President of the Turkish Constitutional Court, Mr. Kadir Özkaya, received Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan, Mr. Toynazar Hudaynazarov, and the accompanying delegation, who paid a working visit to Türkiye on 8-10 June 2026.

As part of the visit, President Özkaya and Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan, Mr. Toynazar Hudaynazarov, held bilateral and inter-delegation meetings.

Welcoming the delegation of the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan, President Özkaya expressed his sincere satisfaction with the working visit. He emphasised that the relations and cooperation between Türkiye and Turkmenistan, which continue to develop in all areas, are further strengthened through dialogue between the judicial institutions of the two countries. President Özkaya also noted that reciprocal visits contribute to the consolidation of institutional ties and provide a valuable opportunity for the exchange of experience. He further underlined the historical, cultural and fraternal ties between the two countries.

President Özkaya further stressed that the exchange of knowledge and experience among judicial institutions of different countries plays an important role in ongoing efforts to strengthen the rule of law, safeguard fundamental rights and freedoms, and enhance the effectiveness of judicial services.

Stressing that the Turkish Constitutional Court is an active member of numerous international institutions and organisations and assumes important responsibilities within these frameworks, President Özkaya touched upon the activities carried out in the field of constitutional justice worldwide. He also expressed his aspiration to further enhance relations and cooperation with the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan.

Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan, Mr. Toynazar Hudaynazarov, expressed his great pleasure at visiting the Turkish Constitutional Court and underlined the profound respect and admiration they hold for the Turkish nation. Emphasising the importance of sharing experience, Mr. Toynazar Hudaynazarov provided an overview of the judicial system of Turkmenistan. He further expressed his hope that cooperation and reciprocal visits between the two institutions would be enhanced.

During the interdelegation meeting, President Özkaya was accompanied by Vice-Presidents Mr. Basri Bağcı and Mr. İrfan Fidan, Members of the Court Mr. Rıdvan Güleç, Mr. Recai Akyel, Mr. Yıldız Seferinoğlu, Mr. Selahaddin Menteş, Mr. Muhterem İnce and Mr. Yılmaz Akçil, as well as Secretary General Mr. Murat Azaklı and other officials.

The delegation led by Deputy Chairperson Mr. Toynazar Hudaynazarov, comprising judges from different judicial districts of Turkmenistan, also held discussions with Members of the Court Mr. Engin Yıldırım and Mr. Recai Akyel, and participated in a training programme on matters falling within the jurisdiction of family courts. As part of the programme, the delegation was briefed by judges of the Court of Cassation, Ankara Regional Court of Appeal, and the Family Court of First Instance on topics including marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody, the family home, and division of property.

The delegation was also informed about the structure and functioning of the Turkish Constitutional Court and paid visits to the Justice Academy of Türkiye and the Ankara West Courthouse.