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Turkmenistan officially opened its consulate general in Dubai on Saturday, with diplomats highlighting the strengthening of close relations with the UAE on several fronts.

Attending the opening ceremony were Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance; Hassan Abdullah Al Adhab, Ambassador of the UAE to Turkmenistan, senior UAE officials; and diplomats, officials and guests from a number of countries.

Diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the UAE were established in 1995. Turkmenistan has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and now a consulate general in Dubai, located in the upmarket Jumeirah area on 25B Street, also known as 25 Al Meedaf Street.

Addressing the gathering at the consulate, Rasit Meredow, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and its Minister of Foreign Affairs, said: “This important development is a shining example that clearly demonstrates the friendship between Turkmenistan and the UAE, between the peoples of our countries… I would like to specifically note the work on the joint committee of cooperation between our countries that has been established to coordinate effective bilateral partnerships.”