On March 30, a telephone conversation took place between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Having exchanged warm greetings, Hero-Arkadag and the President of the Republic of Türkiye congratulated each other on the holy holiday of Oraza and expressed hope that the Almighty would accept all the noble deeds accomplished during the bright days of the blessed month of Oraza.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cordially congratulated Hero-Arkadag on the third adoption of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution “Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan,” noting that this significant achievement clearly demonstrates the recognition of Turkmenistan’s policy aimed at maintaining peace, universal well-being, and sustainable development.
Hero-Arkadag thanked him for the kind words and the support of the fraternal Republic of Türkiye for Turkmenistan’s international initiatives based on the principles of its neutrality policy.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people also expressed gratitude for the participation of the delegation from the Republic of Türkiye in the International Conference “Year of Peace and Trust: Development of International Activities for Children,” dedicated to the 4th anniversary of the establishment of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care.
Noting the importance of a large-scale forum designed to unite efforts to ensure a happy future and prosperous life for children, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed gratitude for the hospitality extended to the delegation of the Republic of Türkiye.
During the telephone conversation, it was noted that the Republic of Türkiye is one of Turkmenistan’s strategic trade and economic partners. Strengthening multifaceted bilateral relations on a long-term basis is a priority of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy.
In this regard, the parties noted with satisfaction the active development of bilateral cooperation in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres, based on mutual respect, trust, and support.
It was noted that cultural and humanitarian cooperation is an integral part of the interstate dialogue. The Turkmen and Republic of Türkiye peoples are united by a common history, culture, and spiritual and moral values. In this regard, the parties noted the importance of interaction, particularly in areas such as science, education, culture, art, and sports.
Continuing the conversation, Hero-Arkadag expressed gratitude to the head of the fraternal state for his efforts to develop friendly bilateral relations and wished him good health, success in his state activities, and prosperity to the Turkish people.
Hero-Arkadag asked President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to convey greetings to his wife, Emine hanim, from her sister Ogulgerek, as well as from the President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
The President of the Republic of Türkiye, in turn, expressed warm greetings to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
At the end of the telephone conversation, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, confirmed their readiness to support mutual initiatives to further expand relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Türkiye and exchanged wishes for well-being and prosperity to the fraternal peoples of the two countries.