Islamabad, 31 August, 2023(GNP): Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Atadjan Movlamov, met with Pakistan’s caretaker Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas, on Thursday. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. This was part of the routine diplomatic interactions between the two nations who enjoy a friendly and harmonious bond.
Both ministers discussed the state of bilateral relations and mutual interest. They affirmed their commitment to enhance ties in diverse domains, including energy, trade, transportation, culture, education, and regional collaboration.
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Furthermore, they evaluated the progress of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. This project is anticipated to be completed by 2025. The objective of the project is to deliver natural gas from Turkmenistan to the three South Asian nations.
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They reaffirmed their commitment to implement the Pakistan-Turkmenistan Transit Trade Agreement (PTTTA), which was formally signed in 2010. The agreement aimed to ease the flow of goods between the two nations via Afghanistan.
They also recognized the significance of high-level visits and parliamentary delegations, which have fostered mutual understanding and cooperation. They addressed regional and global concerns of shared interest, including Afghanistan’s peace and stability, counter-terrorism efforts, and climate change.
Foreign minister Abbas expressed his appreciation to Movlamov for the visit. He also conveyed his gratitude to Turkmenistan’s leadership for their steadfast support to Pakistan on various platforms.
Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan also thanked Jalil Abbas for continued support and cooperation in various fields.
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TAPI gas pipeline project
The TAPI pipeline is a long natural gas pipeline that goes through four countries and is 1,814 km in length. It is one of the key areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Pakistan.
Every year, the pipeline will move 33 billion cubic meters of natural gas. It starts in Turkmenistan’s Galkynysh gas field, goes through Afghanistan, reaches Pakistan, and finally reaches India.
The construction of the project commenced in Turkmenistan on December 13, 2015. However, the construction of the pipeline has been halted due to security and political issues in Afghanistan.
