French President Emmanuel Macron met with Turkmenistan's leader, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, at the Élysée Palace, emphasizing interest in Turkmen gas reserves amid Europe’s shift away from Russian energy. Berdymukhamedov, who retains a strong influence despite passing the presidency to his son, is seeking to diversify Turkmen exports, currently reliant on China. The discussions led to agreements on telecommunications and urban development, yet energy cooperation wasn't formally noted. Berdymukhamedov expressed hopes that this visit signals a new era in relations between Turkmenistan and France, addressing logistical obstacles in gas delivery to Europe.
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the leader of Turkmenistan, emphasizing interest in gas reserves as Europe seeks alternatives to Russian energy.
Berdymukhamedov aims to shift Turkmenistan's gas exports westward, reducing its dependency on China amid economic fluctuations.
The visit marks a new chapter in Turkmenistan-Paris relations, with numerous agreements signed, including in telecommunications and sustainable development.
Despite Turkmenistan's significant gas reserves, logistical challenges remain in exporting to Europe due to geographical constraints.
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