President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the Republic of Turkey, where he attended in the commemorative ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Canakkale – one of the major battles of the First World War.
The high-ranking officials greeted the Turkmen leader at Canakkale Airport.
From the airport the motorcade of the leader of Turkmenistan headed to the seaport city of Canakkale. The ferry brought the Turkmen leader to the seaport Kilitbahir on the opposite coast.
From the seaport Kilitbahir the motorcade of the President of Turkmenistan headed to the Mehmetcik monument to fallen Turkish soldiers. On that spring day thousands of people gathered there.
Heads of state and government and high-ranking officials from over 70 countries of Europe, Asia, America and Africa arrived at the invitation of President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend the ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Canakkale.
Together with the heads of other delegations, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov headed to the seats of VIP-guests.
... Silence fell on the square near the Mehmetcik monument. President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and members of foreign delegations laid flowers to the memorial complex.
The ceremony participants observed a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of fallen soldiers.
The prayers in commemoration of those who perished in the Battle of Canakkale and those who gave their lives in military battles for the ideals of freedom, peace and prosperity of the native land were offered up.
President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the welcome speech to the ceremony participants.
The distinguished guests headed to the special seats, from which they could watch the parade of ships and military aircrafts.
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain during his visit to Canakkale.
Noting that the interstate dialogue was dynamically developing, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Mamnoon Hussain confirmed the commitment of Turkmenistan and Pakistan to expanding mutually beneficial cooperation. The two leaders exchanged views on key areas of bilateral cooperation, including the trade and economic, fuel and energy, transport and communication sectors, among others.
The intention of the two countries to promote long-term cooperation was vividly evidenced by Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, the implementation of which would be an effective contribution to sustainable social and economic development of the Asian region. The leader of Pakistan emphasized that his country was interested in the early practical implementation of the ambitious project.
The sides also exchanged views on topical issues of regional and international politics. It was noted that Pakistan highly evaluated and supported the peaceful policy of Turkmenistan based on the principles of positive neutrality as well as the international initiatives put forward by the Turkmen leader international initiatives for achieving the goals of the global wellbeing and progress.
Taking the opportunity, the Turkmen leader invited his Pakistani counterpart to attend the International High-Level Conference dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the status of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, which will be held in Ashgabat in December this year.
After the ceremonies concluded, the Turkmen leader headed to Canakkale Airport and left for Ashgabat.
The high-ranking officials greeted the Turkmen leader at Canakkale Airport.
From the airport the motorcade of the leader of Turkmenistan headed to the seaport city of Canakkale. The ferry brought the Turkmen leader to the seaport Kilitbahir on the opposite coast.
From the seaport Kilitbahir the motorcade of the President of Turkmenistan headed to the Mehmetcik monument to fallen Turkish soldiers. On that spring day thousands of people gathered there.
Heads of state and government and high-ranking officials from over 70 countries of Europe, Asia, America and Africa arrived at the invitation of President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend the ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Canakkale.
Together with the heads of other delegations, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov headed to the seats of VIP-guests.
... Silence fell on the square near the Mehmetcik monument. President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and members of foreign delegations laid flowers to the memorial complex.
The ceremony participants observed a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of fallen soldiers.
The prayers in commemoration of those who perished in the Battle of Canakkale and those who gave their lives in military battles for the ideals of freedom, peace and prosperity of the native land were offered up.
President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the welcome speech to the ceremony participants.
The distinguished guests headed to the special seats, from which they could watch the parade of ships and military aircrafts.
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain during his visit to Canakkale.
Noting that the interstate dialogue was dynamically developing, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Mamnoon Hussain confirmed the commitment of Turkmenistan and Pakistan to expanding mutually beneficial cooperation. The two leaders exchanged views on key areas of bilateral cooperation, including the trade and economic, fuel and energy, transport and communication sectors, among others.
The intention of the two countries to promote long-term cooperation was vividly evidenced by Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, the implementation of which would be an effective contribution to sustainable social and economic development of the Asian region. The leader of Pakistan emphasized that his country was interested in the early practical implementation of the ambitious project.
The sides also exchanged views on topical issues of regional and international politics. It was noted that Pakistan highly evaluated and supported the peaceful policy of Turkmenistan based on the principles of positive neutrality as well as the international initiatives put forward by the Turkmen leader international initiatives for achieving the goals of the global wellbeing and progress.
Taking the opportunity, the Turkmen leader invited his Pakistani counterpart to attend the International High-Level Conference dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the status of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, which will be held in Ashgabat in December this year.
After the ceremonies concluded, the Turkmen leader headed to Canakkale Airport and left for Ashgabat.