Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Hacettepe University

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received an honorary doctorate in International Relations from Hacettepe University in Ankara on October 30, during a visit to Turkey. Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz's official X account reported the event.

The ceremony was attended by Yilmaz, the university's leadership, academics and other officials. Participants stressed the importance of friendly relations between Turkey and Turkmenistan, as well as cooperation in science, education, technology and between higher education institutions.

In his speech, Yilmaz said cooperation among Turkic states, alongside shared history, language and culture, should also cover scientific and academic ties. He emphasized expanding cooperation between universities, developing joint scientific research and strengthening links within the higher education system.