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 the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This was reported by the TDH news agency.

The President of Turkey welcomed the Turkmen guest, thanked him for accepting the invitation and conveyed greetings to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In response, Hero-Arkadag expressed his gratitude for the hospitality and also conveyed greetings from the head of Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of bilateral relations. The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan emphasized Turkmenistan's interest in further strengthening cooperation with Turkey and thanked the Turkish side for hosting the Turkmen delegation led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during the Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara.

Particular attention was paid to political and diplomatic, trade and economic, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation. It was noted that relations between the two countries are developing on the basis of the historical and cultural affinity of their peoples, as well as the principle of “One nation – two states”.

Hero-Arkadag emphasized the importance of contacts and negotiations at the highest level for expanding the partnership. Turkey's support for Turkmenistan's neutral foreign policy course and the country's international initiatives within the framework of the UN and other organizations was also noted.

In the trade and economic sphere, Turkey occupies one of the leading positions among Turkmenistan's partners. With the participation of Turkish companies, projects have been implemented in the textile, energy, gas chemical and industrial sectors. Cooperation in these areas is continuing.

At the end of the meeting, the parties wished each other success in their state activities, and the peoples of the two countries peace and prosperity. Following the talks, Hero-Arkadag and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a dinner together.