AKIPRESS.COM - Turkmen-Georgian political consultations took place with the participation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan S.Muhammedurdiyev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia A.Khvtisiashvili on February 15, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan said.

The sides discussed a wide range of issues regarding the current state and prospects of political and diplomatic interaction, trade and economic partnership and cultural and humanitarian ties.

The high efficiency and importance of contacts at the levels of heads of state and government of the two countries were noted.

The productive cooperation between the Foreign Ministries and close interaction between countries on international platforms were emphasized.

Diplomats advocated expanding interparliamentary cooperation by intensifying the activities of Interparliamentary Friendship Groups.

The parties also praised the activities of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.

The areas of transport, energy, trade, agriculture, tourism, scientific and cultural ties were also identified as promising areas of bilateral cooperation.

The Georgian delegation also met with  Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov. The parties discussed topics of further strengthening the Turkmen-Georgian relations.