Turkmenistan's Berdymukhamedov Congratulates Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Turkish Honours

Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahat, has congratulated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on two honours he received during a working visit to Türkiye. They are an honorary doctorate in international relations from Hacettepe University and the "Strategic Friendship" medal from the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEIK). The visit was tied to the 13th Summit of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States.

The letter says the two countries' relations rest on shared historical roots, languages and cultural values. It notes that Türkiye was the first state to officially recognise Turkmenistan's independence, and that both countries follow the principle "One nation – two states". Cooperation spans politics, trade, energy, transport, construction, education, science and culture.

The letter describes the doctorate as recognition of Berdimuhamedov's contribution to international cooperation and peaceful dialogue. It calls the DEIK medal the highest recognition of efforts to develop trade, investment and large joint projects.