Turkmenistan Proposes New Partnership Models for Landlocked Countries in Barcelona
On the sidelines of the 10th International Forum on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), held from April 27 to 29 in Barcelona, Spain, and organized by the UNECE, the delegation of Turkmenistan is presenting its national strategy for developing a modern market economy. Participation in such a prestigious discussion confirms the country's commitment to implementing innovative mechanisms for government-business interaction.
The agenda focuses on the implementation of key international initiatives, including the UN Pact for the Future, the Seville Agreement on Financing for Development, and the Avaza Action Framework for Landlocked Developing Countries. These framework agreements emphasize the importance of strengthening international cooperation, promoting innovative financing mechanisms, and developing sustainable development models.
Participants also discuss issues related to bridging the global infrastructure gap, developing blended finance mechanisms, and integrating digital technologies and circular economy principles into public-private partnership projects.
The Turkmen delegation focuses the audience's attention on the Avaza National Tourism Zone. It is presented not simply as a resort cluster, but as a promising platform for attracting world-class private investment. In the context of the 2024–2034 decade, the Avaza Action Framework is becoming a key tool for landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), offering them new logistical and economic solutions.
The Turkmen delegation is introducing partners to key sectors where PPP mechanisms can be most effective. The list of priorities includes:
Transport and logistics: strengthening infrastructure for regional integration;
Next-generation energy: transition to sustainable sources and digitalization of the industry;
Agriculture and urban infrastructure: creating smart cities and implementing innovations in the agricultural sector.
Participation in the Barcelona forum marks another step for Ashgabat in promoting sustainable development and expanding international economic cooperation through modern financial mechanisms.
