On August 30, representatives of the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Health, as well as a number of specialized and law enforcement agencies of Turkmenistan met with authorized representatives of the Andkhoy, Khancharbag, Gurgan districts, which are part of the Faryab province of Afghanistan, and the head of the Akina customs point. This was announced on August 30 by the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan.

The parties discussed the current issues of cooperation related to the proper implementation of border, customs and phytosanitary supervision in border areas.

“During the meeting, the parties agreed to strengthen the work of the Ymamnazar-Akina checkpoint, taking into account the sanitary and epidemiological standards , ” the news release said.

In addition, as a humanitarian aid, the Turkmen side donated medical equipment to Afghanistan. “The Afghan side has accepted the friendly gesture with satisfaction,” the Foreign Ministry writes.

Source: Chronicles of Turkmenistan