Turkmenistan and Libya discuss cooperation within the framework of the UN conference

Ashgabat, August 6 - Arzuw.news. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Chairman of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya Mohammed Yunus Menfi yesterday within the framework of the Libyan leader's visit to participate in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The conference is held under the motto "Promoting progress by maintaining partnership relations". Mohammed Yunus Menfi noted Libya's appreciation of cooperation with neutral Turkmenistan and its peacekeeping initiatives.

The Libyan leader expressed confidence in the importance of the international forum to create favorable transit transportation conditions for landlocked countries.

During the talks, the sides discussed the potential for the development of bilateral relations in political and diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. President Berdimuhamedov emphasized new opportunities for expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector.

The interlocutors also emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in science, education, culture, arts and sports. The meeting was held in an atmosphere of friendship, mutual respect and equality.

At the end of the talks, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the development of friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Libya.