ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, September 30. Turkmenistan and the Philippines discussed the creation of a new format of interaction between the countries of Central Asia and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), Trend reports via the Turkmen Foreign Ministry.
The initiative was presented to the Turkmen side during a meeting between Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and his Philippine counterpart Enrico Manalo within the framework of discussing issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
The parties expressed mutual interest in intensifying political dialogue and holding regular political consultations.
The possibility of strengthening partnerships in the economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres was also considered.
Concluding the meeting, the ministers confirmed the importance of continuing cooperation and expansion in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres between the countries of Central Asia and ASEAN.
To note, ASEAN is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising 10 Southeast Asian countries: Brunei, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines. Founded in 1967, the organization aims to promote economic growth, cultural exchange, political stability, and peaceful cooperation among the countries in the region.
ASEAN's economic activities span a wide range of sectors, including trade, investment, infrastructure development, and industrial projects.
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