Russia–Turkmenistan relations
{'<entity_0>': 'Russia–Turkmenistan relations', '<entity_1>': 'Turkmenistan', '<entity_2>': 'Russia'}
[['Russia–Turkmenistan relations', 'country', 'Russia'], ['Russia–Turkmenistan relations', 'country', 'Turkmenistan']]
<entity_0> (Russian: Российско-туркменские отношения) refers to the bilateral relationship between <entity_2> and <entity_1>. Recently, Russian–<entity_1> relations have revolved around <entity_2>'s efforts to secure natural gas export deals from <entity_1>. <entity_2> is competing with China, the European Union, and the United States for access to <entity_1>'s rich supply of hydrocarbons. The parties exchanged views on important international and regional issues, and cooperation between <entity_2> and <entity_1> within the framework of international organisations. Following high-level talks between <entity_2> and <entity_1> the parties adopted a Joint Declaration. The document states that the two presidents confirm the strategic nature of relations between <entity_2> and <entity_1> and stress that these relations are gradually developing in a wide range of areas. In particular, the Agreement on Cooperation between the Governments of <entity_2> and <entity_1> on the Protection of Classified Information. The presidents of <entity_2> and <entity_1> also made statements to the press. Speaking at the opening ceremony, President Dmitry Medvedev expressed his hope that cooperation between <entity_1> and <entity_2> will develop, and stressed that <entity_2> is always open to meaningful and committed partnership.
['bilateral relation']