture. We will also facilitate joint events for the business communities of both countries. In education, we are interested in exploring Russian digital solutions to create a unified educational system. The protocol of today's meeting covers all areas of bilateral relations, and we will make every effort to implement the planned measures," said Nokerguly Atagulyev.
Following the meeting, a package of documents was signed, including the minutes of the intergovernmental commission meeting, action plans for cooperation between the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and Turkmenistan's Ministry of Education, and between Rosreestr and the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan. Additionally, an agreement on technological and marketing cooperation between the St. Petersburg and Turkmenistan Commodity and Raw Materials Exchanges was signed, as well as an agreement between the customs services of the two countries on streamlining customs procedures for the movement of goods and transport services between Russia and Turkmenistan. Three memorandums on cooperation in equestrian sports and horse breeding were also signed.
More than 50 representatives from relevant agencies and companies participated in the commission's work on the Russian side. The intergovernmental commission also included talks between the St. Petersburg administration and the Ashgabat mayor's office.
Marat Khusnullin also held a working meeting with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The Deputy Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Turkmen head of state for the opportunity to discuss strategic partnership between the countries. They discussed prospects for cooperation in key sectors. The parties also discussed transportation issues, as well as the shallowing of the Caspian Sea, and outlined avenues for further cooperation.
"The leaders of our countries – Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and Serdar Gurbangulyevich Berdimuhamedov – are constantly focused on strengthening bilateral relations. This year, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War together. We appreciate that in Turkmenistan, like in Russia, we cherish the memory of the courage and heroism of our ancestors who fought together against fascism," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.
During his working visit to Turkmenistan, Marat Khusnullin also visited the new smart city of Arkadag, where he learned about the experience of his Turkmen colleagues in housing construction, integrated territorial development, and public amenities. The visit also included a visit to the Aba Annayev International Horse Breeding Academy, the city circus, and the country's main mosque, Turkmenbashi Ruhy, in the village of Kipchak.
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