President of Turkmenistan Arrives in Ankara for a Working Visit to Attend the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in the Republic of Turkey for a working visit. The head of state is participating in the 13th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
At Etimesgut International Airport in Ankara, the President of Turkmenistan was welcomed by the Vice President of the Republic of Turkey, Cevdet Yılmaz, and members of the official delegation.
Turkmenistan participates in the activities of the OTS as an observer state. Key areas of cooperation include the development of transport and transit corridors, the strengthening of energy security, the promotion of a "green" economy, and the expansion of cultural and humanitarian dialogue.
In the afternoon, the leaders of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took part in the grand opening ceremony of the Park of Turkic Culture in Ankara. The park, which features commemorative trees and models of historical landmarks from the Turkic world, also hosted an ethnographic exhibition.
The Turkmen side presented a traditional white yurt, showcasing items of decorative and applied arts, national costumes, and musical instruments. The cultural program was further enriched by performances from Turkmen artists, a kushtdepdi dance, and equestrian displays.
Following the opening ceremony, the heads of state proceeded to the Malazgirt Event Center. The evening’s cultural program continued with traditional Turkic sports, spectacular equestrian performances, and presentations by artists from the Turkic states, who performed traditional national works.
