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Çalık Holding, one of the leading Turkish conglomerates in the region, will be a Premier Partner at the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF) 2024, scheduled to take place on September 10-11, 2024, in Ashgabat. This significant event, organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), brings together top representatives from business, government, and investment sectors to discuss development prospects and attract investment into the country's economy.

Established in 1981 by Ahmet Çalık, Çalık Holding operates across 34 countries, with a strong presence in energy, construction, mining, textiles, and finance. Since Turkmenistan’s independence, the conglomerate has been involved in the country’s construction, infrastructure, energy, and textile sectors’ projects through its subsidiaries: Gap İnşaat, Çalık Enerji, and GAP CLK Worldwide.

Gap İnşaat: Founded in 1996, Gap İnşaat is one of the leading International construction contractors in Turkmenistan, specializing in healthcare, infrastructure, superstructure, and industrial projects. The company is known for its innovative and environment-friendly solution partner, which has adopted the principle of making maximum use of modern technology. Recent achievements include the completion of the turn-key construction of the Garabogazkarbamid plant with Mitsubishi Corp. and Turkmenbashi International Seaport. Currently, Gap İnşaat is undertaking several significant projects, including the construction of international Physiology, and Oncology scientific-clinical centers, International Rehabilitation and Pediatric centers, and Stomatology center as well as the renovation of the Ahalteke Equestrian Complex in Ashgabat.

Çalık Enerji: Since 1998, Çalık Enerji has been a leading EPC contractor focused on sustainable EPC Contracting operations, renewable energy investment, and distribution and retail sectors across Turkmenistan, Türkiye, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. The company uses the latest technologies and emphasizes innovation and digitalization in its Turkmenistan projects. Currently, Çalık Enerji is the EPC Contractor of the 1,574 MW Kiyanly Combined Cycle Power Plant in Turkmenbashi, construction of the Şatlyk-1 gas compressor station in Mary province, Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) energy transmission line and a 10 MW Hybrid Solar-Wind Power Plant in Serdar district, Balkan province.

GAP CLK Worldwide: As a subsidiary of Çalık Holding, GAP CLK Worldwide specializes in logistics, textiles, trade, and procurement. The company has pioneered unique business models that enhance the Silk Road, or the "Road of Prosperity," with Turkmenistan as a central hub. GAP CLK Worldwide leverages this historic trade route to create new value and opportunities in global trade.

At TIF 2024, Çalık Holding will showcase its latest achievements, ongoing projects, and future investment proposals, reinforcing its position in the Turkmen market and seeking new partnerships. Çalık Holding would like to express its sincere gratitude to the Government of Turkmenistan and the organizers of the Forum for providing a valuable platform and opportunity for Çalık Holding to engage with both public and private sector stakeholders and to explore further expansion and collaboration within Turkmenistan.

The article was provided by the organizing committee of the event

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