Turkmenistan participated in the Bled Forum in Slovenia

Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova headed the country's delegation at the anniversary Bled Strategic Forum, which was held on September 1-2 in the Slovenian town of Bled. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The Turkmen diplomat took part in the round table "The Centrality of Central Asia", where the prospects of cooperation between the European Union and Central Asian states were discussed. During her speech, Myahri Byashimova emphasized the importance of Turkmenistan's policy of permanent neutrality and stressed the country's role in strengthening transport and energy connectivity in the Eurasian region.

The Deputy Minister noted Turkmenistan's active participation in the development of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, which contributes to the expansion of trade ties between Europe and Asia.

Bilateral talks with representatives of Slovenia were held within the framework of the forum. Myahri Byashimova held meetings with Dr. Melita Gabrič, State Secretary of the Slovenian Foreign Ministry, and Damjan Bergant, Advisor to the President of Slovenia.

The sides discussed opportunities for strengthening high-level contacts and developing trade and economic relations. They paid special attention to cooperation in the field of education and agreed to hold the next round of political consultations in Ljubljana.

The participants of the meetings noted the significant potential for expanding bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, transportation, education and cultural exchanges. The parties confirmed their readiness to actively cooperate on international platforms, including UN structures and within the framework of the EU-Central Asia partnership.

The Turkmen side invited the Slovenian colleagues to take part in the international forum of peace and trust to be held in Ashgabat on December 12, 2025.