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According to the objectives of the "Revival of a new era of a stable state: the National Program for the socio-economic development of Turkmenistan in 2022-2052" and the "Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country in 2022-2028", the neutrality policy of Turkmenistan is of global strategic importance. as a tool, it is aimed at further development of cooperation with world and regional countries, as well as with reputable international organizations. Diversification of the state's national economy and expansion of high technologies and digitization processes in the system give a strong impetus to active participation in the global economic space and global economic relations.

In the rapidly developing conditions of the national economy, Turkmenistan attaches great importance to cooperation with various countries of the world in high-tech industries, introducing modern advanced knowledge and management solutions. Implementation of activities and projects arising from the "Program of Development of Foreign Economic Activity of Turkmenistan for 2020-2025", "Foreign Trade Strategy of Turkmenistan for 2021-2030" and documents related to trade, economy and investment systems. relevant works are being carried out. In this regard, important tasks such as creating positive international conditions that contribute to the stable development of the national economy and raising the standard of living of the population, active participation in world economic relations, further development of foreign economic cooperation, and attracting large investments to our country are prioritized.

One of the priority directions of Turkmenistan's international economic activity is aimed at active and effective participation in the implementation of the UN Development Program. International cooperation in the field of energy and energy security of the country, sustainable transport system, ecology and environmental protection, in particular, solving important problems of hydrogen energy, food security and other areas is being expanded.

Among the countries of the world, our country fully satisfies its needs for fuel and electric energy with its own resources, and also exports a significant part of it abroad. Turkmenistan expresses its commitment to a very responsible approach to the effective use of its huge energy potential for the national and public interests, and fulfills specific tasks in this area. One of the important directions of the energy strategy of Turkmenistan, which ranks fourth in the world in terms of natural gas reserves, is to diversify its export to the world market. The adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Resolutions on the safe and sustainable transit of energy resources is a clear proof of this.

The deposits in the Turkmen part of the Caspian Sea are being developed with foreign partners. Construction of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline is underway. This new energy bridge will provide a long-term transfer of Turkmen natural gas to the major countries of South Asia, and will serve as a powerful impetus for the socio-economic development of the entire region, business cooperation, and strengthening of peace.

The construction of the solar and wind power station, the internal energy ring, and the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan power transmission system are ongoing. The opening of a power equipment repair and service center in Ashgabat creates conditions for the diversification of the industry.

Turkmenistan is also an attractive country for investment. Huge efforts are being made to increase domestic and foreign investment activity, to strengthen the economic potential of the country's regions, and to ensure sustainable socio-economic development. The initiatives of our state to create a favorable investment environment are highly appreciated in international ratings.

Turkmenistan is guided by strategic tasks and programmatic documents in clearly defined areas and is committed to continuing comprehensive mutually beneficial trade and economic relations with foreign countries, international and regional economic and financial organizations and institutions, and is strengthening efforts on the tasks to be carried out in this area. The policy of strengthening relations with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Asian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and other financial and economic institutions is being pursued in conducting active cooperation.

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Sep 20 2025
Great opportunity

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.