On 13 August, a farewell reception was held in Ashgabat on the occasion of the completion of the diplomatic mission of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Türkiye to Turkmenistan, Ahmet Demirok.
The event was attended by senior representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, heads of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan, and media representatives.
In his speech that evening, Ambassador Demirok explained why the assignment in Ashgabat held such personal significance for him. “Throughout my diplomatic career, it had always been one of my greatest aspirations to serve as a diplomat in a fellow Turkic country. To represent Türkiye in Turkmenistan—a nation with which we share not only centuries of common history, but also deep cultural, linguistic and spiritual ties—has truly been a privilege and the fulfilment of a long-held dream,” he noted.
The Ambassador emphasized that his posting in Turkmenistan “exceeded every expectation” and that it was an honour “to witness first-hand the strength of the bonds between our brotherly nations and to contribute, even in a small way, to further strengthening those ties.”
Ambassador Demirok expressed his gratitude to the leadership of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representatives of the Turkish community—including Turkish business circles —the staff of the Embassy of Türkiye, and the people of Turkmenistan for the hospitality and support extended to him throughout his tenure.
“As we prepare for our next chapter, we leave Ashgabat with hearts full of gratitude. While diplomatic assignments eventually come to an end, genuine friendships do not,” the Ambassador concluded.