Joint statement of UAE and Turkmenistan

Dubai: At the invitation of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan, has paid a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, the Presidents of the two countries exchanged their views on current conditions and development perspectives of UAE-Turkmen relations, and further development in economic, social and cultural fields, as well as the regional and global issues of mutual interest. The Heads of States, noting the importance of cooperation in economic field, have expressed their desire to reinforce this type of cooperation on the basis of mutual interests. They both expressed their intentions to increase joint efforts for broadening and increasing cooperation between the two states in the fields of oil-and-gas, oil-processing, the chemical industry and renewable energy. The two Heads of State, recognising the role of humanitarian cooperation as the most important means of making nations come together, for deepening their mutual understanding, enriching their respective cultures, and developing relations of friendship and cooperation, have agreed to encourage and strengthen cultural exchanges and broaden cooperation efforts in education and science, tourism, and sport. The two Heads of State have declared that terrorism, and trans-national crime and illegal circulation of drugs and psychotropic agents are some of the main threats to peace and security in the world and confirmed their readiness to develop cooperation in countering these challenges. The President of the UAE and the President of Turkmenistan paid special attention to reinforcing the instrumental role of the United Nations in addressing global issues of international peace and security, sustainable development, and in preventing and pacifying conflicts. Moreover, the mutual intentions of the United Arab Emirates and Turkmenistan to create a climate dominated by trust and mutual understanding, to reinforce stability at both regional and international levels, were emphasised, in addition to the importance of solving global issues only through peaceful means and diplomatic methods. The parties have confirmed their agreement on many issues of international and regional politics and expressed their wish to conduct regular consultations on current related issues. Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the invitation and hospitality, and in turn invited His Highness Sheikh Khalifa to pay an official visit to Turkmenistan. The invitation was received with gratitude. The date of this visit will be agreed upon through diplomatic channels. – Emirates News Agency, WAM