MEETING OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HALK MASLAKHATY OF THE MILLI GENGESH OF TURKMENISTAN WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKIYE

On November 11, 2022, the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with the President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States.

Warmly greeting each other, the Hero-Arkadag and the leader of Turkiye exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the awarding of the “Supreme Order of the Turkic World”, which became recognition of their special contribution to the development of the centuries-old traditions of friendship between the Turkic-speaking peoples in a new historical era.

Conveying warm words of greeting from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh emphasized the importance of the previous Summit held in the Turkish city of Istanbul in 2021, at which it was decided to join the Organization of Turkic States as an observer.

As noted, this historic event was a big important step, because the participation of our country in the Organization of Turkic States in this capacity is of a political and diplomatic nature and is aimed at further strengthening trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties with the fraternal Turkic-speaking peoples.

Touching upon the topic of bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkiye, the interlocutors noted with satisfaction that today they are actively developing on the basis of the traditions of friendship and brotherhood.

In this regard, the achieved high level of mutually beneficial Turkmen-Turkish cooperation, built on the principles of respect, trust and mutual support, as well as the availability of all opportunities for its further expansion and strengthening, was emphasized.

During the meeting, the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan focused on the importance of further development of parliamentary relations between the two countries.

Confirming readiness to support initiatives aimed at further promotion of inter-parliamentary relations, their more meaningful enrichment, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished President Recep Tayyip Erdogan good health and success in responsible state activities, and further progress and prosperity to the fraternal Turkish people.