Turkmenistan Ready to Expand Partnership with SCO

A Turkmen delegation, taking part as an observer state, attended the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister Khodjamyrat Geldimyradov, who confirmed Turkmenistan's readiness to expand partnership contacts with the organisation's members.

Geldimyradov said Turkmenistan, which attended as an invited state, was ready to continue constructive dialogue and practical cooperation with SCO member states and observer states, which he described as long-standing partners. He said Ashgabat was interested in strengthening ties, developing economic and humanitarian cooperation, and implementing initiatives that support sustainable development and higher living standards.

He named trade and economic cooperation, investment growth, industrial cooperation, and transport and logistics connectivity as priorities. Turkmenistan supports more efficient international transport corridors, multimodal transport and simpler transit procedures. He also pointed to energy cooperation, diversification of energy supplies, and innovation, including the development of artificial intelligence.