Uzbek, Turkmen Presidents Discuss Trade, Energy, and Regional Cooperation

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov have met in Tashkent to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in trade, industry, energy, transport, machinery, agriculture, and water management.

The leaders highlighted the importance of expanding interregional exchanges and agreed to host the third Forum of Regions in Khiva, a key platform for regional collaboration, The Caspian Post informs via local media.

They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, emphasizing the positive momentum in bilateral trade. Last year, trade between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan exceeded $1 billion, with growing cargo transport volumes, including shipments through the Turkmenbashi port.