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PM meets president of Turkmenistan

February 23, 2018

ISLAMABAD: On the invitation from the president of Turkmenistan, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived in Mary, Turkmenistan, on Thursday to participate in the link-up ceremonies of TAPI pipeline and associated projects.Upon arrival in Turkmenistan, the prime minister had a tete-e-tete meeting with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamadov at Ruhiyet Palace. Both the leaders highlighted the importance of TAPI pipeline project as an energy, trade and transit corridor and held fruitful discussions on subjects of mutual concern, including issues of regional security, says a press release received here.

Warmly welcoming the prime minister and members of the delegation, the president thanked him for joining the inauguration ceremony of TAPI and link-up projects. The president stated that Turkmenistan values its special relations with Pakistan and highly appreciates the support given by Pakistan. He mentioned that Turkmenistan-Pakistan relations are based on two pillars namely energy security of which TAPI is a flagship project, and connectivity to include rail, road, IT and fibre optic. Elaborating on connectivity, he expressed keen interest in Gwadar Port project. Gurbanguly expressed hope that Pakistan will benefit from the supply of gas, especially for industry, once TAPI reaches Pakistan. He also expressed hope for strengthening of cooperation in education, science, healthcare and sports between the two countries. The president also stressed on promotion of cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

Prime Minister Abbasi thanked the president for the warmth and hospitality. The prime minister stated that Friday is a historic day when another pipeline is going to be inaugurated. He termed the materialisation of TAPI as success of the vision and commitment of President Berdimuhamadov and appreciated the personal commitment of the president in realization of the project.