President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan confirmed willingness of both countries to pursue a "full-scale intergovernmental dialogue based on the principles of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit, and taking into account new opportunities and realities of the modern time." The meeting was held in Abu Dhabi, where the Turkmen leader arrived on a two-day official visit.

At the end of talks, the signing of bilateral documents was held in the presence of the two presidents. These include a Memorandum of Understanding between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the United Arab Emirates; a Memorandum between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on trade, economic and technical cooperation, as well as an Agreement between Turkmenistan and the United Arab Emirates on air service.

The sides singed a joint communique on the result of the official visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the UAE.

Today, the President of Turkmenistan will visit the city of Dubai - the largest commercial, financial and tourist center of the Middle East, where a business forum will be held with participation of representatives of trade, financial and tourist businesses of the UAE.