Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Christopher Jonker, Foreign Policy and Defense Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in The Hague, according to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, the sides explored ways to boost bilateral relations, emphasizing the need to intensify political dialogue both bilaterally and within the "Turkmenistan – European Union" framework. Views were also exchanged on pressing international and regional matters.

Economic cooperation was a key topic of discussion. The parties explored mechanisms for involving Dutch businesses in projects implemented in Turkmenistan, highlighting promising areas such as shipbuilding, port infrastructure, healthcare, innovative technologies, and methane emissions reduction.

The Turkmen side expressed its readiness to facilitate visits by executives from leading Dutch companies to Turkmenistan and to arrange meetings with relevant state agencies and business representatives.

Cultural and humanitarian ties were also addressed, with special note taken of the World Championship in Equestrian Sports and Akhal-Teke Horse Beauty Contest being held in the Limburg region.