ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 15.
Turkmenistan and the European Union (EU) discussed ongoing and
potential joint projects in high technologies, transport, economy,
and energy, as well as broader prospects for expanding bilateral
cooperation,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The issues were discussed during a meeting on January 14 between
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the EU to Turkmenistan, Beata
Pęksa.
The parties conducted a comprehensive review of a wide array of
issues aimed at further enhancing cooperation across
political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian
domains, as well as preparing for upcoming high-level and top-level
visits.
Diplomats also exchanged perspectives on regional and
international matters, including discussions on collaboration in
environmental protection and vocational education.
In November 2025, Turkmenistan and the European Union convened
the 24th meeting of the Turkmenistan-EU Joint Committee in
Ashgabat, focusing on the expansion of cooperation across the
economic, transport, energy, and humanitarian sectors. The
discussions also delved into macroeconomic developments, trade
relations, and Turkmenistan’s ongoing efforts to join the World
Trade Organization (WTO).