AMBASSADOR OF TURKMENISTAN IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

National Assembly of RA
May 15 2008
Armenia

On May 14 the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of
Armenia Mr Tigran Torosyan received the newly appointed ambassador
of Turkmenistan to Armenia Mr Shohrat Jumayev.

The Ambassador informed the NA President about the ongoing political,
economic reforms in Turkmenistan and ensured the friendly attitude of
his country and his people and the wish of deepening relations in all
spheres with Armenia. Mr Jumayev especially stressed the raising of the
economic ties to political high level relationship and the development
of inter-parliamentary cooperation, and in this context the creation
of the inter-parliamentary friendship group. The Ambassador expressed
willingness to do as much as possible during his term of office
to make closer the traditional ties of two states and peoples. He
thanked the NA President for attending the inauguration ceremony of
the President of Turkmenistan, considering his visit to Ashgabat as
a display of respect. Remembering the disastrous earthquake years ago
the Ambassador noted with gratitude that the capital city was restored
with the efforts of the Armenian builders. As a result of the ongoing
reforms in the country, the Ambassador ensured that a great place was
given to the organization of competitions, and the Armenian builders,
who would like to use their rich experience in Turkmenistan, would be
gladly received in Ashgabat. Touching upon the educational problems
Mr Jumayev stressed that 60 young people get education in Armenia.

Mr Tigran Torosyan congratulated the Ambassador upon his appointment
and expressed hope that the mission will be marked by the development
of inter-state and inter-parliamentary relations, and expressed
willingness to promote the success of the steps taken by the Ambassador
directed towards the deepening of cooperation. Referring to raising
the economic ties to the level of political relations, the NA President
noted that the economic development of the two states would create new
opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation. The establishment
of the inter-governmental commission was highlighted, which will give
opportunity for the fulfillment of concrete programmes. In order to
make closer the inter-parliamentary relations Mr Torosyan noted that
till the end of the spring session a parliamentary friendship group
would be set up in the National Assembly. The creation of such group
in the parliament of Turkmenistan and the mutual visits will promote
the development of inter-parliamentary relations. Ensuring his warm
attitude towards the Turkmen people the NA President noted that the
ongoing reforms in the country were visible also in foreign policy,
and the development of relations with certain countries and the
European Union would create new opportunities for cooperation.

During the meeting other issues were also discussed.