The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, held a meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mali, Abdoulaye Maïga. The talks took place at the National Tourist Zone “Avaza” during the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries.

According to TDH, Turkmenistan places great importance on developing equal and mutually beneficial relations with all countries, including African states. In this context, the head of state confirmed his readiness to expand cooperation with Mali in political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

It was noted that cooperation with African countries is increasingly significant for Turkmenistan. The development of relations between Turkmenistan and Mali opens up great opportunities for introducing innovations in agriculture, effective water resource management, as well as implementing joint projects in education and vocational training systems.

The interlocutors also highlighted the mutually beneficial opportunities for exchanging experience in the fields of economy, energy, agriculture, education, healthcare, and scientific research systems.

At the same time, the importance of developing cultural ties between the peoples of the two countries and cooperating in organizing joint events in culture and arts was emphasized.

At the conclusion of the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga expressed confidence that the relations would develop in accordance with mutual interests and wished each other good health, well-being, and success in their state activities.