Speaking at the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Ankara on Oct. 30, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of expanding the capacity of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor and expressed readiness to develop the infrastructure of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport in this direction, according to the Turkmen state media.

The Head of state thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the invitation to attend the summit and for the hospitality extended to the Turkmen delegation, conveyed greetings and best wishes from Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, to the heads of state.

Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that the favorable geographical location of Turkic states offers broad opportunities to develop transport corridors linking Central Asia, the Caspian region, the South Caucasus, the Black Sea region, Türkiye and Europe. Turkmen President stressed the importance of improving conditions for international freight transportation, simplifying customs procedures and introducing digital technologies.

In his address, the Turkmen president highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation in energy, transport and communications, industry, agriculture, construction and textiles, encouraging mutual investment and implementing joint production projects.

The Head of state also highlighted Turkmenistan’s initiatives to establish regional centers in Ashgabat for climate change technologies and combating desertification and stressed that the centers would contribute to addressing environmental challenges and expanding regional scientific and practical cooperation.

Serdar Berdimuhamedov further stressed the importance of strengthening cultural, humanitarian, educational and tourism ties among Turkic states. In this regard, Turkmen President proposed expanding cooperation between higher education institutions and research centers, as well as developing joint educational programs and academic exchange initiatives.

The President expressed confidence that the summit's outcomes would provide fresh impetus for identifying new areas of friendly cooperation and implementing joint initiatives and thanked the leaders of participating countries for their attention to strengthening fraternal relations with Turkmenistan. Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed appreciation to OTS Secretary-General Kubanychbek Omuraliev for his contribution to the organization's work and the organization of the summit, and wished success to the incoming secretary-general in carrying out his important responsibilities.