Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, Monday discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral relations and advancing shared regional goals.
\nDuring the meeting, Gilani expressed his appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by the Turkmen side and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s strong support for Turkmenistan\u2019s policy of permanent neutrality, said a news release received here.
\nHe emphasized the importance of deepening political, trade, and economic engagement between the two brotherly nations.
\nHighlighting the critical need to enhance bilateral trade, the Chairman advocated for greater collaboration in key sectors and underscored the potential of regional connectivity in promoting mutual prosperity.
\n He specifically encouraged Turkmenistan to utilize Pakistan\u2019s strategic Gwadar and Karachi seaports more extensively to enhance trade and connectivity.
\nThe two sides held detailed discussions on major regional projects, including the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) power transmission line, and the regional fiber optic initiative. Chairman Gilani reiterated Pakistan\u2019s commitment to these initiatives, which are vital for regional energy security and digital connectivity.
\nForeign Minister Meredov, while appreciating Pakistan\u2019s continued support, proposed the implementation of practical measures to advance strategic objectives.
\nThese included increasing high-level visits, expanding economic cooperation, and exploring the import of Pakistani marble for the construction sector of Turkmenistan.
\nBoth sides expressed confidence that ongoing collaboration and strategic dialogue would lead to stronger, mutually beneficial ties between Pakistan and Turkmenistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, Monday discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral relations and advancing shared regional goals. During the meeting, Gilani expressed his appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by the Turkmen side and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s strong support for Turkmenistan\u2019s policy of permanent neutrality, said […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":482397,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-482366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n