The KazanForum 2025, which concluded in the capital of Tatarstan, has reaffirmed its significance as an effective platform for interaction between Russia and the countries of the Islamic world, attracting growing international interest. This year, representatives from 96 countries and 82 Russian regions participated in the Forum's events, with 8,500 guests attending the business program.

The second meeting of the heads of customs services within the "Central Asia – China" format has concluded in Almaty. The forum was organized by the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan. Heads of customs administrations from Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan participated in the event.

On May 18, 2025, with the support of the Open Joint Stock Company "Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan" and the Joint Stock Company "KTZ Express" (Kazakhstan Railways), the first trial container train carrying wheat arrived in Turkmenistan from the Zayatay railway station in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Climate change is exacerbating water stress in the arid Central Asian region, including Turkmenistan, and requires effective water management

A branch of the Executive Committee of the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications (RCC) for Central Asian countries was opened in Tashkent

An online meeting of Ryazan entrepreneurs with the trade representative of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan Andrey Khripunov was held

Kazakhstan is interested in importing Turkmen gas and jointly developing gas fields in Turkmenistan

The 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Tehran on May 19-20 under the leadership of co-chairs - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran Farzaneh Sadegh

Following a first session filled with diplomatic and strategic discussions, the Termez Dialogue turned to fundamental issues of economic connectivity. The second session, which brought together heads of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, representatives of the private sector and financial institutions from the region, provided a platform for substantive discussions on the key role of business in strengthening ties and ensuring sustainable economic growth

From January to April, more than 2 million tons of cargo passed through the country's state border