His Majesty King Abdullah and Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on Monday underlined their keenness to bolster bilateral relations, noting that many opportunities exist for economic cooperation in particular.

At a meeting Monday, the two leaders discussed the prerequisites for cooperation in different fields, including education, culture, health, trade exchange and investment. They also agreed that officials from both countries will continue coordination and consultation to effect institutional bilateral cooperation.

The talks, which continued over a lunch banquet held by King Abdullah held in honour of the Turkmen president and the accompanying delegation, also touched on regional and international developments and several issues of common concern, especially efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

During the talks, attended by senior officials from both sides, the two leaders stressed the importance of promoting cultural exchange and extending bridges of cooperation to serve the interests of both countries.

The Turkmen delegation left the Kingdom Monday following the several-hour visit.

King Abdullah visited Turkmenistan in April last year, paving the way for the establishment of solid cooperation between the two countries.