On the 27 th of February 2020, Turkmen-Afghan Business Forumwas held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.From the Turkmen side, the heads and representatives of a numberof ministries and agencies of the country, including the Union ofIndustrialists and Entrepreneurs and the Chamber of Commerce andIndustry participated to the Forum.
Among the participants of therepresentative delegation of Afghanistan, there were specialists of trade-economic sector of the country and private entrepreneurs.During the meeting, the parties touched upon a number ofcontemporary issues of trade and economic nature.
The opportunities ofexpanding the variety of imports and exports between the two countries,enhancement of investments, facilitation of trade procedures, as well asthe establishment of direct contacts between the business circles wereregarded.The parties expressed intent to intensify the trade relations in thefield of energy, transport and logistics, communications and industry.The exchange of views on expanding the cooperation in the oil and gasfield, as well as in the construction sphere took place.
The participantsagreed to continue regular negotiations on these matters.Speaking about the social-economic development of Afghanistan,the participants noted the vital role of humanitarian initiatives realizedunder the leadership of the President of Turkmenistan GurbangulyBerdimuhamedov.