Under official visit to Turkmenistan, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani visited the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the afternoon where he made a speech for professors, lecturers and students of the IIR and International University of Humanitarian Studies and Development.

Answering the questions of students and having noted an important role of our country in activation of fruitful cooperation in the region, the Head of neighbouring state highlighted special significance and currency of constructive initiatives of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov including on peaceful regulation of Afghan problem.

Having given high appraisal to the negotiations, which resulted in signing of bilateral documents, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani expressed sincere gratitude to Turkmen leader for considerable input and active position in social and economic restoration of Afghanistan, its integration to the system of regional and international economic relations. It was highlighted that implementation of major infrastructural projects with participation of Afghanistan, especially in such vital directions as energy and transport, is key factor in this case.

Afghan leader expressed the confidence in further improvement of traditional interstate cooperation resting on strong friendship and goodwill relations.