BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29. Turkmenistan and
Türkiye have discussed expanding cooperation in trade, energy,
transport, and construction during political consultations in
Ankara.


The consultations were held at the level of heads of structural
divisions of the foreign ministries of the two countries, according
to a press release issued by Turkmenistan's Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. The Turkmen side was led by Head of the Middle East
Countries Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Turkmenistan Ishanguly Amanlyyev, while the Turkish delegation was
headed by Director General for Central Asia and the Organization of
Turkic States at the Turkish Foreign Ministry Togan Oral.


"The sides discussed the development of partnership in trade,
energy, transport, and construction," the ministry said in the
press release.


According to the ministry, the participants emphasized the
important role of the Turkmen-Turkish Intergovernmental Commission
on Economic Cooperation and the Turkmen-Turkish Business Council in
promoting bilateral economic ties.


The consultations also covered political and diplomatic
relations, interparliamentary cooperation, consular issues, and
coordination within international and regional organizations. The
two sides reaffirmed their interest in expanding cooperation in
culture, science, education, sports, and healthcare, the report
says.







During the visit to Ankara, the Turkmen delegation also met with
Türkiye's Deputy Foreign Minister Ayşe Berris Ekinci to discuss the
current state of bilateral relations and prospects for further
cooperation in areas of mutual interest.


For reference, 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.