Ashgabat: Turkmenistan has become one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in his speech at the International Forum in Ashgabat dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.
According to Trend News Agency, President Erdogan commended Turkmenistan’s 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, highlighting Trkiye’s pride in Turkmenistan’s accomplishments and its esteemed position as a neutral state.
He expressed gratitude for Turkmenistan’s role in advancing global peace and its commitment to promoting cooperation through dialogue. The Turkish president also reflected on the historical ties between Trkiye 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 Erdogan reaffirmed Trkiye’s commitment to supporting Turkmenistan’s ongoing development and its aspirations for peace.