Islamabad: The Pakistan-Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship Group convened a meeting with Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, focusing on enhancing parliamentary relations and exploring opportunities for bilateral cooperation. The dialogue, led by Mr. Sanjay Perwani and attended by members of the National Assembly, underscored the importance of inter-parliamentary engagement and proposed establishing a counterpart group in Turkmenistan.

According to National Assembly of Pakistan, the meeting highlighted the longstanding relations between the two countries, with discussions centering on enhancing trade, regional connectivity, and economic cooperation. The need to finalize the Pakistan-Turkmenistan Transit Trade Agreement was emphasized, given Turkmenistan’s landlocked status and the necessity for reliable transit routes.

Ambassador Movlamov pointed out opportunities in trade, transport, energy, and infrastructure, stressing the significance of regional connectivity and developing transport corridors. Both parties agreed on the importance of strengthening business-to-business contacts and facilitating trade delegations to explore mutually beneficial economic partnerships.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to further strengthen relations through parliamentary diplomacy, enhanced trade, economic cooperation, and closer people-to-people ties.