Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela took place in Ashgabat on 13 June this year. The Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Myahri Byashimova, and the Venezuelan side was represented by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tatiana Pugh Moreno. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
During the talks, the interlocutors exchanged views on topical issues of the bilateral agenda. They noted the positive dynamics of the political and diplomatic dialogue based on the principles of mutual respect and mutually beneficial partnership. Particular attention was paid to coordinating actions in international forums, particularly within the UN, where the countries traditionally support each other's initiatives.
An important outcome of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a mechanism for regular political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries. This document lays a solid foundation for further development of cooperation. The parties also agreed to prepare joint events to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Venezuela.