On May 11, 2020, the consultations between the Ministries of
Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the State of Israel were held through
videoconferencing.
The Turkmen delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, while the Israeli side was led by the Deputy
Director General of the MFA of Israel, Head of Eurasia and the Western Balkans
Division, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Gary Koren.
The parties reiterated the constructive nature of
cooperation between the two states. The development of political-diplomatic
dialogue, as well as the collaboration within the international organizations,
primarily the UN was discussed. The significance of high-level contacts in the
promotion of bilateral ties was underlined.
The diplomats thoroughly considered the opportunities for
the development of trade-economic ties between the two states. The increase of
mutual export of Turkmen and Israeli produces was touched upon.
Speaking about the priority vectors of bilateral
cooperation, the parties emphasized the agrarian field, healthcare and exchange
of expertise in the area of innovations.
Also, the issues pertaining to the development of
cultural-humanitarian relations, which serve as a vital link in strengthening
the ties of friendship, were discussed. The diplomats supported the advancement
of mutually beneficial relations in this field.
Source: https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/2000