The latest round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the State of Qatar was held in Ashgabat. The talks were attended by Ahmet Gurbanov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

Key topics included arranging reciprocal visits at the highest and high levels, strengthening the legal framework for bilateral relations, and coordinating efforts within the United Nations.

The diplomats reaffirmed Ashgabat’s and Doha’s commitment to the principles of preventive diplomacy, mutual respect and consideration of national interests.

During the consultations, particular attention was given to opportunities for expanding economic cooperation and implementing joint investment projects. The two sides agreed to step up the work of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission and organize a series of business forums to establish direct contacts between business communities in the two countries.

Energy, digitalization and tourism were identified as priority areas for cooperation. The sides also discussed holding reciprocal Days of Culture and expanding academic exchange programmes.

The political consultations marked an important step towards strengthening political dialogue between Turkmenistan and Qatar, developing economic ties and creating new opportunities for cooperation across various fields.