HH The Amir Holds Official Talks Session with Tukmenistan's President
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held on Monday an official talks session with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow.
The President of Turkmenistan first expressed his welcome to HH The Amir and the accompanying delegation. Afterwards the President expressed his hope that the visit will lead to enhancing cooperation in all fields. Berdimuhamedow was also full of praise for HH The Amir for supporting Turkmenistan by enhancing economic ties.
The President also commended Qatar's high ability of hosting sporting events, especially the Asian Games 2006, and congratulated HH The Amir for hosting World Cup 2022.
For his part HH The Amir thanked the President for the welcome and highlighted that the two countries are celebrating 20 years of diplomatic relations. HH The Amir took the chance to highlight the strong friendship between the people of both countries. HH The Amir also congratulated the President for hosting the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in 2017, wishing the success in the hosting.
The two sides then discussed bilateral relations and the means to enhance them. They also discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, economy, education, sports and culture. Investment opportunities in both countries also reviewed. They also discussed regional and international issues of joint interest.
HH The Amir and the President of Turkmenistan oversaw the signing of eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) in the financial, sports, transport, tourism, education, culture, air transport, and civil aviation.
Members of the official delegation accompanying HH The Amir attended the meeting, as did members of Turkmenistan's cabinet.