AKIPRESS.COM - Chairperson of the Parliament of Turkmenistan D. Gulmanova met with Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Yoshimasa Hayashi on February 21 during the visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan to Japan, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reported.

The parties discussed issues related to the interparliamentary relations and cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan across spheres of politics, economy, trade, culture, and others.

Chairperson of the Parliament of Turkmenistan D. Gulmanova emphasized that Turkmenistan's state policy places significant emphasis on the advancement of international cooperation based on beneficial partnership with countries worldwide, in particular with Japan.

Furthermore, it was emphasized that cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan is thriving within the structures of international and regional organizations. Particular attention was given to the "Central Asia + Japan" Dialogue.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on bilateral trade and economic relations and noted the need to continue working on promising projects, taking into account the implementation of large-scale and long-term programs in Turkmenistan with the participation of Japanese companies.

The meeting also highlighted the broadening of cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan. The significance of providing instruction in Turkmen and Japanese languages at higher educational institutions in both countries was underscored.

Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Yoshimasa Hayashi emphasized the significance of further development and deepening of fruitful cooperation between two states.