On the visit of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to the Swiss Confederation
On March 17-19, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov visited the Swiss Confederation.
During the visit, political consultations were held with Muriel Peneveyre, Head of the Eurasia Division of the State Secretariat of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland.
During the talks, the parties discussed the current level of cooperation between the two countries in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, and cultural and humanitarian fields.
It was particularly noted that high-level visits play a key role in promoting interstate relations. In this regard, the parties considered the possibility of organizing such contacts during the International Year of Peace and Trust, including at international venues.
The diplomats noted the need to strengthen cooperation between the foreign policy departments of the two countries. The effectiveness of partnership within international structures, in particular the UN and the OSCE, was emphasized.
The current legal documents regulating relations between the two states, as well as those under development, were reviewed.
In addition, the diplomats discussed ways to develop trade and economic partnership between Turkmenistan and the Swiss Confederation, in particular through holding joint business forums and establishing systemic mechanisms for cooperation.
The diplomats also discussed the possibilities of developing cultural and humanitarian cooperation, including contacts in the areas of science and education. Interest was expressed in holding joint cultural events, cross-cultural Days, etc.
