ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 24. Turkmenistan and Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding, which includes cooperation in the field of decarbonization, Trend reports.
The document was signed by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Ken Saito at a meeting in Tokyo.
The parties agreed to cooperate in the field of technologies that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions during production processes in the fuel and energy complex of Turkmenistan.
Ken Saito stressed that the role of Central Asia in achieving carbon neutrality is increasingly increasing, and also expressed hope for progress in the implementation of new joint projects.
In order to strengthen the specific content of cooperation, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan plans to intensify cooperation in the field of decarbonization technologies with all Central Asian countries, including Turkmenistan.
Meanwhile, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov was on a working visit to Japan on January 22-23, 2024.
During the visit, the delegation held meetings in the government, parliament, relevant ministries and departments with the leadership of financial and export credit agencies and leading Japanese companies.