On November 10, as part of a working visit to Turkey, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Ahmet Çalık, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Çalik Holding group of companies. This was reported by the TDH news agency.

During the meeting, Ahmet Çalık noted the importance of the visit by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and his participation in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change for the development of bilateral relations.

The businessman also emphasized Turkmenistan's achievements over the years of independence and noted that the transformations initiated are continuing under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In addition, Ahmet Çalık congratulated Hero-Arkadag on the awarding of the title of "Honorary Doctor in the Field of International Relations" by Hacettepe University to the President of Turkmenistan and the presentation of the "Strategic Friendship" award by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey.

Hero-Arkadag noted the development of cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector, textile industry and construction. According to him, conditions have been created in Turkmenistan to expand cooperation with foreign partners and implement joint projects.

The National Strategy for the Industrial Development of Turkmenistan for 2030–2045 was discussed separately. Hero-Arkadag expressed confidence that Turkish companies would take an active part in its implementation.

Ahmet Çalık thanked the leadership of Turkmenistan for the conditions created for the operations of Turkish companies and the trust placed in them. He also noted the importance of Çalik Holding's participation in the implementation of major infrastructure projects in the country.

At the end of the meeting, the company's Chairman of the Board of Directors assured that the Turkish side would continue to fulfill its commitments, ensuring the timely and high-quality completion of work at the facilities entrusted to it.