
On April 10, 2026, an important meeting of high-ranking officials of the "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" cooperation forum was held in Seoul. The delegation of Turkmenistan was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov. This meeting served as a key stage in preparing for the first "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" Summit, which is expected to open a new chapter in the region's history.
During the session, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Ms. Yi Hye-ceclia Chung, the active participation of the Turkmen side was particularly noted. In his speech, Ahmet Gurbanov emphasized:
Key Areas of Discussion The parties expect the upcoming Summit to yield practical rather than just diplomatic results. The core of the negotiations focused on:
High-Level Meetings On the same day, the Turkmen delegation met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Cho Tae-yul. During this meeting, great confidence was expressed that the upcoming Summit would give a new impetus to interregional cooperation. The sides discussed organizational and protocol issues, including the schedule of side events to be held within the framework of the Summit.
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