PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN MET WITH LEADERSHIP OF MALAYSIAN COMPANY “PETRONAS”

On December 19, 2024, in the framework of his official visit to Malaysia, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the leadership of the Malaysian company “Petronas” headed by President and Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tengku M. Taufik.

Priority areas of cooperation, its current state and prospects in view of the time demands were discussed at the meeting.

The important contribution of the Malaysian company “Petronas” to unfolding the energy potential of Turkmenistan was emphasized. For almost 30 years, the company has been actively involved in projects for the extraction of hydrocarbon resources in Turkmenistan. In addition, it is effectively engaged in training qualified specialists for the country’s oil and gas industry.

The sides discussed opportunities for further enhancement of cooperation in new fields, taking into account the economic development programs, ongoing reforms in the industrial sector and favorable conditions created for business in Turkmenistan.

Emphasizing the importance of the previous visits of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag to Malaysia, the leadership of the “Petronas” oil and gas company expressed gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the conditions created for fruitful work in Turkmenistan. They expressed confidence that the mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation will continue to develop successfully in the future.

Then President Serdar Berdimuhamedov proceeded to the Skybridge connecting “Petronas” towers where the meeting was held. Here the leadership of the company informed the Head of State about the history and features of the building.

After the meeting, the Head of Turkmenistan proceeded to the International Airport of Kuala Lumpur.

There, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the official representative of Malaysia.  It was noted that cooperation between the two countries has been steadily expanding on a wide range. The representative of Malaysia congratulated the President of Turkmenistan on the successful completion of his official visit and presented to him a special publication on mutual visits at the highest level.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov thanked for the kind words and gift.

Having completed the program of the official visit, the President of Turkmenistan returned to the Motherland.