AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met on June 28 in Ashgabat with the Head of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia in Moldova Mrs. Irina Vlah, the foreign ministry said.

Bilateral cooperation questions were discussed. The parties expressed their commitment to continue the dialogue that had developed at a high level. The parties expressed interest in developing interregional cooperation.

Highly praising and thanking Turkmenistan for the construction of a social facility in ATU Gagauzia, Ms. Vlah noted the positive dynamics of the development of trade and economic relations. Speaking about the interest of the companies of ATU Gagauzia in the development of trade relations and activation their participation in the Turkmen market, informed about the export potential of ATU Gagauzia.

The parties discussed the possibilities of developing cooperation in the energy sector. The Turkmen side informed about the current state of the energy sector, in particular, the development of the gas-chemical and oil-refining industries of the country.

The parties agreed to continue joint work to expand cultural and humanitarian ties by organizing various activities to enhance ​cooperation.