On December 22, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held online meeting with CEO / Executive Managing Director of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Tadashi Maeda. During the meeting, the parties expressed satisfaction with the high dynamics of development of Turkmen-Japanese relations across the entire spectrum of cooperation. The active dialogue between the leaderships of the two countries and the personal contribution of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the further strengthening of interstate relations were emphasized. Particular attention was paid to trade and economic relations and the participation of Japanese companies in the implementation of large-scale projects on the territory of Turkmenistan, including gas chemical complex in Kiyanly, carbamide plant in Karabogaz and the plant for the production of gasoline from natural gas in the Ahal velayat. In addition to current projects, the parties also considered the prospects for joint work in the gas chemical, transport and agricultural industries. Speaking about the extension of the regulatory framework for partnership, the parties underlined the significance of bilateral documents signed in Tokyo, during the working visit of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Japan, including the Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of infrastructure between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. The meeting participants exchanged views on the future stages of partnership. The Japanese side expressed interest in continuing investment activities in Turkmenistan.