Tokayev and Berdimuhamedov Discuss Matters: A Look at their Conversations During their Meeting
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and his Turkmenistan counterpart, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, recently held a meeting, the details of which were reported by Liter.kz and Aкорда. The discussion centred around the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, an event aimed at addressing the challenges faced by these countries.
During the meeting, both leaders emphasised the importance of this conference, with Tokayev stating that it is an important platform for exchanging views and formulating practical solutions to the pressing issues facing landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). Berdimuhamedov invited Tokayev to participate in the conference.
The cooperation between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan in trade, energy, and transit-transport sectors was a key topic discussed during the meeting. In trade and energy, the two leaders discussed expanding trade-economic ties, with Kazakhstan agreeing to supply polyester and polypropylene fiber to Turkmenistan, reflecting growing industrial cooperation. Energy cooperation focused on the development of Turkmenistan's Galkynysh Gas Field.
In transit and transport, the leaders emphasised the importance of regional connectivity projects, including ongoing transport infrastructure initiatives like the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway and the Turkmenbashi-Garabogaz-Kazakhstan border highway. These projects are aimed at reducing transit trade costs and times for LLDCs, increasing their integration in global trade.
President Tokayev underscored the need for stronger political and financial support from transit countries, international institutions, and private investors to overcome the challenges faced by LLDCs. He also stressed Kazakhstan’s commitment to regional development initiatives, including hosting a UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals in Almaty to promote inclusive growth.
Tokayev also expressed the importance of amplifying the voices of LLDCs and the need for more attention to be paid to their concerns and interests. This call for louder voices comes after his invitation to participate in the Third UN Conference.
The presidents reaffirmed their commitment to the course of comprehensive development of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The exact location of the meeting was not specified.
- The focus on expanding and strengthening trade-economic ties between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan highlighted by the leaders underscores the significance of the policy-and-legislation aspect in this strategic partnership.
- Engaging in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries is a crucial step towards addressing the challenges faced by these nations, as both President Tokayev and Berdimuhamedov have emphasised, reflecting their shared interest in general-news and politics.
