BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 30. Turkmenistan
and Türkiye discussed the current state and prospects for further
development of bilateral relations.


This was reflected in a statement issued by the Turkmen MFA
following the talks between the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister
Myahri Byashimova and Ambassador of Türkiye to Turkmenistan Şener
Cebeci.


According to the Ministry, in the course of the meeting, the
sides exchanged views on current issues of bilateral cooperation
and discussed strengthening political and diplomatic dialogue.


“Particular attention was paid to strengthening political and
diplomatic dialogue and cultural and humanitarian cooperation, as
well as to collaboration in international forums,” the report
said.


Furthermore, the parties confirmed their interest in further
developing constructive cooperation and maintaining regular
contacts on issues of mutual interest, the ministry said.







Byashimova also wished Ambassador Cebeci success in his
diplomatic activities and expressed Turkmenistan’s readiness for
further constructive partnership.


Turkmenistan and Türkiye established diplomatic relations
shortly after Turkmenistan gained independence. Türkiye was the
first country to recognize Turkmenistan on October 27, 1991, and
opened its embassy in Ashgabat in February 1992. The two countries
cooperate in political, economic, cultural, and educational areas,
while Türkiye supports Turkmenistan's policy of permanent
neutrality.


Economic ties are an important part of the bilateral
relationship. According to Türkiye's Foreign Ministry, bilateral
trade reached $2.2 billion in 2025, including $1.3 billion in
Turkish exports to Turkmenistan and $860 million in imports. The
two countries’ presidents have set a goal to bolster the bilateral
trade value to $5 billion in the near term. Turkish companies have
also been active in Turkmenistan's construction and industrial
sectors, with more than 1,000 projects worth over $54 billion
completed since the country's independence.


Energy and transport have become increasingly important areas of
cooperation. In June 2026, the ninth meeting of the
Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission on Economic
Cooperation identified transport and logistics as a key area, with
discussions focusing on infrastructure connecting Central Asia and
Europe. Energy cooperation was also discussed, alongside
construction, building materials, food production, and
agriculture.