On November 29 RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan met with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and his delegation members. The Department of Public and Media Relations informed “First News and Analyses” that the meeting was attended by chairmen of the National Assembly standing committee and the Armenia-Turkmenistan Friendship Group members.
Welcoming Turkmenistan President in the National Assembly, the NA president expressed confidence that Mr. Berdimuhamedov’s visit will give a new impetus for further development of bilateral relations. He stressed the importance of activation of trade and economic relations, cooperation in scientific and cultural spheres. Hovik Abrahamyan also highighted the activation of the inter-parliamentary cooperation in the international structures.
Expressing his gratitude for the warm reception, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov passed Speaker of Turkmenistan Parliament Akja Nurberdievay’s warm greetings and invitation for an official visit to Hovik Abrahamyan. Berdimuhamedov said that parliamentary cooperation will significantly contribute to activation of bilateral relations in all aspects. He considered the experience of Armenia in legislative reforms useful and important, adding that his country is keen to develop trade and cultural ties with Armenia.
During the meeting, they also discussed regional issues of mutual interest.
