PM, Turkmenistan envoy discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Monday and discussed matters of mutual interest.

The ambassador conveyed the congratulations of the Turkmen leadership to the prime minister on his appointment to the august office. The warm wishes were reciprocated by the prime minister.   During the meeting, the prime minister emphasised that Pakistan and Turkmenistan enjoyed excellent brotherly ties, which, he hoped, would continue to grow further. He particularly highlighted the need to focus on cooperation in trade, energy, economic connectivity and people-to-people contacts.  PM Kakar also underscored the need for early completion of energy and power projects.  The Turkmenistan ambassador reaffirmed the desire to cooperate on the specific initiatives as well as to enhance the overall scope and breadth of bilateral relations. APP