The new Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Turkmenistan (residing in Tehran) has officially assumed his duties.
On February 17, the Chairperson of the Mejlis, D. Gulmanova, received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Turkmenistan, Rolliansyah Soemirat.
On behalf of the Head of State, the leader of the national Parliament congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to this responsible post and wished him success in strengthening friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.
Expressing gratitude for the kind wishes and hospitality extended on Turkmen soil, the ambassador, in turn, conveyed warm greetings to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on behalf of the leadership of the Republic of Indonesia.
During the meeting, held in a constructive atmosphere, the diplomat was thoroughly briefed on the structure of the Mejlis and its multifaceted activities aimed at improving the national legislative framework. The ambassador was also acquainted with the priority directions of Turkmenistan’s peaceful foreign policy.
The discussion included an exchange of views on a wide range of Turkmen–Indonesian relations, which are successfully developing both bilaterally and multilaterally, primarily within the framework of the United Nations and other respected international organizations.
Also on February 17, the ambassador presented copies of his credentials to Turkmenistan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmet Gurbanov. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation in political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.
