Issues of cooperation in the transport and logistics sectors within the CIS were discussed at a meeting between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation, Esen Aydogdyyev, and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Coordination Transport Meeting of the CIS Member States, Gennady Bessonov.

Last week, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan became a platform for a number of significant meetings aimed at strengthening international cooperation in the trade and economic sphere.

On Monday, September 23, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea Park Sang-woo discussed the status and prospects of cooperation regarding Turkmenistan's major projects aimed at expanding transport, transit, and logistics infrastructure.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan have joined forces to promote sustainable economic growth by supporting the development of a creative and innovative economy. The new initiative aims to support the diversification of Turkmenistan's economy, empower women and youth, and enhance the country's global competitiveness, according to a press release from UNDP in Turkmenistan.

Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atajan Movlamov met with Pakistani Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan in Islamabad to discuss expanding bilateral trade and explore ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, Pakistan media monitor writes.

A working meeting between Gazprom Management Committee Chairman Alexey Miller and CNPC Board of Directors Chairman Dai Houliang took place in Beijing on September 20.

A delegation from Turkmenistan took part in the World Utilities Congress 2024, which was held from September 16 to 18 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The possibilities for further cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Development Bank in areas such as healthcare, energy, and transportation were discussed during the meeting between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and IDB President Muhammad Al-Jasser on Thursday, 19 September.

At a recent meeting in Beijing, held at the China University of Petroleum, key issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and China were discussed. The event was organized in honor of the beginning of the new academic year, the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet Magtymguly Fragi and the 33rd anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence. The event was hosted by Ambassador of Turkmenistan to China Parahat Durdyev.

A delegation from Turkmenistan participated in the 31st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum, which was held in Prague last week, 12-13 September. The Forum, entitled “Strengthening Security and Stability in the OSCE Region through Digital Innovation, Promoting Sustainable Development, and Adaptation to Climate Change”, brought together representatives of OSCE participating States, international organizations, and experts to discuss pressing issues related to economic development, digital transformation and climate change.