ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 12.
Turkmenistan has become one of the fastest-growing economies in the
world, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in his speech at
the International Forum in Ashgabat dedicated to the 30th
anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, Trend reports.
Today, Turkmenistan stands as an exemplary modern nation with
its cities, factories, schools, and hospitals, - Erdogan said.
President Erdoğan commended Turkmenistan's remarkable economic
progress, emphasizing that the country has emerged as one of the
fastest-growing economies globally.
"I am honored to once again stand on these lands, which we hold
dear as our ancestral homeland," he remarked, underscoring
Türkiye’s immense pride in Turkmenistan’s accomplishments and its
esteemed position as a neutral state. He further expressed profound
gratitude for Turkmenistan's pivotal role in advancing global peace
and its unwavering commitment to promoting cooperation through
dialogue.
The Turkish president also reflected on the deep-rooted
historical ties between Türkiye and Turkmenistan, stating, "We were
the first to recognize Turkmenistan's independence and its enduring
neutrality. The Turkish and Turkmen peoples are bound by shared
heritage, values, and a common spirit."
In his address, President Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s steadfast
commitment to supporting Turkmenistan's ongoing development and its
aspirations for peace.
