On 7 August, a meeting between Turkmenistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Kingdom of Bhutan Dina Nat Dungyel, took place in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmenistan Foreign Affairs Ministry.

During the meeting, the importance of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3) for strengthening cooperation and sustainable development was noted.

The prospects for developing political and diplomatic cooperation, the possibility of establishing diplomatic relations and strengthening partnership in international organisations were discussed.

The Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan emphasised the priorities of foreign policy, including preventive diplomacy and positive neutrality to maintain peace and trust.

Specific initiatives by Turkmenistan at the regional and international levels were noted.

The sides agreed to continue working to expand mutually beneficial ties in all areas of interest.