BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 29. Turkmenistan and
Türkiye reaffirmed the strategic and fraternal nature of bilateral
relations and discussed further strengthening political and
economic cooperation.


According to the Turkmen government, the issue was discussed
during a meeting between President of Turkmenistan Serdar
Berdimuhamedov and newly appointed Turkish Ambassador to
Turkmenistan Şener Cebeci, who presented his credentials.


During the ceremony, the ambassador conveyed greetings and best
wishes from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to
Berdimuhamedov. The Turkmen president asked him to convey his best
wishes to the Turkish leader and congratulated Cebeci on his
appointment.


"The sides noted that relations between Turkmenistan and Türkiye
are based on mutual trust and have a fraternal, long-term and
strategic character. Particular attention was paid to Erdoğan’s
visit to Ashgabat on December 12, 2025, which was held as part of
celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s
permanent neutrality and gave additional impetus to bilateral
cooperation," the statement of the government notes.







Berdimuhamedov noted that Türkiye remains one of Turkmenistan’s
major trade and economic partners. He highlighted the role of the
Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation and the
Business Council in developing economic ties.


The sides also noted active cooperation in culture, science and
the arts, as well as the similarity of their positions on key
international issues, including maintaining peace and security and
achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The Turkish
ambassador, in turn, assured that he would make every effort to
further strengthen bilateral relations and develop cooperation in
the interests of both countries.


Turkmenistan and Türkiye maintain close fraternal
relations rooted in shared history, language and culture. Since
Turkmenistan’s independence, Turkish companies have implemented
more than 1,000 projects in the country valued at over $54 billion,
making Turkmenistan one of the largest overseas markets for Turkish
contractors. Bilateral trade reached approximately $2.2 billion in
2025, with both sides targeting $5 billion in the coming years.
Energy cooperation advanced significantly in 2025 with the launch
of Turkmen natural gas supplies to Türkiye via a swap arrangement
through Iran. High-level contacts, including President Erdoğan’s
December 2025 visit to Ashgabat, continue to drive the strategic
partnership forward.