ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan. October 1. Turkmenistan is prepared to increase its supply of natural gas and electricity to member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov said at the annual meeting of ECO foreign ministers, chaired by Iran's Foreign Minister, Trend reports.
“Cooperation in the energy sector is a key focus. In this regard, Turkmenistan is ready to enhance the supply of natural gas and electricity to ECO countries,” the minister emphasized.
Notably, Turkmenistan continues to actively support projects that are all about lighting the way for sustainable energy in the region. The country is gearing up to roll out the fifth session of the ECO renewable energy group in 2024, marking a significant leap forward in bolstering collaboration in the realms of ecology and energy.
“We are counting on the support of ECO member states to promote this initiative, which is crucial for enhancing our regional cooperation in the long term,” Meredov stated.
To note, the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was founded in 1985 by Iran, Pakistan, and Türkiye. The ECO is an intergovernmental organization aiming to strengthen economic, technical, and cultural cooperation among member countries.
In 1992, the organization underwent further expansion with the accession of seven new members: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
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