Berdimuhamedov, Erdogan Meeting Reaffirms Strong Brotherly Partnership Between Turkmenistan and Türkiye
Ankara, The Gulf Observer: The Berdimuhamedov Erdogan meeting held on 10 November 2026 reaffirmed the strong and brotherly partnership between Turkmenistan and Türkiye. As part of his working visit to the Republic of Türkiye, the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The talks underlined the shared resolve of both nations to deepen cooperation across political, economic and cultural fields.
Warm Welcome and Exchange of Greetings
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warmly welcomed the distinguished Turkmen guest. He thanked Hero-Arkadag for accepting the invitation to visit Türkiye and conveyed his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
In response, the National Leader of the Turkmen People thanked the Turkish side for its generous hospitality. He also conveyed warm greetings from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to President Erdogan, reflecting the close personal and political ties between the leaderships of the two countries.
“One Nation – Two States” Guides the Partnership
During the meeting, both sides emphasized that interstate dialogue between Turkmenistan and Türkiye is developing successfully across the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres.
The two leaders noted that, in strengthening their multifaceted partnership, Turkmenistan and Türkiye are guided by the principle of “One Nation – Two States”. This principle, rooted in shared history, language and culture, serves as a solid foundation for effective cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral formats.
Berdimuhamedov Erdogan Meeting Highlights Value of High-Level Dialogue
Hero-Arkadag stressed that mutual visits, meetings and negotiations at the highest level play a key role in further expanding fruitful trade and economic ties, as well as cultural and humanitarian relations. He noted that regular contact between the leaderships helps translate political goodwill into practical outcomes that benefit the people of both countries.
The Berdimuhamedov Erdogan meeting is therefore seen as another important step in sustaining the momentum of high-level engagement between Ashgabat and Ankara.
Shared Commitment to Peace and Sustainable Development
The National Leader of the Turkmen People highlighted the contribution of both countries to addressing pressing issues on the international agenda, particularly the strengthening of international peace and security and the advancement of sustainable development.
He expressed his gratitude to the Turkish side for its consistent support for Turkmenistan’s policy of neutrality and for the initiatives put forward by Turkmenistan within the framework of the United Nations and other authoritative international organizations. This support, he noted, reflects the high level of mutual trust and political understanding between the two states.
Türkiye Among Turkmenistan’s Leading Trade Partners
Turning to bilateral trade and economic cooperation, Hero-Arkadag noted that Türkiye holds one of the leading positions among Turkmenistan’s foreign trade partners. The economic relationship continues to serve as an important pillar of the wider partnership, complementing the strong political and cultural bonds between the two brotherly nations.
Good Wishes and Joint Dinner
At the conclusion of the meeting, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wished each other good health and great success in their responsible state activities. They also extended their wishes for peace, well-being and prosperity to the brotherly peoples of Turkmenistan and Türkiye.
Following the talks, a joint dinner was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero-Arkadag, and the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, underscoring the warm and friendly atmosphere of the visit.
The meeting once again demonstrated that relations between Turkmenistan and Türkiye, founded on common roots and shared values, continue to grow stronger, with both sides committed to expanding their cooperation in the years ahead.
