On February 26, 2026, a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries and the United Kingdom took place at Lancaster House. During the session, prospects for deepening political dialogue, trade and economic relations, and investment cooperation were reviewed.
In his speech, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, expressed gratitude to the British side for the initiative to hold the first ministerial meeting in the “Central Asia – UK” format, noting its timeliness amid the strengthening of regional consolidation in Central Asia.
The interest of Central Asian countries in forming a sustainable and competitive economy capable of effectively responding to global challenges was emphasized. In this regard, priority areas for cooperation with the United Kingdom were identified.
Key spheres of cooperation include: modernization of the oil and gas industry, implementation of deep hydrocarbon processing technologies, and the development of renewable energy, utilizing London’s expertise as one of the world’s leading financial centers, legal, consulting, and auditing sectors, strengthening the transit potential of the region.
In conclusion, the Minister reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s readiness for active and substantive engagement both within the new format and on a bilateral basis, with a focus on achieving concrete and mutually beneficial results. The meeting also included discussions on regional issues and other matters on the international agenda.
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