Turkmenistan's Serdar Berdimuhamedov attends 13th Organization of Turkic States summit

Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, held on 30 October. According to Turkmen officials, his participation reflects the country's priority of developing its historical and cultural ties with Turkic peoples in line with present-day requirements. Turkmenistan takes part in the organization as an observer, guided by its principles of neutrality and a peaceful foreign policy.

At the summit, leaders discussed expanding economic cooperation, developing trade and investment relations, and jointly using opportunities in energy, transport and industry. The potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, which plays an important role in trade between Asia and Europe, and of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport were also raised. Cooperation on climate change, environmental protection, education, science, cultural heritage and tourism was emphasised.

During his official visit to the Republic of Türkiye, Berdimuhamedov presented Turkmen culture on an international level. According to the Turkmen side, the proposals put forward by Turkmenistan aim to strengthen peace, mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation in the region.