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Achievements in the water transport sector of Turkmenistan:

During the Revival of the new era of a stable state, the President of Turkmenistan, who continues the international initiatives of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, our Comrade Serdar, to promote multilateral cooperation in the transport system, to strengthen the stable system of transit corridors, to maintain political and economic stability in the world, to strengthen international relations, including the development of friendly and fraternal relations in order to realize the possibilities of transport diplomacy.

Sea and river transport of the country is the system that forms the foundations of the national economy. Turkmenbashi International Seaport is developing and improving as one of the most convenient logistics centers in the region, as it is located at the crossroads of shipping routes from Europe to Asia and from Asia to Europe, and is the "Sea Gate" of Central Asia. With the joining of Turkmenbashi International Seaport to the International Ports Association, the activities of providing services in accordance with international standards, studying and using the experience of advanced ports of the world continue. For this purpose, they actively participate in international consultations, international exhibitions, bilateral talks, meetings through direct video communication.

"Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant" is a joint-stock company located on the Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea. In this factory, major, medium and light repairs of various types of marine vessels of the seaport and merchant fleet are carried out in a short period of time. The approval of the Honorable President, our Comrade Serdar, to start shipbuilding together with the "Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant" joint-stock company "Komea" marine equipment research association made the shipbuilders of the plant even more happy and proud. On the basis of the signed contracts "On the design and provision of technical experts for the construction of two dry cargo vessels of 6100 tons" and "On the supply of equipment and materials for the construction of two dry cargo vessels of 6100 tons" "Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant" joint stock company will start building new ships for the first time.

"Merchant Sea Fleet" closed joint-stock company also makes a significant contribution to the development of the economy of the country with newly built ships, including tankers, ferries and passenger ships. Currently, there are 20 ships in the fleet, 3 "Balkan", "Magtymguly". and "Turkmenistan" dry cargo ships perform regular services in transporting products produced in the country to foreign ports. Dry cargo is mainly transported between Turkmenbashi port and Baku, Astrakhan, Aktau ports. In addition, container feeder transportation is carried out between Turkmenbashi and Baku by dry cargo ship "Balkan". In January-March 2024, the total amount of cargo carried by the ships of the merchant marine fleet increased by 14.1% compared to the same period of 2023 and reached 586.5 thousand tons. In general, in January-March 2024, the plan of the National Fleet for cargo transportation was fulfilled by 133.3%. Freight traffic for January-March 2024 is 236,096 million tn.km. was 4.2% higher compared to the corresponding periods of 2023 and the cargo turnover plan for January-March was fulfilled by 188.0%. Passenger turnover for January-March 2024 compared to the corresponding periods of 2023 It increased by 5% and amounted to 1,910 million kilometers traveled. The implementation of the plan was 355.0%. The number of transported containers was 1879 TEU, the growth rate was equal to 184.4%.

Also, a patriot who is able to benefit from modern technologies with a broad perspective, who will work in the water transport system of the country, as well as in various sectors of the national economy, in the Maritime Vocational Training School in Turkmenabat and the Maritime Vocational Training School in Turkmenabat, which is part of the "Turkmendenizderyayollary" agency. , the quality of work aimed at training young professionals who are physically and mentally healthy is increasing.

Also, Charlak Hotel, which is a part of Turkmendenizderyayollary agency, provides high-quality hotel services to our citizens and foreign guests that meet international standards.

Trained teacher Yalkym Meretglijova

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Sep 20 2025
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In the Year of International Peace and Confidence, on the eve of the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Independence, the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone on September 18 and 19, 2025. This major event brought together more than 800 foreign and local representatives to discuss the country’s investment opportunities. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow congratulated the forum participants on this occasion. "I firmly believe that this event in Avaza will contribute to the industrialization and socio-economic development of regions during the period of the Revival of the new era of the sovereign state, the introduction of modern technologies in sectors, the active implementation of the digital economy concept, and the attraction of investment," the head of state noted in his congratulatory message. The forum began with a plenary session entitled "Investment attractiveness of Turkmenistan as a factor ensuring strategic efficiency." The moderator of the session was Dmitry Shlapachenko, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan. Keynote speeches were delivered by prominent experts from around the world. Among them were Beatrice Luce Maser Mallor, Executive Director of the World Bank, and Rabab Fatima, Under-Secretary-General of the UN, who participated online. Speaking via videoconference to the participants of the Investment Forum in Avaza, UN Under-Secretary-General Rabab Fatima highly appreciated Turkmenistan's leading position in promoting the interests of landlocked developing countries and presented new UN initiatives aimed at attracting investment. The forum participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest economic reforms and initiatives, establish direct contacts with state and private enterprises of Turkmenistan, and develop specific investment It provided a wide opportunity to discuss projects and identify new directions for cooperation. The forum program included strategic panel discussions, presentations of investment projects, B2B and B2G meetings, master classes and cultural events. Within the framework of the Investment Forum of Turkmenistan (TIF-2025), which was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, a number of important documents were signed aimed at strengthening strategic agreements in various sectors of the economy. These agreements demonstrated the broad economic interests of Turkmenistan and its readiness to deepen international cooperation.