On Wednesday, November 18, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed by phone the areas of bilateral cooperation in the trade, economic and other sectors.
The oil and gas, transport and communications sectors, chemical and textile industries, trade and investments were specified among the promising areas of cooperation.
The heads of state reaffirmed their commitment to long-term partnership within the authoritative international organizations and mutual support for the initiatives of the two countries.
The discussion also covered the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the world, which has become a serious challenge for mankind. The conviction was expressed in the need for further consolidation of the efforts by the world community to combat the spread of this dangerous infection.
The Turkmen leader invited the head of Qatar to pay an official visit to Turkmenistan at his convenience. The invitation was accepted with gratitude, and the visit dates will be agreed through the diplomatic channels.