Ï The top level talks between President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Emomalii Rahmon in Dushanbe
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The top level talks between President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Emomalii Rahmon in Dushanbe

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The leaders of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan discussed a wide spectrum of issues of the bilateral cooperation, in particular implementation of the agreements achieved earlier and specified the priority spheres of partnership given its multilateral potential. In this regard, transport and power industries were specified among the priority spheres of cooperation. The bright example of the mutually beneficial partnership in these areas is implementation of the joint project on construction of the Turkmenistan - Afghanistan - Tajikistan railroad as well as large-scale project on construction of the Turkmenistan - China gas pipeline. It is obvious that both of these projects are of particular significance for the two countries and the region as well.

Particular attention within the framework of cooperation between the two our states is paid to the sphere of environment, in particular saving the Aral Sea.

In the framework of the talks, the leaders of the two states exchanged their views on the situation in Afghanistan. In this regard, the President of Turkmenistan and the President of Tajikistan reaffirmed the commitment to solving the problems in Afghanistan through peaceful, political and diplomatic means.

During the meeting President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Emomalii Rahmon reaffirmed the mutual aspiration of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan for enhancing efficient relations in such spheres as economy and trade. It was underlined the significance role of the joint Intergovernmental Turkmen-Tajik Commission on Trade and Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation.

Speaking about collaboration in the humanitarian sphere, the leaders of the two states emphasized its efficient character and underlined the importance of the further development of the bilateral contacts in the spheres of science, education, culture and art.

The leaders of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan also exchanged their views on a number of important issues of the regional and international policy.

Expressing satisfaction with the high level of the bilateral relations, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Emomalii Rahmon reaffirmed the adherence of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan for constructive intergovernmental dialogue that develops in the spirit of the strategic partnership.

The Turkmen leader invited the President of the Republic of Tajikistan to pay an official visit to Turkmenistan at any convenient time. The invitation was accepted with gratitude. The dates of the visit will be adjusted through diplomatic channels.

Then the talks continued with the participation of the government delegations of the two countries. The ceremony of signing bilateral documents was held after the government delegations had concluded the talks.

To the applause of those present President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emamolii Rahmon affixed their signatures to the Joint Communiqué.

The Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on construction of building (complex of buildings) of a secondary school named after Magtymguly in Ergash Sultanov Peasant Association in Djulikul District, Hatlon Region in the Republic of Tajikistan; the Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on cooperation in the sphere of transport; Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on cooperation in the sphere of tourism; the Programme of the trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2014-2016; the Programme of cooperation in the sphere of culture and art between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2015-2016; the Programme of cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2015; the Memorandum on cooperation between the Institute of State and Law under the President of Turkmenistan and the National Centre of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan; the Agreement on cooperation between Magtymguly Turkmen State University and Tajik National University were signed during the meeting.

In the afternoon, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with Chairman of the Assembly of Representatives of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan Shukurjon Zuhurov.

The prospects for enhancing the Turkmen-Tajik cooperation were discussed during the meeting. Focusing on the key aspects of work of the parliaments of the two countries, the President of Turkmenistan and Chairman of the Assembly of Representatives of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan emphasized on the importance of sharing experience between the parliaments of the two states in the law-making sphere as well as cooperation with parliamentary structures of the authoritative regional and international organizations, including the CIS, OSCE, OIS.