Serdar Berdimuhamedov attends Organization of Turkic States summit in Turkey

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to Turkey to attend the regular summit of heads of state of the Organization of Turkic States, held on 30 October, and related events. Turkmenistan takes part in the organisation as an observer country, which it sees as an important platform for cultural dialogue and building trust.

During the visit, Berdimuhamedov met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They discussed reviving political dialogue, trade and economic ties, and cooperation in culture, science and education. Berdimuhamedov invited Erdogan to make an official visit to Turkmenistan. Speaking at the summit, he said Turkic states have large economic potential in energy, transport and industry, and highlighted the importance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor.

At Turkmenistan's initiative, the UN General Assembly declared 2028 the Year of International Law. Hacettepe University awarded Berdimuhamedov an honorary doctorate in international relations, and the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK) presented him with its « Strategic Friendship » badge.