Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a working visit to Türkiye on November 10, reported the Turkmen Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The two leaders discussed political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation. They stressed that relations between Turkmenistan and Türkiye are based on the principle of “One Nation – Two States”, which the ministry described as a solid foundation for the partnership. They also discussed international peace, security and sustainable development. Berdimuhamedov thanked Ankara for supporting Turkmenistan’s policy of neutrality and its initiatives at the United Nations. A joint dinner followed the talks. No new agreements were announced.
The visit coincides with the COP31 climate conference hosted by Türkiye in Antalya. Türkiye is one of Turkmenistan’s largest trading partners. Bilateral trade reached $2.2 billion in 2025, and the two presidents have set a target of $5 billion. Turkish construction companies have completed more than 1,000 projects in Turkmenistan worth over $54 billion since independence, including many of Ashgabat’s landmark buildings. Ankara also sees Turkmenistan as a potential source of gas for Europe via the Caspian and the South Caucasus, and as a partner within the Organization of Turkic States, where Ashgabat has observer status.
CentralasianLIGHT.org,
November 11, 2026