On behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the Speaker of the Mejlis, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, accepted the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Turkmenistan, Etienne Berchtold.

The ambassador emphasized that it is a great honor for him to represent his country in a state that has earned high international standing thanks to its peace-loving foreign policy and constructive initiatives, reports TDH.

During the meeting, views were exchanged on various aspects of the steadily developing bilateral cooperation, which is based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit.

The diplomat was also briefed on the structure and legislative activities of the Mejlis.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Etienne Berchtold gave assurances that he would make every effort to further strengthen relations between the two states.