British Ambassador to Turkmenistan presents his Letters of Credentials
The new British Ambassador to Turkmenistan Stephen Conlon presented his Letters of Credentials to His Excellency the President of Turkmenistan on 23 May 2023.
His Majesty’s Ambassador Stephen Conlon presented his Letters of Credentials to His Excellency the President of Turkmenistan Mr Serdar Berdimuhamedov on 24 May 2023. They enjoyed a productive discussion on bilateral relations between our 2 countries including on education, climate change and trade opportunities.
His Majesty’s Ambassador Stephen Conlon said afterwards:
I was pleased to meet His Excellency the President again following our recent meeting in the United Kingdom at the time of His Majesty The King’s Coronation. I look forward to the many new opportunities and unique experiences my time in Turkmenistan will bring.
Earlier in the week, on 22 May, Stephen Conlon called on the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Mr Vepa Hajiyev to present copies of his Letters of Credentials.
During the meeting with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs they discussed a wide range of matters of bilateral interest, including climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, and trading relationships. They also discussed high-level visits that will build upon relationships formed by the President during the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.