ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 7. Türkiye and
Turkmenistan discussed issues of bilateral partnership, as well as
regional and international matters of mutual interest, Trend reports via the Turkmen
MFA.
The issues were arddressed during a telephone conversation
between Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan and Turkmenistan’s
Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov on April 6.
In the course of the talks, particular attention was paid to the
interaction between Turkmenistan and Türkiye within the framework
of international organizations, as well as major international
forums and meetings.
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.
Türkiye’s trade with Turkmenistan reached $2.2 billion in 2025.
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.
