Following the successful Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2024), which gathered over 400 international delegates from 46 countries, Ashgabat is preparing to host the XXIX Conference and EXPO “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan - 2024” (OGT 2024).

Consul General of Turkmenistan in Mazari-Sharif, Bazarbay Kabayev, at a meeting with the governor of Balkh province in Afghanistan, noted that the process of implementation of the TAPI project, import of electricity from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, operation of the railway between the two countries, establishment of strong economic relations and creation of conditions for traders are being promoted by the joint efforts of the parties, as reported by the Afghan news agency AVA.

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.