ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday called for further expanding bilateral relations with Turkmenistan in all fields of mutual interest.
President Zardari was talking to the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, who called on him in Islamabad.
The President reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to its ties with Turkmenistan. He said that Pakistan-Turkmenistan relations were based on a common vision for peace and prosperity in the region.
President Zardari added that the exchange of high-level visits between the two countries signified the mutual desire to further strengthen bilateral understanding and cooperation.
The President urged the need to enhance connectivity and communication between Pakistan and Turkmenistan. He said that Gwadar port offers great opportunities for promoting regional trade and Turkmenistan should benefit from the port.
President Zardari stressed the need for continued exchanges and dialogue at all levels and enhanced economic, trade, investment and cultural relations for the prosperity of the two countries.
The Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan said that Pakistan and Turkmenistan enjoy cordial relations. He stated that his country would continue to promote economic, cultural and educational cooperation with Pakistan.
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The Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of constructing motorways and railways, through Afghanistan, to connect the two brotherly countries. He conveyed the greetings of the leadership of Turkmenistan to the President.
President Zardari reciprocated the sentiment and said that he is looking forward to welcoming the Grand Leader of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Pakistan.
