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05 Nov. 08:28

Ashgabat Offers Condolences to Afghanistan and Stands Ready to Provide Aid

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A meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister Ahmet Gurbanov and the Acting Chargé d’Affaires of Afghanistan in Turkmenistan, Fazal Muhammad Sabir.

During the discussion, the deputy minister expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the Afghan diplomat regarding the devastating earthquake in northern Afghanistan, which caused casualties and injuries.

Ahmet Gurbanov emphasized that Turkmenistan received the news with sorrow and affirmed the country’s readiness to deliver humanitarian assistance to the affected population of brotherly Afghanistan in the near future.

The Ministry highlighted that Turkmenistan’s longstanding tradition of supporting others in difficult times remains a cornerstone of fostering friendly relations and neighborly cooperation between nations.

This ongoing humanitarian mission is exemplified by the systematic work of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charity Foundation, which consistently provides aid to children and populations in need, including those in Afghanistan affected by natural disasters, reinforcing Turkmenistan’s unwavering commitment to helping neighboring peoples.

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Turkmenistan and Spain share experience in combating desertification

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A Spanish delegation led by Ambassador to Moscow Ricardo Martinez held talks with the Minister of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in environmental matters.

During the meeting, the ambassador congratulated the Turkmen side on the International Day of Neutrality and thanked them for the warm welcome. The discussions were later reported on the official website of Turkmenistan’s environmental authority.

The agenda included cooperation in environmental protection, joint efforts to combat desertification, and measures to address plastic waste pollution. Special emphasis was placed on Turkmenistan’s presidential initiative announced at the UN General Assembly, proposing the establishment of a regional desertification prevention center for Central Asian countries, along with potential areas of collaboration.