On 10 February, in Ashgabat, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev held a meeting with Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat. The negotiations took place within the framework of the Exhibition of Export Goods of the Republic of Turkey, which will last until 12 February. This was reported by IIC.

The main topic of discussion was new opportunities for business and the development of direct contacts between entrepreneurs of the two countries. The parties agreed to hold joint investment forums, specialised exhibitions and bilateral business meetings to stimulate business activity.

During the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to strengthen strategic partnership in key sectors of the economy: trade, energy, transport, construction, investment and tourism.

Particular attention was paid to the dynamics of trade relations. At the end of 2025, the volume of bilateral trade amounted to $2.2 billion, and in the near future, the parties plan to increase it to $5 billion. Omer Bolat stressed that Turkey intends to comprehensively develop cooperation, relying on the historical ties and high export potential of the two countries.