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Turkmenistan and Georgia Strengthen Diplomatic and Scientific-Medical Relations
04 Apr. 17:05The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Georgia, Dovletmyrat Seyitmammedov, held a series of productive meetings in Tbilisi with government officials and representatives of the scientific community. During the discussions, the parties highly appraised the current state of interstate relations and explored the diplomatic and legal frameworks necessary for developing new avenues of bilateral cooperation.
Within the scope of political and economic cooperation, the Ambassador met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Alexander Khvtisiashvili. The talks focused on matters of regional significance, including the enhancement of transport and transit corridors, ensuring energy security, and increasing trade turnover. Both parties emphasized that organizing mutual visits is a vital instrument for elevating bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level.
Another key focus of the diplomatic mission was collaboration in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry. During meetings with the Georgian Minister of Labour, Health, and Social Affairs, Mikheil Sarjveladze, along with heads of leading medical universities and research institutes in Tbilisi, the participants discussed the exchange of modern medical technologies. Specifically, they confirmed a mutual interest in conducting joint scientific research in pharmacology and phytotherapy.
The Turkmen side highlighted the significance of the multi-volume scientific encyclopedia "Medicinal Plants of Turkmenistan" authored by the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. It was noted that this work serves as a fundamental resource for the international medical community, including Georgian specialists. Following the discussions, the Ambassador toured the Institute of Pharmacochemistry, where both sides agreed to maintain a regular exchange of professional expertise.
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Methane is a major contributor to global warming, with a heat-trapping capacity in the atmosphere significantly higher than that of carbon dioxide. The newly developed bio-agent features high efficiency in industrially congested areas, cost-effectiveness through the use of local raw materials, and complete safety for human health and the environment.
This scientific breakthrough aligns with Turkmenistan's sustainable development strategy, supporting its commitments under the Global Methane Pledge to enhance environmental oversight in the energy sector.