Ashgabat, 9 September 2024 (TDI): Turkmenistan and Malaysia have explored extensive bilateral and multilateral cooperation during inter-ministerial consultations in Ashgabat.
The talks were led by Turkmen Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Gurbanov and Malaysian Deputy Secretary General Dato’ Ahmad Rozian bin Abd Ghani.
The discussions focused on enhancing political, economic, and humanitarian ties.
Both nations committed to expanding their collaboration by broadening the legal framework and boosting high-level diplomatic exchanges.
Key areas of focus included organizing business forums, thematic exhibitions, and business missions.
The meeting also explored deeper cooperation in education, science, culture, tourism, and healthcare, aiming to strengthen both public and private sector interactions.
The consultations highlighted the importance of regular diplomatic engagements and a shared commitment to reinforcing the bilateral relationship across various sectors.
Turkmenistan, Malaysia Ties
Turkmenistan and Malaysia have generally maintained cordial relations, focusing on areas like trade, energy, and investment. Here are some key points about their relationship:
The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1992.
Since then, they’ve worked on strengthening their ties through various bilateral agreements and mutual visits by leaders.
The economic relationship between Turkmenistan and Malaysia is primarily centered around trade and investment.
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Malaysia has shown interest in investing in Turkmenistan’s energy sector, particularly in oil and gas.
Turkmenistan, in turn, is a potential market for Malaysian goods and services.
Moreover, both countries have explored opportunities for collaboration in the energy sector.
Malaysian companies have been involved in various projects related to Turkmenistan’s natural gas resources.
