National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for his support in the implementation of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) transnational gas pipeline.

On the 20th of October, during a visit to neighbouring Afghanistan, Hero Arkadag inspected the progress of construction on the Serhetabat–Herat section, known as «Arkadagyň ak ýoly», which is part of the TAPI project.

«The United States of America was among the first to support the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India gas pipeline project. Over the years of independence, relations between Turkmenistan and the United States of America have developed at a high level», - Hero Arkadag stated, speaking at a ceremonial meeting marking the start of construction of the next stage of the Serhetabat–Herat gas pipeline.

Hero-Arkadag noted the significant role of the Turkmen-American Business Council, through which renowned companies such as «Boeing», «Case New Holland», «John Deere», «Caterpillar», «General Electric», «Sikorsky», and «Nicklaus Design» are conducting significant work in Turkmenistan.

At the same time, the National Leader of the Turkmen People emphasised the contribution of the American company «Bownstein», which is serving as a consultant for the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project and providing valuable recommendations.

Hero-Arkadag also placed special emphasis on the significant decisions made at the III UN Conference on landlocked developing countries in Avaza.

At the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Resolution «Avaza Political Declaration» was unanimously adopted, which is linked to the international conference held in the «Avaza» National tourist zone. «It is noteworthy that the President of United States of America Donald Trump sent a congratulatory message in connection with the Conference», - said Hero-Arkadag.

National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, expressed his sincere gratitude to USA President Donald Trump for his support of such significant international events held in Turkmenistan, for his congratulatory message, and for his support of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project.