In a post he shared on his NSosyal account, the Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, commented on President Erdoğan's participation in the "International Peace and Trust Forum" in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, and his diplomatic engagements in Turkmenistan.
In his post, Head of Communications Duran said:
"President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underscored Türkiye's global peace vision during his address at the 'International Peace and Trust Forum' in Ashgabat, on the occasion of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly's resolution to designate 2025 as the 'International Year of Peace and Trust' and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's status of permanent neutrality.
Our President's speech was a strong expression of Türkiye's foreign policy, grounded in peace, stability, and multilateral diplomacy. At a time when global tensions are escalating, Türkiye's justice- and dialogue-based strategy cements its position in the international community. During the Forum, our President held important diplomatic talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, and President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation.
These meetings have been a clear demonstration of Türkiye’s constructive diplomatic approach, which strengthens its mediation capacity and contributes to regional peace and stability. As our President underlined, 'Türkiye and Turkmenistan are two brotherly countries bound to each other with exceptional ties rooted in common history. As the first country to recognise Turkmenistan’s independence, we have also been among the strongest supporters of its permanent neutrality status.' This emphasis reflects the deep brotherhood, shared culture, and civilisational understanding that connect the Turkic world.
'It is our sincerest wish that the ongoing war between our northern neighbours, Russia and Ukraine—countries with whom we maintain relations grounded in ancient ties and mutual respect—comes to an end.' This message once again reaffirms Türkiye’s balanced, peace-oriented diplomatic approach in times of crisis. 'The ongoing ceasefire, despite Israel’s violations, is fragile. Therefore, strong support from the international community is essential. We consider the inclusion and active participation of Palestinians in all stages of the peace process indispensable. The ultimate goal is a two-state solution.' These remarks by our President underline Türkiye’s unwavering position on the Palestinian issue, rooted in justice, conscience, and international law.
'Through the Ankara Process, which we initiated to eliminate the tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, we have once again proven that disputes can be resolved through peaceful means.'
With this approach, Türkiye continues to maintain its position as a trusted centre of diplomacy—speaking the language of peace and contributing to stability both regionally and globally."