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extended their wishes for further progress and prosperity to the leadership and people of

Turkmenistan. President Berdimuhamedov reciprocated and conveyed his greetings to H.H. Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressing his well wishes for the UAE’s continued development.

During a meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across various economic

sectors, including energy, renewable energy, the new economy, tourism, transport,

entrepreneurship and technology. Both sides emphasized the significance of enhancing their
existing partnership, expanding prospects for economic cooperation, and diversifying areas of

cooperation to reflect the robust relations and strong ties between the two countries in line with

their development aspirations.

His Excellency bin Touq asserted that the UAE's relations with Turkmenistan have spanned over
29 years, characterized by deep roots and continuous development across political, economic, and

cultural sectors. “This growth has been fostered by the support and vision of the wise leadership in
both countries, who are committed to enhancing these ties and driving them to more prosperous

levels. The UAE, under the guidance of its wise leadership, has actively sought to strengthen

economic cooperation with Turkmenistan by signing many agreements and memorandums of
understanding (MoUs) in vital economic sectors, leading to the establishment of many joint

projects in the markets of both countries,” His Excellency said.

Bin Touq added: “Turkmenistan is an important economic partner for the UAE in the Central Asian
region, where numerous mega-projects are being undertaken across various economic sectors,

particularly in energy and renewable energy. In 2023, non-oil foreign trade between the two

countries rose to over USD1.26 billion in 2023, making a twofold increase compared to 2021.”

His Excellency Ahmed Al Hamli, the UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan, commended the strong

ties between the two countries, noting that the political and diplomatic relations significantly
advanced over the past three decades. “This progress began during the era of the late Sheikh Zayed

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