BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 2. Turkmenistan and
Kenya discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
This was published in a press release issued by the Turkmen
foreign ministry following a meeting between Speaker of the Mejlis
Dunyagozel Gulmanova and Kenya’s newly appointed Ambassador to
Turkmenistan, John Maina Mwangi.
“Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kenya confirmed their
readiness to intensify productive cooperation in both bilateral and
multilateral formats, primarily within the framework of the UN and
other international organizations,” the ministry said.
According to the ministry, the sides also reviewed prospects for
strengthening ties with African countries, noting Turkmenistan’s
interest in expanding cooperation with the continent.
The ambassador was briefed on Turkmenistan’s foreign policy
priorities and the work of the national parliament in modernizing
the country’s legislative framework, the report says.
Mwangi reaffirmed his commitment to promoting closer relations
between the two countries during his diplomatic mission, the
ministry added.
For reference, Turkmenistan and Kenya have maintained diplomatic
relations since 1993, though bilateral engagement has remained
limited. In recent years, both countries have shown greater
interest in expanding contacts as Turkmenistan broadens its
cooperation with African states and Kenya strengthens its outreach
to Central Asia.
The two countries share an interest in cooperation through
multilateral platforms, particularly the United Nations, where both
have supported initiatives related to sustainable development,
climate action and South-South cooperation.
While trade between Turkmenistan and Kenya remains modest, it is
leaving room for future cooperation in sectors such as agriculture,
transport, textiles and energy.
