ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 25. Türkiye and
Turkmenistan engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening
bilateral relations, focusing on mutual interests, Trend reports via the press
service of the Turkmen Government.
The talks were held at the administrative building of the
Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Türkiye between Consul General
Ovezgeldi Jumannazarov and Governor of Istanbul Davut Gül.
Earlier, Consul General Ovezgeldi Jumanazarov also held a
meeting with Istanbul Governor Davut Gül on March 11. The talks
focused on further strengthening bilateral cooperation between
Turkmenistan and Türkiye in the fields of trade, culture,
education, healthcare, and sports.
For reference, Turkish companies are among the top economic
partners in Turkmenistan, having implemented over 1,400 projects
valued at more than $50 billion 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 in 2025.
The main goal for bilateral trade is to reach $5 billion, a target
set by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkmen President
Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
