AKIPRESS.COM - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Turkmenistan Lucia Wilde on March 17.

During the meeting, a wide range of issues related to the Turkmen-British cooperation in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian areas were discussed, the Foreign Ministry reported.

The Turkmen side noted the great potential for further expansion of interaction between the two states. Interest was also expressed in intensifying inter-parliamentary relations.

It was stated that in the development of trade and economic relations, a large role belongs to the activities of the Turkmen-British trade and industry council, which serves as an important platform for the exchange of views on further enhancing cooperation in all sectors of the economy.

Interaction in the field of education and science, as well as in healthcare, medicine and environmental protection was highlighted as significant aspects of the development of Turkmen-British relations.