Central Asia Monitoring Desk Islamabad
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired an inter-ministerial meeting today to review preparations for the upcoming session of the Pakistan–Turkmenistan Joint Intergovernmental Commission (JIC), which he will co-chair with the Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan.
The meeting reviewed the proposed agenda, bilateral agreements and administrative arrangements. Discussions focused on advancing cooperation in trade, energy, regional connectivity, information technology, agriculture, textiles, healthcare, education, tourism and culture.
The DPM/FM underscored the importance of the JIC in strengthening bilateral cooperation and directed the concerned ministries to ensure close coordination and thorough preparations for substantive outcomes.
The meeting was attended by the Foreign Secretary, Secretary Economic Affairs Division, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other concerned ministries.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Dr. Faryal Leghari, called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
The DPM/FM underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with Turkmenistan and highlighted the upcoming session of the Pakistan–Turkmenistan Joint Intergovernmental Commission as an opportunity to advance bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, energy and regional connectivity.
The DPM/FM appreciated the Ambassador for her continued efforts in advancing Pakistan–Turkmenistan relations.
