AKIPRESS.COM - Chairman of the People's Assembly of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimukhamedov met with Secretary General of the Qatar Equestrian Federation Ahmad bin Nooh Al-Thani on September 1, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan said.

The Secretary General of the Qatar Equestrian Federation conveyed greetings from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Expressing gratitude, the Chairman addressed the Emir with greetings.

Ahmad bin Nooh Al-Thani noted the recent presentation of the Honorary Certificate as the first International Academy of Horse Breeding and Equestrian Sports in the region to Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding from the Asian Equestrian Federation.

Berdimukhamedov stressed that he perceives this decision as a high assessment of the country's work in education and equestrian sports.

Noting that Turkmenistan is committed to the development of mutually beneficial relations with Qatar, confidence was expressed in further building up interstate ties.

It was also emphasized that two states have great opportunities for raising horses and exchanging experience in the field of equestrian sports, including by intensifying ties with the Qatar Equestrian Federation.

The sides expressed confidence in the successful development of cooperation in the field of horse breeding.