Khaleej Times reported that Mr Mohammed bin Dhaen Al Hamli energy minister of UAE has held meetings with senior Turkmen officials to discuss venues of cooperation between the 2 countries on energy.

At the meetings with Mr Bayrammyrat Hojamuhammedow deputy chairman of the cabinet of ministers for oil and gas of Turkmenistan and Mr Bayramgeldi Nedirow minister of oil and gas industry and mineral resources, on the sidelines of the 15th Turkmenistan International Oil and Gas Conference 2010, currently held in the Turkmen capital city of Ashgabat, the UAE Minister confirmed that the UAE leadership’s interest in furthering relations with Turkmenistan.

He further said that the UAE companies are prepared to take part in the development of Turkmenistan’s energy sector, noting that large UAE companies such as Mubadala Development Company and Masdar are carrying out projects to boost Turkmenistan’s oil and gas and renewable energy production capacities.

The UAE Minister conveyed greetings to President Mr Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow from the president, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan VP and PM of the UAE and ruler of Dubai His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Mr Hassan Abdullah Al Adhab UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan and members of the UAE delegation were present at the meeting.

(Sourced from www.khaleejtimes.com)