Focus on a "Circular Economy": Keynote Address of the President of Turkmenistan to Japanese Businesses
In Tokyo, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed Japanese business leaders. Addressing the heads of major corporations, the head of state outlined Turkmenistan's strategic vision as a high-tech and environmentally responsible partner.
ORIENT highlighted the key points of his speech, defining the vector of cooperation in the coming years.
Japan as a Modernization Benchmark
The President emphasized that for Turkmenistan, Japan is a model of how industrial growth can be harmoniously combined with environmental responsibility. The experience of such giants as Itochu, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, and Sumitomo has already laid the foundation for major factories in Mary, Karabogaz, and Ovadandepe. However, Ashgabat is now aiming to achieve even more ambitious goals.
Four "Green" Proposals from Tokyo
The key point of the speech was a call for a transition to a circular economy. The President proposed four specific innovative projects to Japanese companies:
Industrial Recycling: Construction of a modern plant for recycling household and construction waste.
Water Management: Advanced wastewater treatment systems for industrial reuse.
Fighting Plastic: A network of mini-factories for recycling PET bottles.
Electronic Ecology: A recycling plant for old household appliances (metal, plastic, and microchips).
New Niches: Hydrogen and IT
Turkmenistan officially confirmed its interest in Japanese developments in hydrogen energy and water conservation. It also expressed its readiness to promote Japanese products in mechanical engineering and electronics.
Guarantees for Investors
"Turkmenistan is ready to offer Japanese businesses favorable conditions for long-term investment," Serdar Berdimuhamedov stated. He reaffirmed Ashgabat's continued commitment to supporting Japanese business presence in the country.
