President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Federal President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer held talks at Hofburg Palace in the capital of Austria.
Greeting President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the members of the government delegation of Turkmenistan, the Federal President of the Republic of Austria emphasized that Austria supported Turkmenistan in its policy of positive neutrality and broad international cooperation.
Focusing on energy cooperation as a crucial issue on the agenda of the Vienna talks, the Federal President of the Republic of Austria welcomed the policy of the Turkmen state in the energy sector aimed at diversifying export routes. In this context, Mr. Heinz Fischer emphasized that European countries were keenly interested in natural gas supplies from Turkmenistan that ranks among the biggest ‘blue fuel’ exporters to world markets. Focusing on the cultural and humanitarian spheres as the main areas of Turkmen-Austrian partnership, Mr. Heinz Fischer underscored the great attention that the President of Turkmenistan paid to the promotion of fruitful relations in these areas.
Dwelling on the key aspects of bilateral partnership put on the agenda of the Vienna talks, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov spotlighted concerted efforts to ensure global and regional stability and security. The Turkmen leader emphasized that Turkmenistan viewed Austria as an important partner in the dialogue with the European Union, which has gained significant momentum in recent years. The Turkmen leader said that Turkmenistan stood ready to contribute to expanding cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia as well as the presence of European businesses in the region.
In 2014, bilateral trade turnover increased by over 20 per cent as compared with 2013. Austrian businesses are implementing a number of joint projects in Turkmenistan, including in the construction, tourism, trade, transportation services and marketing sectors. Turkmenistan-Austria Commission has conducted seven meeting since the establishment.
The Turkmen leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said that Turkmenistan was interested in cooperation with Austria in such segments of economic activity as machine building, agriculture, food, chemical, pulp and paper and metallurgy industries as well as electronic technology, industrial engineering, marketing and management.
The Turkmen leader said that Turkmenistan and Austria shared the view that global energy security serves today as the crucial component contributing to the stability and stability of the system of international political and economic relations. Its key aspects include diversification of energy transit, in particular the development of new routes from Turkmenistan to the west.
In this context, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said that the issues of energy cooperation were of particular importance for Turkmenistan due to some objective reasons. The country has tremendous hydrocarbon resources, the reserves of which are confirmed by international experts.
The ceremony of signing the bilateral documents took place in the presence of the President of Turkmenistan and the Federal President of the Republic of Austria in Maria Theresa’s Room.
The Convention for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and on capital between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of Austria, the Programme of Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria for 2015-2016; and the Memorandum of Understanding between the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber were signed.
The Joint Statement of the President of Turkmenistan and the Federal President of the Republic of Austria on further strengthening bilateral relations was signed.
An official reception was given on behalf of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria in honour of the distinguished Turkmen guest in Musikzimmer Hall of Hofburg Palace after the top-level talks had concluded. The leaders of the two countries exchanged the speeches.
The President of Turkmenistan visited the Museum of Art History, located on Maria-Theresien-Platz in the heart of Vienna.
The President of Turkmenistan had a meeting with Federal Chancellor of Austria Mr. Werner Faymann at the Federal Chancellery of the Republic of Austria.
Exchanging views on a wide range of aspects of Turkmen-Austrian cooperation, the sides were unanimous that the necessary conditions and opportunities to intensify bilateral cooperation existed.
The motorcade of the President of Turkmenistan headed from the Federal Chancellery to his residence at Imperial Hotel, where the Turkmen leader had a meeting with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano and received Chairperson of Austria-Turkmenistan Society Neda Berger.
The President of Turkmenistan continues his official visit to Austria.
Greeting President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the members of the government delegation of Turkmenistan, the Federal President of the Republic of Austria emphasized that Austria supported Turkmenistan in its policy of positive neutrality and broad international cooperation.
Focusing on energy cooperation as a crucial issue on the agenda of the Vienna talks, the Federal President of the Republic of Austria welcomed the policy of the Turkmen state in the energy sector aimed at diversifying export routes. In this context, Mr. Heinz Fischer emphasized that European countries were keenly interested in natural gas supplies from Turkmenistan that ranks among the biggest ‘blue fuel’ exporters to world markets. Focusing on the cultural and humanitarian spheres as the main areas of Turkmen-Austrian partnership, Mr. Heinz Fischer underscored the great attention that the President of Turkmenistan paid to the promotion of fruitful relations in these areas.
Dwelling on the key aspects of bilateral partnership put on the agenda of the Vienna talks, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov spotlighted concerted efforts to ensure global and regional stability and security. The Turkmen leader emphasized that Turkmenistan viewed Austria as an important partner in the dialogue with the European Union, which has gained significant momentum in recent years. The Turkmen leader said that Turkmenistan stood ready to contribute to expanding cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia as well as the presence of European businesses in the region.
In 2014, bilateral trade turnover increased by over 20 per cent as compared with 2013. Austrian businesses are implementing a number of joint projects in Turkmenistan, including in the construction, tourism, trade, transportation services and marketing sectors. Turkmenistan-Austria Commission has conducted seven meeting since the establishment.
The Turkmen leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said that Turkmenistan was interested in cooperation with Austria in such segments of economic activity as machine building, agriculture, food, chemical, pulp and paper and metallurgy industries as well as electronic technology, industrial engineering, marketing and management.
The Turkmen leader said that Turkmenistan and Austria shared the view that global energy security serves today as the crucial component contributing to the stability and stability of the system of international political and economic relations. Its key aspects include diversification of energy transit, in particular the development of new routes from Turkmenistan to the west.
In this context, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said that the issues of energy cooperation were of particular importance for Turkmenistan due to some objective reasons. The country has tremendous hydrocarbon resources, the reserves of which are confirmed by international experts.
The ceremony of signing the bilateral documents took place in the presence of the President of Turkmenistan and the Federal President of the Republic of Austria in Maria Theresa’s Room.
The Convention for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and on capital between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of Austria, the Programme of Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria for 2015-2016; and the Memorandum of Understanding between the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber were signed.
The Joint Statement of the President of Turkmenistan and the Federal President of the Republic of Austria on further strengthening bilateral relations was signed.
An official reception was given on behalf of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria in honour of the distinguished Turkmen guest in Musikzimmer Hall of Hofburg Palace after the top-level talks had concluded. The leaders of the two countries exchanged the speeches.
The President of Turkmenistan visited the Museum of Art History, located on Maria-Theresien-Platz in the heart of Vienna.
The President of Turkmenistan had a meeting with Federal Chancellor of Austria Mr. Werner Faymann at the Federal Chancellery of the Republic of Austria.
Exchanging views on a wide range of aspects of Turkmen-Austrian cooperation, the sides were unanimous that the necessary conditions and opportunities to intensify bilateral cooperation existed.
The motorcade of the President of Turkmenistan headed from the Federal Chancellery to his residence at Imperial Hotel, where the Turkmen leader had a meeting with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano and received Chairperson of Austria-Turkmenistan Society Neda Berger.
The President of Turkmenistan continues his official visit to Austria.