Turkmenistan Holds Conference Celebrating President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s International Honours from Türkiye

Ashgabat, The Gulf Observer: A ceremonial conference was held on November 2, 2026, at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to mark the conferment of the honorary degree of “Doctor Honoris Causa in International Relations” on President Serdar Berdimuhamedov by Türkiye’s Hacettepe University, as well as the presentation of the “Strategic Friendship” award by the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK).

The event was attended by heads of several ministries and government agencies of Turkmenistan, representatives of state institutions, officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Turkmenistan, as well as academic staff and university students.

Addressing the gathering, participants highlighted the steady development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Türkiye across political, economic, cultural, humanitarian and educational sectors.

Particular attention was given to Turkmenistan’s foreign policy initiatives aimed at promoting international peace, trust and security, while strengthening cooperation with countries of the Turkic world.

Participants noted that the conferment of the honorary doctorate by Hacettepe University and the presentation of the “Strategic Friendship” award by DEİK represented recognition of President Berdimuhamedov’s contribution to advancing international cooperation, strengthening global peace and security, and creating favourable conditions for expanding business relations.

The honours were also described as recognition of the successful implementation of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy, which is founded on the principles of permanent neutrality.

Turkish Ambassador to Turkmenistan Şener Cebeci highlighted the importance of cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries. He also referred to the opening of the new Park of Culture of Turkic States as a symbol of friendship and solidarity among brotherly nations.

The conference participants emphasised that the existing level of bilateral cooperation provides additional opportunities for implementing joint projects, expanding institutional and business contacts, and further strengthening the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and Türkiye.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, participants adopted an address to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, expressing their sincere appreciation and congratulations on the conferment of the honorary degree by Hacettepe University and the presentation of the “Strategic Friendship” award by DEİK.