UAE, Turkmenistan discuss strengthening bilateral relations in vital sectors

Al Etihad

14-05-2025

14 May 2025 22:20
ASHGABAT (WAM)Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, along with Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State, paid a working visit to Turkmenistan.The delegation included several representatives from the UAE government and private sector entities, accompanied by Dr. Mohammed Al Ariqi, Representative of the Presidential Court, and Ahmed Alhay Alhameli, UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan.During the visit, the delegation met with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan, as well as Serdar Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan.Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber conveyed to the Turkmen President the greetings of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the leadership and people of Turkmenistan. He also conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.For his part, the President of Turkmenistan extended his greetings and best wishes to the leadership and people of the UAE, expressing his keenness to develop and enhance bilateral relations across all sectors for the benefit and mutual interest of both friendly nations.During the meetings, the delegation discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, and enhance cooperation in the fields of energy, infrastructure, and other vital sectors, as well as opportunities for joint investments between the two countries.The visit included a series of meetings with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, as well as a number of senior officials from Turkmenistan.During the visit, ADNOC's XRG, PETRONAS and the Turkmenistan State Enterprise Hazarnebit have signed a new Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the State Concern Turkmennebit for the offshore 'Block I' gas and condensate fields in Turkmenistan. As part of the transaction, XRG and PETRONAS signed a long-term Gas Sales Agreement (GSA) with State Concern Turkmengas.
This visit reflects the commitment of both countries' leadership to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in economic, investment, cultural, tourism, and social sectors for the mutual benefit of both nations and their peoples.