Constructive exchange of opinions on perspectives of cooperation has been held at the session of the Foreign Minister Council of the Commonwealth of Independent States held in Moscow today.

In his speech, Vice-premier, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov has outlined Turkmen side’s vision on the way of strengthening of cooperation under the CIS as well as highlighted regional and international agenda.

Speaking of important to follow the UN Charter in interstate relations, the Foreign Minister of our country highlighted the currency of the initiative of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on proclamation of 2021 as International Year of Peace and Trust, which was supported by the relevant of the UN General Assembly.

It was also noted that Turkmenistan works on the UN Code of Practices on efficient use of the principles of neutrality during regulation of international issues. It means the use of peace-making tools of neutrality for non-admission of conflict escalation, making conditions for their solution by peaceful, political and diplomatic methods.

The head of the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan has called for interested cooperation in this and other matters, which present mutual interest.

In addition, Vice-premier R. Meredov has outlined the position of Turkmenistan for strengthening of the efficiency of mechanisms made under the CIS at the session of the Council. It was noted that Turkmen side stands for development of common approaches based on the principles of international law.

Interest of our country in strengthening of cooperation in protection of common historical and cultural heritage, intensification of scientific contacts and partnership in healthcare sphere has been expressed.

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