11.02.2014 Ashkhabad / Turkmenistan

The 5th Turkish Export Goods Fair taking place in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashkhabad, started off with the attendance of TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.

The fair, jointly organized by Meridian International Fairs and Turkmenistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, taking place at the Exposition Palace was attended by TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu in addition to the Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekçi, TİM President Mehmet Büyükekşi, Turkmenistan Speaker of the Parliament Akca Nurberdiyeva, Turkmenistan Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov, Turkey’s Ambassador to Ashkhabad Şevki Mütevellioğlu as well as overseas mission representatives.

Turkmenistan President Gurbanguli Berdimuhammedov also sent a written message for fair attendees. Berdimuhammedov stated that the fair would contribute to the development of cooperation between the two countries.

TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu and Minister Zeybekçi toured the booths of Turkish companies following the official opening of the fair.

Over 90 companies attending the fair are introducing hundreds of goods including furniture, construction, home textile, food and home appliances to the Turkmen market.