Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Holds Phone Conversation with Erdoğan
Ashgabat, The Gulf Observer: The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a phone conversation on Tuesday with the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during which he extended a formal invitation to the Turkish leader to visit Turkmenistan at a time convenient for him.
According to official reports from Turkmen media, the two leaders discussed their countries’ commitment to strengthening the longstanding friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Türkiye. In particular, they touched on upcoming events of mutual importance, including the international forum dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the renowned Turkmen poet, Magtymguly Pyragy.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Erdoğan for Türkiye’s support in preparing for this significant cultural event, underscoring the Turkish president’s invaluable contribution to preserving and promoting the literary and spiritual legacy of the great poet. The National Leader emphasized the shared cultural, linguistic, and spiritual heritage that continues to unite the two nations.
Both leaders reaffirmed the strategic nature of their bilateral relations, which are founded on a deep bond of brotherhood and mutual respect. At the close of the conversation, Berdimuhamedov and Erdoğan exchanged warm wishes for good health, happiness, and peace, while expressing hopes for continued prosperity for the brotherly peoples of Turkmenistan and Türkiye.
In a related development, on the same day, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree awarding President Erdoğan with the commemorative medal “In Honor of the 300th Anniversary of Magtymguly Pyragy,” further cementing the strong ties between the two nations.
