On December 9, 2024, upon the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairwoman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova accepted the credentials from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Turkmenistan Jemal Beker Abdulah.

On behalf of the head of state, the head of the national parliament congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to the responsible post, wishing him success in the noble mission of strengthening friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.

Having thanked for the warm welcome, the Ambassador conveyed on behalf of the leadership of Ethiopia warm words of greeting and best wishes to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, under whose wise leadership independent neutral Turkmenistan successfully implements a progressive policy aimed at international integration, economic progress and prosperity.

During the conversation, the diplomat was informed about the main vectors of domestic and foreign policy of Turkmenistan, aimed at developing mutually beneficial partnership with all interested states of the planet, including the countries of the African continent.

During the exchange of views on the possibilities of Turkmen-Ethiopian cooperation, the trade and economic sphere and the humanitarian and cultural sphere were identified as priority areas.

The Ambassador was also familiarized with the structure and activities of the Mejlis, its role in the legislative support of democratic reforms initiated by the head of state.

At the end of the meeting, the diplomat assured that, representing Ethiopia in neutral Turkmenistan, whose constructive peace-loving policy has gained wide international recognition and support, he will fully contribute to strengthening the constructive interstate dialogue.