The Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) officially opened today in the Awaza national tourist zone, drawing over 800 international and local delegates. The two-day event, co-organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, aims to highlight the country’s strategic economic vision and attract foreign investment.
High-Level Discussions and Keynote Speakers
The forum began with a high-level plenary session titled “Investment Attractiveness of Turkmenistan as a Factor of Strategic Efficiency.” Dmitry Shlapachenko, the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, moderated the session.
Prominent global leaders Beatrice Luz Maser Mallor, Executive Director at the World Bank. Rabab Fatima, UN Under-Secretary General, who joined the session via online delivered keynote addresses.
The Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, Mammetguly Astanagulov, also presented the government’s strategic plan for attracting foreign investment and fostering economic growth.
Pre-Forum Activities Set the Stage
The official opening of the forum follows a series of high-level bilateral meetings that took place in Ashgabat yesterday. These business-to-government (B2G) meetings, held at the Yyldyz Hotel, provided a direct platform for dialogue between Turkmen government officials and international delegates from organizations like the World Bank, EBRD, Mashreqbank, and others.
Forum Agenda and Key Sectors
Over the next two days, TIF 2025 will feature expert-led sessions with presentations from over 90 international experts. Discussions will cover strategic investment opportunities across a wide range of Turkmenistan’s key sectors, including: The fuel and energy complex; Construction and industry; Transport and logistics; Climate-resilient agriculture; Digital and green transformations.
The event, which is supported by 50 official sponsors and partners, will also address topics such as public-private partnerships, climate change, and economic diversification.
