Astana, July 10, 2024, The Europe Today: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan held a meeting with Nurlan Nogayev, the newly appointed Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan, as reported by Kazakh media.
During the meeting, President Tokayev emphasized the importance of further strengthening the bonds of friendship, good-neighborliness, and strategic partnership with fraternal Turkmenistan. He highlighted the critical role that diplomatic relations with Turkmenistan play in Kazakhstan’s foreign policy.
President Tokayev assigned Ambassador Nogayev several key tasks aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. These tasks include:
Energy Transit and Transport: Promoting collaborative projects in energy transit and transportation, which are vital for both nations’ economic development.
Trade Relations: Strengthening trade ties to boost economic exchange and mutual benefit between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation: Fostering cultural and humanitarian exchanges to deepen mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of both countries.
The President also emphasized the importance of ensuring the quality and substance of the upcoming high-level talks, which are expected to further solidify the partnership between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
Ambassador Nogayev expressed his commitment to fulfilling these tasks and contributing to the robust and dynamic relationship between the two neighboring countries.
This meeting underscores Kazakhstan’s dedication to fostering strong diplomatic and economic ties with Turkmenistan, reflecting a shared vision of regional cooperation and development.