2 October 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, H.E. Beata Pęksa, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Turkmenistan, met with H. E. Mr Rashid Meredov, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

Ambassador Pęksa presented to Minister Meredov copies of her credentials. In response, Mr. Meredov extended his congratulations to Ms. Beata Pęksa on her appointment and affirmed his commitment to supporting her diplomatic mission.

Ambassador Pęksa expressed her gratitude to Minister Meredov and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan for their cooperation in the implementation of mutually agreed programs and projects financed by the European Union in Turkmenistan.

The 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the European Union and Turkmenistan celebrated this year provided the occasion to review the progress achieved so far and make ambitious plans for expanding the cooperation. In this context, the parties discussed possibilities of joint undertakings across various sectors, including connectivity, transport, energy, trade and economic relations, education, human rights and security.