The first-ever Turkmenistan-European Union business forum became a platform not only for official statements but also for in-depth policy dialogue. Speaking at the forum, EU Ambassador Beata Peksa outlined Brussels' new strategy for the region. This strategy involves shifting from technical assistance to large-scale, high-quality investments
At the Turkmenistan-EU business forum, the professional discussion shifted to specific legal and trade mechanisms. Ylham Yarashov, Head of the WTO Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Finance and Economy, presented a detailed report on the country's current integration into the global trading system and the benefits it offers to ordinary entrepreneurs
The speech by Turkmenistan's Minister of Finance and Economy, Mammetguly Astanagulov, at a business forum in Ashgabat was a moment of truth for market participants. The head of the economic bloc not only reaffirmed the strategic status of the partnership with the European Union but also presented an in-depth analysis of the current trade situation, identifying areas requiring the implementation of new solutions
The world crossed the midpoint of the week of March 25, 2026, in a state that experts describe as a resonance of global crises – a rare and dangerous confluence of vectors, when political instability and market volatility have combined with the physical paralysis of key sea routes. While the straits remain zones of extreme risk, the center of gravity of global stability is inexorably shifting to land
Monforts plans to deepen its cooperation with Turkmenistan’s textile industry, focusing on targeted technological upgrades and efficiency improvements rather than building new large-scale facilities
On March 23-24, the capital of Uzbekistan became the center of discussions on food strategy as part of the "Italy – Central Asia (C5) + Azerbaijan" business forum. The two-day meeting, attended by Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida and heads of relevant regional agencies, concluded with the adoption of a final communiqué
The past week at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan (SCRMET) was marked by intense activity among foreign business circles. Twenty-nine transactions were registered, covering key economic sectors, from petrochemicals to light industry
Relations between Minsk and Washington are entering a new stage. Following talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, U.S. special envoy John Cole announced the complete removal of key economic restrictions
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov presented a comprehensive plan to expand cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on March 20. The cooperation, which began in 1992 and already includes more than 80 completed projects, is entering a new planning phase
At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Friday, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the official date for the start of mass cotton sowing. This important campaign will begin in all regions of the country on Wednesday, March 25
At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Friday, March 20, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved draft documents that will define the vector of Turkmenistan's integration into the global financial system in the coming years
A new, large-scale phase of development of the super-giant Galkynysh gas field has begun in Turkmenistan. At a government meeting on Friday, March 20, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree under which the state-owned Turkmengas concern will enter into a contract with the Chinese company CNPC Amudarya Petroleum Company Ltd
A week is coming to an end that future history books will likely call the point of no return for global energy. The events of recent hours—from the mothballing of Qatari gas to the strikes on the Persian Gulf's nerve centers—have created a situation in which the old rules no longer apply
From September 16 to 18, 2026, Türkiye will host one of the key events in the energy sector — the 30th International Energy and Environment Fair and Conference (ICCI 2026)
In the new edition of his column "ORIENTIR," renowned journalist and expert Bekdurdy Amansaryev analyzes why, amid the "energy apocalypse" and the futile search for alternative routes around the Strait of Hormuz, Turkmenistan's strategy of neutrality is becoming the benchmark for reliability
