Turkmenistan and the European Union are preparing a package of bilateral documents aimed at expanding strategic cooperation.

The announcement comes as preparations are underway for the upcoming visit of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Brussels, The Caspian Post reports via Turkmen media.

Key Agreements in the Making

Turkmen Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri Byashimova said that a comprehensive set of documents covering priority areas of cooperation is being drafted ahead of high-level negotiations.

In Brussels, meetings are scheduled with the leadership of the European Commission, the European Council, the European Parliament, and European commissioners. The agenda will focus on political dialogue, energy security, education, and youth programs.

Toward a Comprehensive Partnership

The European Parliament is also expected to discuss ratification of the Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the two sides. Currently, Turkmenistan-EU relations are regulated under an Interim Trade Agreement.

EU Ambassador to Turkmenistan Beata Pęksa noted that the ratification issue is planned to be addressed at an interparliamentary meeting in Brussels in early March.