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Meeting of the Consul General of Turkmenistan with the Mayor of Istanbul
March 12, 2026 08:10 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 17 views

The Consul General of Turkmenistan in Türkiye O. Jumanazarov met with the Governor of Istanbul Davut Gül. The sides discussed strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and Türkiye in trade, economy, culture, education, healthcare and sports, as well as upcoming events dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence.
The Consul General of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Türkiye, O. Jumanazarov, met with the Mayor of Istanbul, Davut Gül, to discuss bilateral cooperation and cultural events planned for 2026.
On March 11, 2026, a meeting was held between the Consul General of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Türkiye, O. Jumanazarov, and the Mayor of Istanbul, Davut Gül, at the Istanbul Provincial Administration building. This was reported by the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
During the meeting, it was noted that extensive work is being carried out to develop cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Türkiye in the trade-economic, cultural, scientific-educational, healthcare, and sports sectors. The parties emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral relations based on the principles of friendship, respect, and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Additionally, views were exchanged on organizing high-level events dedicated to the declaration of 2026 as the year of "Independent and Neutral Turkmenistan — the Land of Swift Akhal-Teke Horses" and the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Independence.