On October 15, political consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the participation of representatives of the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Philippines. The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the political, trade and economic, and cultural and humanitarian spheres, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov, the Philippine delegation — by Deputy Secretary for Political Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs Leo M. Herrera-Lim.

The participants of the meeting discussed the development of political-diplomatic dialogue, the expansion of trade-economic ties and the strengthening of cultural-humanitarian contacts. Particular attention was paid to cooperation within international organizations, including the UN, as well as current regional and international issues.

The parties also discussed strengthening the legal framework of bilateral relations and prospects for cooperation in energy, maritime transport, tourism and other areas of mutual interest.

In the field of education, the importance of expanding academic contacts and exchanges to strengthen mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries was noted.

Following the consultations, the parties reaffirmed their interest in further developing friendly relations based on mutual respect and consideration of the interests of Turkmenistan and the Philippines.