GURBANGULY BERDIMUHAMEDOV MEETS TURKISH PRESIDENT IN ANTALYA

National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday during a dinner on the sidelines of the 31st U.N. Climate Change Conference in Antalya.

The two sides discussed Turkmen-Turkish relations, as well as regional and international issues, according to the directorate.

Erdoğan emphasized that Türkiye would continue taking steps to expand cooperation with Turkmenistan and elevate bilateral relations. Turkish President also stressed the need to intensify cooperation in energy, trade, defense industry and investment.

The Turkish President also noted the strengthening of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and underscored its growing strategic importance. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed hope that Turkmenistan would join the organization as a full member.