The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met via videoconferencing with the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Helga Schmid.
During the meeting, the present condition and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the OSCE were discussed. A constructive exchange of views took place on the implementation of joint tasks based on the three dimensions.
The cooperation on maintaining security in the region, including the fight against terrorism, illegal drug and human trafficking was thoroughly considered. The commitment of the Turkmen side to the development of the OSCE Integral Security Strategy initiated on its part was confirmed.
The parties noted the importance of involving effective means and mechanisms on conflict prevention between the countries. In this regard, the Turkmen side has proposed to consider the application of new political-diplomatic tools, in particular with the use of positive neutrality principles.
In addition, the proposal of Turkmenistan on convening the Regional Conference on Combating Terrorism Financing and Transnational Organized Crime was voiced. The possibilities of collaboration in the field of cybersecurity on the national level were discussed.
The Afghan issues were touched upon. It was stated that Turkmenistan considers the major energy, transport and communication projects as the driving force on the way to overall reestablishment of the friendly neighboring country.
During the online meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov with the OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid, the issues of energy security and sustainable transport were discussed.
The parties underlined the importance of stable access to energy resources from the standpoint of regional and global development. The Turkmen side has noted that being one of the largest producers and suppliers of energy resources in the world, Turkmenistan actively continues to work on the establishment of flexible mechanisms for the supply of such resources to the world markets. In this regard, the country has already proposed to establish a specialized OSCE structure, the Council on Sustainable Energy.
Also, the issues of widening collaboration in the field of transport and ecological safety were discussed. In this regard, the significance of the OSCE project on Promoting the Development of Green Ports and Interconnectivity in the Caspian Sea Region was emphasized. Turkmenistan aims to support the process of the development of green ports, digitalization and simplification of trade and transport communications in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
It was stated that the expert meetings on studying the possibility of developing the Comprehensive OSCE Environmental Program continue.
During the videoconference meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov discussed with the OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid the key aspects of cooperation within the human dimension.
The parties considered the results of cooperation in the area of promoting and protecting the human rights, gender equality. The efficiency of cooperation of the country with OSCE through the Office of Ombudsperson of Turkmenistan was highlighted. In addition, the importance of contacts with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities was underlined.
The vital role of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat in the advancement of joint initiatives and projects, including the development of modern digital media in Turkmenistan was stated.