Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, September 3.
Turkmenistan’s delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri
Byashimova, participated in the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia
and discussed regional connectivity, energy cooperation, trade
expansion, education, cultural exchange, and preparations for
future political consultations, Trend reports via Turkmen MFA.
Speaking at the round table “The Centrality of Central Asia”,
Byashimova highlighted Turkmenistan’s policy of permanent
neutrality as a tool for building trust and dialogue. She
underlined the country’s role in strengthening transport and energy
connectivity across Eurasia, including involvement in the
Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and green energy initiatives.
During the visit, the Deputy Foreign Minister held bilateral
meetings with Slovenia’s State Secretary for Multilateral
Cooperation, Political Affairs and Development, Melita Gabrič, as
well as Adviser to the President of Slovenia on Foreign Policy,
Damjan Bergant. The sides discussed expanding trade and economic
ties, cooperation in education, and preparations for the next round
of political consultations in Ljubljana.
The sides expressed readiness to enhance engagement on
international platforms, including the UN and EU-Central Asia
partnership framework, and stressed the importance of greater
involvement of business circles.
Byashimova invited Slovenia to participate in the upcoming
International Forum for Peace and Trust, set to take place in
Ashgabat on December 12, 2025.