President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow met with the President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, the information program “Vatan” reported.

The meeting took place in Avaza on the sidelines of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries.

During the meeting, the President of São Tomé and Príncipe expressed gratitude for the hospitality extended and confirmed that the international forum in Avaza opens new opportunities for the sustainable development of landlocked developing countries and their integration into global economic relations.

The talks highlighted Turkmenistan’s commitment to developing friendly relations with foreign states based on its legally recognized status of neutrality, which has been recognized three times by the United Nations, as well as a strong interest in expanding cooperation with African countries.

“We support active cooperation not only on a bilateral basis but also within the framework of reputable international organizations, primarily the United Nations. Given your country’s geographic location and tourism potential, specific projects can be implemented in this direction,” said the President of Turkmenistan.

The head of state noted that during President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova’s visit, the delegation of São Tomé and Príncipe will be thoroughly acquainted with Turkmenistan’s economic potential, production, and export capabilities, and confirmed Turkmenistan’s readiness to support mutually beneficial cooperation upon receipt of concrete proposals for its development.