On 10 February, Muhammetniyaz Mashalov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Thailand (residing in Kuala Lumpur), presented his credentials to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The ceremony took place in Bangkok at the Amphorn Royal Palace. During the event, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the King of Thailand from the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

The King congratulated the Head of the diplomatic mission on his appointment to this responsible position and wished him success in his work. He also noted his desire to visit Turkmenistan in the future.

Turkmenistan's interest in further developing cooperation with Thailand in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres was confirmed.

After the ceremony, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held a brief conversation with the new ambassadors, noting his readiness to support them and assist in their diplomatic activities.

At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain regular contacts at the level of foreign ministries to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and Thailand.