President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, speaking at the Central Asia-Germany Summit in Astana, called on the international community to help turn Afghanistan into a peaceful country and a valuable economic partner.

Assessing the situation in Afghanistan, the Turkmen head of state noted that it is based on the fact that today the Afghan people have a chance and real opportunities to overcome a difficult, multi-year period and move to creative, nationwide work to restore state institutions of the economy and social sphere, to achieve and establish peace, harmony and unity in the country. 

"We believe that the international community is required to help the Afghan people to show realism, foresight and responsibility in this endeavour. And putting aside secondary issues to focus on the main goals - to help turn Afghanistan into a stable, peaceful country, a valuable and promising economic partner, a respected and equal state, a member of the community of nations," the President of Turkmenistan said.

According to the head of state, the countries of Central Asia and Germany should focus their efforts on these tasks, using international and regional platforms, increasing diplomatic communication. Ensuring the implementation of major infrastructure and economic projects with the participation of Afghanistan, promote the attraction of serious external investments to them.

Source: State News Agency