BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 6. Turkmenistan and
Uzbekistan discussed prospects for expanding economic cooperation
and strengthening coordination within the Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS).
This was reflected in a statement published by the Embassy of
Turkmenistan in Belarus following a meeting in Minsk between
Turkmen Ambassador Nazarguly Shagulyyev and Uzbekistan's Ambassador
to Belarus Nuriddin Mamajonov.
"The Uzbek diplomat confirmed Tashkent's readiness to deepen
partnership, including within the CIS framework," the statement
said.
According to the embassy, the sides reviewed the current state
and prospects of bilateral relations, focusing on political
dialogue, trade, economic cooperation and cultural exchanges.
The statement added that the Uzbek ambassador expressed
Tashkent's interest in expanding multifaceted dialogue with
Ashgabat.
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have significantly expanded
bilateral cooperation in recent years, moving beyond traditional
political dialogue toward closer coordination in energy, transport,
industrial cooperation and regional connectivity. The two countries
have intensified contacts through regular intergovernmental
commission meetings, increased cross-border trade and promoted
joint infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening Central
Asia's role in Eurasian transport corridors. High-level exchanges
have also focused on simplifying trade procedures, developing
logistics links and coordinating positions on regional economic
initiatives, reflecting a broader trend toward deeper integration
between the neighboring states.
Against this backdrop, the CIS chairmanship passed from
Tajikistan to Turkmenistan on January 1, 2026. The Commonwealth of
Independent States was established in 1991 after the dissolution of
the Soviet Union to promote regional cooperation in political,
economic, and humanitarian spheres. The CIS Economic Council
coordinates efforts to implement joint economic policies, develop
transport and energy networks, and foster trade integration.
