Berdimuhamedov: Azerbaijan's C5+1 accession opens new prospects

Azerbaijan's accession to the format of Consultative Meetings of the Heads of State of Central Asian Countries (C5+1) opens broad prospects for cooperation with partners in Asia and Europe, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov said, Report's correspondent informs from Turkmenistan.

Berdimuhamedov made the remarks at the opening of the 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asian Countries and Azerbaijan in Avaza.

He described Azerbaijan's accession to the format as a major outcome, including from the perspective of economic prospects.

The Turkmen president also emphasized the growing importance of Central Asia and Azerbaijan in regional and global processes.

"The role of Central Asia and Azerbaijan in regional and global processes is steadily growing as key logistics and energy hubs for development," Berdimuhamedov said.