Within the framework of the visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan to Dushanbe, on August 24, Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmed Gurbanov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin.

The diplomats assessed the state of trade and economic relations, discussed bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the field of transport, energy, ecology and other areas.

Special emphasis is placed on cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere. The parties discussed in detail preparations for the opening of the Magtumguly comprehensive secondary school in the Dusti district of the Khatlon region of the Republic of Tajikistan, designed to become a symbol of friendship and brotherhood between the two countries and peoples, the press service of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry reported.

The solemn ceremony of the foundation of this school was held with the participation of the heads of state of the two countries within the framework of the state visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Tajikistan in May last year.