Spain, Turkmenistan Discuss Desertification in Central Asia

A delegation led by Spanish Ambassador to Moscow Ricardo Martínez has held talks with Turkmenistan’s minister of environmental protection to discuss regional efforts to combat desertification in Central Asia.

During the meeting, Ambassador Martínez congratulated Turkmenistan on International Neutrality Day and thanked officials for the warm reception, The Caspian Post reports via Turkmen media.

Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in environmental protection, tackling desertification, and managing plastic waste.

A central topic was Turkmenistan’s presidential proposal, presented at the UN General Assembly, to create a specialized regional center to address desertification across Central Asian states. The sides explored potential areas for collaboration on this critical environmental initiative.