ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 18. About 32% of
the planned 41 billion manats ($11.7 billion) in capital
investments in Turkmenistan in 2026 will be provided by the private
sector, said the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and
head of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of
Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev, Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
Government.
He made the announcement during the International Investment
Forum IFT 2026, held in Ashgabat on March 18.
Atagulyev said the country’s GDP grew by 6.3% in 2025 and
highlighted that private enterprises will contribute around 13.2
billion manats to next year’s investments. Key sectors for private
investment include agriculture, construction materials, IT, and
electronics manufacturing.
He also noted that the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
currently includes more than 29,000 members, who have created over
422,000 jobs over the past 18 years.
IFT 2026 is an international investment forum held in Ashgabat
and focused on attracting foreign investment and expanding private
sector participation in Turkmenistan’s economy. The platform brings
together government representatives, businesses, and international
financial institutions. The forum serves as a venue for discussing
investment opportunities, establishing business contacts, and
exploring potential joint projects across various sectors.
