AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Qatar held political negotiations in Doha on June 3, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reported.

The Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov, and the Qatari delegation was headed by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.

The sides exchanged views on the current political, diplomatic and cultural-humanitarian relations between Turkmenistan and Qatar. They particularly considered issues of trade and economic relations in the spheres of investment, tourism, energy and the oil and gas industry. The importance of the Joint Intergovernmental Turkmen-Qatari Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was highlighted.

The parties also touched upon issues of developing interparliamentary cooperation and agreed to enhance developing an effective partnership between two states. The diplomats noted the importance of continuing mutual contacts and meetings at the highest and high levels.

The consistency of cooperation development within the framework of multilateral diplomacy, including within the United Nations, was noted. The expansion of the legal framework for partnership was also named as a priority area.

Promising areas included the promotion of cultural and humanitarian partnerships, including holding Days of Culture, joint exhibitions, and cooperation in the fields of education and sports.

The interlocutors discussed current issues on the regional and international agenda as well.