ASHGABAT: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday met with Turkmenistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov in the country’s capital, Ashgabat.
During the official talks, both parties reviewed bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Turkmenistan and ways to promote them in all areas.
In addition, they discussed consolidating bilateral coordination across political, security and multilateral areas at different levels, and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest.
Meredov organized a luncheon in honor of Prince Faisal and his delegation.
The official session was attended by Said bin Osman Suwaid, Saudi ambassador to Turkmenistan, and Abdulrahman bin Arkan Al-Dawood, director general of the office of the minister of foreign affairs.
Earlier, Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Prince Faisal.
The Saudi minister conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and their wishes for further advancement and development for the country’s government and people.
During the reception, the bilateral relations between the two countries were reviewed and the latest international developments were discussed.
In a statement to Turkmenistan media, Prince Faisal praised the positive encounter with Berdimuhamedov and said that relations between the Kingdom and Turkmenistan have been “remarkable” for 30 years.
He expressed Saudi Arabia’s appreciation for Turkmenistan’s government and people, adding that the visit came in the context of strengthening close ties and expanding new opportunities in all areas.
