BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 11
By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:
Turkish Airlines will begin flights to Turkmenabat, located in the Lebap region of Turkmenistan, said Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Trend reports with reference to Business Turkmenistan information portal.
The minister also added that Turkish truck drivers will be allowed to enter the territory of Turkmenistan, provided they pass a test on coronavirus.
As reported, Mevlut Cavusoglu arrived in Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) on a two-day working visit on March 5, 2021.
Turkey's trade with Turkmenistan in 2020 decreased by over $13.8 million compared to the previous year, making up $930 million.
“Turkey's exports to Turkmenistan amounted to $720 million, and imports from Turkmenistan – $210 million,” the ministry said.
In December 2020, the trade turnover between the two countries was by over $10.7 million less than in the same month of 2019, amounting to over $74.8 million
"The exports from Turkey to Turkmenistan made up over $55.8 million, and imports from Turkmenistan - $19 million," noted the ministry.
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