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The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze held a talks in Ashgabat on Friday.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov reaffirmed Georgia as a friend and reliable partner of Turkmenistan. He expressed confidence that Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s visit would strengthen bilateral ties and bring new opportunities for cooperation.
Trade and economic collaboration remain key priorities in the interstate dialogue, with notable progress in energy, industry, and healthcare.
A key area of bilateral partnership is transport and logistics. In this regard, Turkmenistan is willing to develop projects such as the Black Sea-Caspian Sea transport route, Lapis Lazuli, and "Green Ports," - Turkmen Foreign Ministry said in statement.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov also advocated for strengthening cultural and humanitarian exchanges, highlighting significant prospects for collaboration in culture, art, science, education, and joint events like exhibitions and conferences.
Irakli Kobakhidze also reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to strengthening and expanding its traditionally friendly dialogue and mutually beneficial partnership with Turkmenistan.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the bilateral documents prepared for signing at the meeting would provide new momentum to the Turkmen-Georgian partnership.
Following the talks, several bilateral documents were signed, including:
The Cooperation Program between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia for 2025–2026;
The Agreement between the Governments of Turkmenistan and Georgia on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters;
The Agreement between the Governments of Turkmenistan and Georgia on Cooperation in Plant Protection;
The Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Sports between the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Sports of Georgia.
China and Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday aimed at coordinating defensive efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving no agreed international framework for securing the vital route.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah said it had stopped firing on northern Israel and Israeli forces on Wednesday as part of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East brokered between the United States and Iran. However, a Hezbollah lawmaker warned that the pause could collapse if Tel Aviv does not adhere to it.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Iran and the United States, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire covering all areas, but Israel says the deal excludes Lebanon. Tel Aviv says the U.S. is committed to achieving shared goals in upcoming negotiations.
Construction has begun on a major new solar power project in Xizang, as China continues to expand its renewable energy capacity and push towards a greener future.
Iran suggested it would be "unreasonable" to proceed with talks to forge a permanent peace deal with the U.S. after Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people. The warning came from Iran's lead negotiator, parliament speaker Mohammed Bager Qalibaf.
Millions of Indians queued to vote in local elections across two states on Thursday, kicking off four key contests this month.
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to continue dialogue and avoid steps that could worsen tensions after China-hosted talks in Urumqi, with Kabul and Beijing saying the meetings focused on easing differences and improving relations.
Lithuania’s Prime Minister’s visit to Azerbaijan on 9 April signals a deepening strategic dialogue between Baku and European partners. Analysts say economic interests and geopolitical shifts are driving closer engagement.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday (9 April) that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a vital interest for both Italy and the European Union, pledging coordination with international partners to ensure safe passage.
Kazakhstan says oil exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) remain stable after drone strikes on facilities near Novorossiysk, despite damage to key infrastructure and rising risks to a major export route.
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