Erdogan and Berdimuhamedov Aim to Boost Trade to $5 Billion

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met in Ankara on November 10, 2026, to expand bilateral cooperation. The leaders based their discussions on the principle of "One Nation – Two States," focusing on strengthening political, diplomatic, and cultural ties.

A primary goal of the meeting was to increase bilateral trade from $2.2 billion in 2025 to $5 billion in the near term. The leaders discussed expanding cooperation in energy, textiles, industry, gas chemicals, agriculture, and food production. They specifically focused on developing transport and logistics infrastructure to better connect Central Asia and Europe.

During the working visit, Berdimuhamedov identified Türkiye as one of Turkmenistan's leading foreign trade partners. He expressed gratitude for Türkiye's support of Turkmenistan's neutral foreign policy and its various initiatives within the United Nations. The high-level diplomatic engagement concluded with a joint dinner.