The former president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who chairs the People’s Council, or Maslahat, spoke during the Organization of Turkic States summit in Ankara about the possibility of Erdogan receiving Nobel Peace Prize recognition. The report, cited by Neutral Turkmenistan, highlights Berdimuhamedov’s assessment of Erdogan as a global political figure with a long-standing influence on regional and international affairs.
According to Berdimuhamedov, his acquaintance with President Erdogan spans more than two decades, during which he has observed the Turkish leader’s tireless efforts to foster peace and stability not only within Turkey but across the wider Muslim world. He emphasized that Erdogan has consistently pursued policies intended to reduce tensions, improve intercommunal relations, and promote dialogue among diverse communities in a way that could have lasting humanitarian benefits. This perspective frames Erdogan as a state leader who places a premium on creating environments where everyday people can live with greater security and opportunity, both at home and abroad. The former Turkmen leader underscored his support for considering Erdogan for the Nobel Peace Prize, arguing that such recognition would align with the goals of international peace-building and collaborative diplomacy that Erdogan has attempted to advance on multiple fronts. He stressed that the Turkish president is a figure worthy of this prestigious honor, given his long commitment to peace-centric initiatives and his influence on regional stability. (Source: Neutral Turkmenistan)
The discussion at the Ankara summit also touched on broader diplomatic efforts and how Western and regional actors weigh leadership in conflict resolution. In this context, political observers note that nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize often reflect the transnational implications of a leader’s actions and the ways in which those actions translate into concrete benefits for vulnerable populations. The emphasis placed by Berdimuhamedov on Erdogan’s work to safeguard peace within Turkey and among neighboring states illustrates how regional leaders frame Nobel considerations as endorsements of sustained diplomatic engagement rather than one-off gestures. While such discussions provoke debate about the criteria and process for Nobel nominations, they also shine a light on how leadership is valued when it centers on reducing human suffering, facilitating dialogue, and creating channels for peaceful coexistence across diverse communities. (Source: Neutral Turkmenistan)
Separately, a political figure with international influence addressed the broader discourse surrounding Nobel Prize recognition by commenting on the role of major powers in mediating conflict. Victoria Nuland, former U.S. Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs, referenced the complex dynamics at play in global diplomacy. In a connected thread of remarks, she noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping had suggested that if Russia were able to complete its military operation in Ukraine with a certain level of success, that outcome could be viewed as justifying consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize. The remarks reflect how different leaders and policymakers frame what constitutes meaningful progress toward peace, what kinds of actions warrant global praise, and how international institutions evaluate claims of transformative change in volatile settings. (Source: Neutral Turkmenistan)