Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Erdogan Discuss Key Directions of Bilateral Relations

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Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Erdogan Discuss Key Directions of Bilateral Relations
Meeting between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, March 16, 2023, Ankara, Türkiye (Photo: Press Office of the President of Türkiye)

On Wednesday, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, held a telephone conversation with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Türkiye. The participants noted the growing dynamics of interstate relations and exchanged views on the priorities of multi-dimensional partnership, which carries a long-term strategic character.

As reported by the official media of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated each other on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and expressed their best wishes.

The National Leader of the Turkmen People also conveyed greetings and congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of the sacred holiday and the best wishes from President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

In turn, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asked Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to convey warm greetings and best wishes to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In this regard, the President of Türkiye expressed confidence that, thanks to the assistance of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the partnership between the two fraternal countries will continue to develop successfully.

The Head of the fraternal state also mentioned that the 15th meeting of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States, chaired by the National Leader of the Turkmen People Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, was held at a high level, and emphasized Turkmenistan's great interest in cooperation with this organization, expressing gratitude in this regard.

At the end of the telephone conversation, the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again expressed mutual wishes for robust health, happiness, and for all prayers and fasts to be accepted by the Almighty, and for the two fraternal peoples – peace, prosperity, and development.

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