Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed an international forum dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality and International Neutrality Day. The Turkish leader emphasized the historic significance of the anniversary and expressed respect for the Turkmen people. Erdogan congratulated Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on this important occasion, conveying greetings from Turkey's 86 million people. The Turkish President noted the special role of the forum, organized at the joint initiative of Turkey and Turkmenistan as part of the UN-declared International Year of Peace and Trust. Erdogan praised Turkmenistan's economic achievements, calling it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. In his speech, the Turkish leader emphasized the deep historical, cultural, and spiritual ties between the two countries. Turkey was one of the first states to recognize Turkmenistan's independence and support its status of permanent neutrality. Erdoğan noted the development of strategic partnerships in trade, investment, energy, transport, defense, and humanitarian cooperation. The president expressed Turkey's readiness to contribute to Turkmenistan's prosperity and stability. Concluding his speech, Erdoğan expressed hope that the forum would be an important step in strengthening peace, mutual understanding, and cooperation between the two countries.