Trilateral Summit in Avaza: Leaders of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan Discuss Strategic Cooperation

On August 5, a significant trilateral meeting was held in the city of Avaza between the Chairman of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov, during the LLDC3.

During the meeting, the leaders discussed expanding regional cooperation, promoting joint projects in energy and transportation, and strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties. Prime Minister Ali Asadov conveyed greetings from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to regional stability and development.

Chairman Berdimuhamedov and President Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of further strengthening the friendly and strategic relations among the three nations. The meeting concluded with a joint statement and agreements on future cooperation directions.

This summit is seen as a key diplomatic step toward unlocking new opportunities for stability and development across Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

The recent visits of President Mirziyoyev and Chairman Berdimuhamedov to Baku in July further underscore Azerbaijan’s growing interest in deepening ties with Turkic-speaking nations of Central Asia, such as Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. These engagements reflect Azerbaijan’s strategic intent to solidify cooperation within the Turkic world and with Central Asian countries, particularly in the context of developing the Middle Corridor. As landlocked nations face logistical and economic challenges, Azerbaijan is positioning itself as a key transit and connectivity hub, fostering regional integration and resilience.