Turkmenistan and Türkiye have discussed expanding cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and construction during political consultations in Ankara.
The consultations were held at the level of heads of structural divisions of the foreign ministries of the two countries, according to a press release issued by Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Head of the Middle East Countries Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ishanguly Amanlyyev led the Turkmen side, while Director General for Central Asia and the Organization of Turkic States at the Turkish Foreign Ministry Togan Oral headed the Turkish delegation.
“The sides discussed the development of partnership in trade, energy, transport, and construction,” the ministry said in the press release.
According to the ministry, the participants emphasized the important role of the Turkmen-Turkish Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation and the Turkmen-Turkish Business Council in promoting bilateral economic ties.
The consultations also covered political and diplomatic relations, interparliamentary cooperation, consular issues, and coordination within international and regional organizations. The two sides reaffirmed their interest in expanding cooperation in culture, science, education, sports, and healthcare, the report says.
During the visit to Ankara, the Turkmen delegation also met with Türkiye’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ayşe Berris Ekinci to discuss the current state of bilateral relations and prospects for further cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
For reference, Turkish companies are among the top economic partners in Turkmenistan, having implemented over 1400 projects valued at more than 50 billion dollars since 1991, with a strong focus on construction, energy, textiles, and transport. Major Turkish firms like Çalık Holding and Polimeks are heavily involved in key infrastructure, industrial facilities, and the “smart city” of Arkadag.
Türkiye’s trade with Turkmenistan reached 2.2 billion dollars in 2025. The main goal for bilateral trade is to reach 5 billion dollars, a target set by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
