ASHKHABAD - Turkish Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul arrived in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan on Saturday to attend tomorrow`s funeral for President Saparmurat Turkmenbasi.
Speaking at the airport after his arrival, Gul said that Turkey would continue extending full support to Turkmen people.
Meanwhile, Gul replied question of journalists during the journey, "we believe that we will win the political power on our own following the general elections."
Upon a question about upcoming presidential elections, Gul said, "according to my point of view, it will be appropriate to name a candidate from the parliament. However, this does not mean that a candidate could be chosen outside the parliament."
President Turkmenbasi died of a sudden heart failure on Thursday at the age of 66 after more than two decades in power. His funeral is to be held Sunday in his hometown of Kipchak.