President of Turkmenistan Meets with Head of World Ethnosport Confederation
President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, recently held a meeting with the head of the World Ethnosport Confederation, Bilal Erdogan, as part of the celebrations for the 33rd anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence. The meeting took place on September 26, 2024, and focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of sports.
During the meeting, Bilal Erdogan conveyed warm greetings from the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and congratulated him on Turkmenistan’s Independence Day. In return, President Berdimuhamedov extended his greetings to the Turkish leader and expressed confidence that the discussions during the visit would enhance sports cooperation between the two countries.
President Berdimuhamedov highlighted the longstanding friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Turkey, emphasizing the importance of strengthening interstate partnerships based on equality, respect, trust, and mutual support. He also showcased Turkmenistan’s commitment to developing the sports movement through the construction of modern sports complexes and hosting international events like the V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.
The discussion also touched upon the efforts of the World Ethnosport Confederation in reviving traditional folk games and the role of the Center for National Sports Games in Turkmenistan in promoting cultural heritage through sports. Both President Berdimuhamedov and Bilal Erdogan expressed their commitment to furthering cooperation in sports diplomacy and exchanged well wishes for the prosperity and well-being of their nations.
Overall, the meeting between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Bilal Erdogan highlighted the mutual desire to strengthen ties and collaboration between Turkmenistan and the World Ethnosport Confederation in promoting traditional sports and cultural heritage on the international stage.
