Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met Executive Secretary of the CIS Sergey Lebedev and emphasized that partnership with the CIS remained a priority, CA-News reports.
Lebedev arrived the Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan Conference and the 55th session of the CIS Economic Council (Turkmenistan chairs the CIS in 2012).
Berdimuhamedov emphasized that close contacts in energy, trade and economics is a priority for all members of the organization. The sides discuss cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
Ashkhabad initiated the 7th forum of artists and scientists of the CIS on October 15-16.
