AKIPRESS.COM - Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed ways to develop bilateral relations, the latest global developments, and issues of mutual interest, during talks held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed the President of Turkmenistan and expressed his confidence that the visit would contribute to strengthening the UAE-Turkmen relations and enhance the political, economic and cultural bonds between the two friendly people and countries, WAM state news agency said.

Sheikh Mohamed emphasized that the UAE, led by President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, gives great importance to relations with Turkmenistan.

Turkmen President expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality, lauding the overall cultural renaissance being witnessed by the UAE in all fields.

Sheikh Mohamed and Berdimuhamedov also discussed ways to develop cooperation in investment, economic, tourism, cultural and other domains, which would contribute to achieving the aspirations of the two countries and its people.

They also reviewed a number of regional and global issues of mutual interest. In conclusion, they emphasized their joint desire to boost relations and intensify ties, co-operation and co-ordination in all fields that serve development, progress, and welfare of the two friendly people.

They stressed the importance of doubling the international community's efforts to achieve peace, security and co-existence in the region and the world to promote tolerance, dialogue and concepts of co-existence among various people.

Turkmenistan delegation included Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Esenmyrat Orazgeldiyev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers; Bahargul Abdyyeva, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers; Maksat Babayev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers; Yaylym Berdiyev, Minister of Defence; Begench Gundogdyyev, Head of the State Border Service – Commander of Border Guard Forces; Yagshigeldi Kakayev, Adviser to the President of Turkmenistan on Oil and Gas Issues; Shamuhammet Durdulyyev, Mayor of Ashgabat; Batyr Bazarov, Minister of Finance and Economy; Dovran Orazmyradov, Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations; Mammetmyrat Geldinyyazov, Minister of Education, Atageldi Shamyradov, Minister of Culture, Myrat Archayev, State Minister of Turkmenistan – the Chairman of the State Concern (Turkmengaz); Bayramgeldi Ovezov, Minister of Communication, Alym Owezow; Head of the State concern (Turkmenawtoyollary); Dowran Saburov, Head of the State Service (Turkmenhovayollary); Amanmyrat Gurdov, Chairman of the State Service of Maritime and River Transport; Mergennepes Annanepesov, Director-General of the State Association (Turkmen atlary), Rahimberdy Jepbarov, Chairman of the Board of State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs; Aleksandr Dadayev, Mayor of Awaza area of the Turkmenbashy, as well as a number of senior officials.