MEETING WAS HELD WITH THE STATE MINISTER OF ECONOMY, TRADE AND INDUSTRY OF JAPAN

On June 28, 2019, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Mr.Yoshihiko Isozaki, the State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.

During the meeting, the sides noted the positive dynamics and strategic nature of bilateral relations. In addition, there was expressed mutual interest in intensifying cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan in the political, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian fields.

The sides noted mutual interest in further expansion of relations in various directions, among which, energy cooperation is one of the priority. The Japanese side conveyed to the Turkmen partners its vision and proposals for expanding cooperation in the gas industry.

During the talks, a great potential was noted for building up Turkmen-Japanese relations and the need for further support of regular contacts at various levels was highlighted.