Erdogan and Berdimuhamedov Discuss Trade and Energy in Ankara

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan arrived in Ankara, Turkiye, on October 29, 2026, to attend the 13th Summit of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States. He was received at Etimesgut Airport by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and members of the Turkish business community.

During the summit, Berdimuhamedov and other heads of state participated in the opening of the Park of Culture of Turkic Countries, where they planted tree saplings and viewed models of historical structures. The itinerary also included a visit to the Malazgirt Event Centre to observe cultural performances and ethnosport games.

Following the summit, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Berdimuhamedov to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, and the defense industry. Erdogan praised Turkmenistan's contributions to the Turkic world and urged deeper cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States. As part of the diplomatic exchange, Erdogan invited Berdimuhamedov to attend the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Antalya next month.