BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5
By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:
Russia and Turkmenistan have discussed cooperation within the framework of international organizations, in particular the UN, OSCE and others online, Trend reports with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
The Turkmen side was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev, while the Russian side was led by the Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko.
A number of issues were discussed in the framework of bilateral cooperation. The parties focused on strengthening cooperation aimed at solving the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Russia and Turkmenistan have confirmed the activation of cooperation in trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian fields.
Both sides noted their commitment to finding ways to support stability, economic growth and security in the region and the world.
The important role of the intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation was noted. Parties also discussed development of the legal framework for cooperation between the two countries, including the implementation of previously reached agreements.
Earlier, the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan and the Federal Financial Monitoring Service of Russia have discussed partnership within the framework of the Eurasian group on countering money laundering and financing of terrorism (EAG) during a three-day consultative meeting.
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