Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Mukhisa Kituyi share the opinions on the perspectives of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNCTAD

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, the Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), who arrived in Ashgabat for participation in the VII Regional and Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA VII). 

Having expressed the gratitude for spared time, the guest conveyed warm greetings of the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres who addressed the wishes of prosperity to Turkmen people. It was mentioned that the United Nations see neutral Turkmenistan as reliable and responsible partner and highly appreciates active and initiative position of Turkmen side in consolidation of regional and international cooperation and development of the solution of topical present issues. 

Welcoming Mukhisa Kituyi, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that steadily implementing the strategy of positive neutrality, our country invariably stands for broad constructive cooperation for provision of universal peace, security and sustainable development. Having conveyed return greetings and best wishes the UN Secretary General, the Head of the State stated with delight strategic character of the partnership with the United Nations Organization, which receives new content every year. 

Having expressed the gratitude to Head of Turkmen State Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the attention paid to the partnership with UNCTAD, the guest made special mention of the importance of the projects on implementation of modern electronic systems and software to the work of custom service in our country as well as for the development of regional transport infrastructure. 

At the end of the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan and the Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development expressed the confidence in successful continuation of constructive cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN intended for long-term perspective and aimed at the support of universal prosperity and progress.