AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Director General of the Department for Central and West Asia of the Asian Development Bank Evgeny Zhukov held a meeting on June 6, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reported.

The parties exchanged views on the current state of interaction between Turkmenistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

In addition, the interlocutors discussed the possibilities of implementing new joint projects in the fields of transport, healthcare, entrepreneurship, as well as issues related to renewable energy sources.

The effectiveness of Turkmenistan's long-term interaction with the ADB, in particular in the spheres of transport and energy, as well as in support for the private sector and investment partnership, was emphasized.

The sides also discussed joint preparatory work to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Turkmenistan becoming a member of the ADB in 2025.