A roundtable discussion titled “Ambassadorial Dialogue on Regional Cooperation” was held on February 6 at the Islamabad Institute of Regional Studies (IRSI) in Pakistan.
The event featured speeches by Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain, IRSI President Jauhar Saleem, and the ambassadors of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan, Orient.tm reports.
Key Themes of the Dialogue
Speakers highlighted several pressing issues, including:
- Strengthening political and diplomatic ties,
- Exploring ways to boost trade and investment,
- Promoting energy cooperation and regional connectivity,
- Enhancing think tank collaboration and cultural diplomacy,
- Expanding cooperation on climate-related initiatives among regional countries.
Turkmenistan’s Energy Projects
In his speech, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador Atajan Movlamov outlined several major energy and infrastructure projects initiated by Turkmenistan, including TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline) and TAP (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan transmission line).
He placed special emphasis on the start of construction for the Serhetabat-Herat section of the TAPI transnational gas pipeline.
The ambassador noted that, in addition to ensuring energy security, these projects would:
- Stimulate economic development in the region,
- Have a positive environmental impact,
- Create tens of thousands of new jobs,
- Improve living standards in Pakistan.
UN Resolution on the Year of Peace and Trust
Ambassador Movlamov also drew attention to the UN General Assembly Resolution proclaiming 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust at Turkmenistan’s initiative.
He elaborated on Turkmenistan’s foreign policy, which aims to consolidate international efforts to strengthen peace and trust in global relations.
Discussions and Key Takeaways
During the discussions, participants emphasized the importance of joint efforts to maintain peace and build trust amid evolving international and intergovernmental relations, according to the Turkmen diplomatic mission in Islamabad.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
February 7, 2025