Turkish State Minister Zafer Caglayan and Turkmen vice presidents also signed an agreement envisaging cooperation between science academies of the two countries.
Friday, 12 November 2010 16:21
The Turkish president said on Friday that his current visit to Turkmenistan confirmed one more time the will and determination to improve Turkey’s ties with this country.
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Turkmen counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Turkmenbashi, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Turkmenistan had developed remarkably since his last visit to the country two years ago.
Noting that numerous important matters had been on the agenda of his talks in Turkmenistan, Gul said the two countries had carried out successful activities in development, construction, industry and energy projects so far, adding cooperation opportunities for near future had been discussed during his latest meetings.
“We have also discussed the things we can do to carry our common culture and historical heritage to future generations,” Gul said.
“We have one more time confirmed our will to improve our relations in every area,” the president added.
Turkmen President Berdimuhamedow also said that Gul’s visit provided the opportunity for a fruitful exchange of views on matters concerning both countries.
Describing Turkey as a major and strategic commercial and economic partner, Berdimuhamedow said Turkey and Turkmenistan had common cultural and historical values for centuries.
The Turkmen president noted that cultural activities to be organized at international level would help Turkey and Turkmenistan get closer.
As part of Gul’s visit to Turkmenistan, Turkish State Minister Zafer Caglayan and Turkmen vice presidents also signed an agreement envisaging cooperation between science academies of the two countries.
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