The prime minister expressed these views during a tete-e-tete meeting with Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamadov at Ruhiyet Palace in Mary, Turkmenistan. Prime Minister Abbasi arrived in Mary earlier in the day on the invitation from the president of Turkmenistan to participate in the link-up ceremonies of TAPI pipeline and associated projects. The prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s full support to Turkmenistan’s policy of permanent neutrality and President Berdimuhamadov’s initiatives at the UN. Warmly welcoming the prime minister and members of the delegation, President Berdimuhamadov thanked the prime minister for joining the inauguration ceremony of TAPI and link-up projects going to be held on Friday. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamadov expressed hope that Pakistan will benefit from the supply of gas especially for industry once TAPI reaches Pakistan.

Source: Pakistan Today February 22, 2018 19:07 UTC