ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 17. Türkiye and
Turkmenistan have discussed prospects for expanding bilateral ties,
Trend reports via the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium.
The discussion took place during a meeting between
Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Brussels Sapar Palvanov and newly
appointed Ambassador of Türkiye to the EU Yaprak Balkan.
During the meeting, the sides reviewed the current state and
future prospects of Turkmen-Turkish relations. The diplomats
positively assessed the dynamic development of bilateral
relations.
The interlocutors also exchanged views on opportunities for
cooperation within the framework of relations with the European
Union. They expressed readiness to maintain close coordination and
regular dialogue, including through more frequent meetings, in
order to support each other’s initiatives on international
platforms.
Earlier, Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat stated that Türkiye’s
trade with Turkmenistan reached $2.2 billion in 2025 and emphasized
that the main goal for bilateral trade is to reach $5 billion, a
target set by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkmen
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Turkish companies are among the top economic partners in
Turkmenistan, having implemented over 1,400 projects valued at more
than $50 billion since 1991, with a strong focus on construction,
energy, textiles, and transport. Major Turkish firms like Çalık
Holding and Polimeks are heavily involved in key infrastructure,
industrial facilities, and the "smart city" of Arkadag.
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