ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 13. Turkmenistan
and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
have discussed expanding industrial cooperation and developing a
roadmap for green transition, Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
Government.
The discussions took place at a meeting between the Chairman of
Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty (Parliament) and UNIDO Director
General Gerd Müller, which took place in Vienna as part of
Berdimuhamedov’s visit to the International Vienna Energy and
Climate Forum.
During the talks, Turkmenistan expressed its readiness to
collaborate on creating a comprehensive roadmap for the 2026-2030
period, with a focus on green industrial transformation and climate
action.
The discussions also explored avenues for technical cooperation,
including the second phase of the Arkadag smart city project, which
is envisioned as a platform for innovative, sustainable industrial
solutions. Special emphasis was placed on the potential for further
developing Turkmenistan’s carpet industry and expanding textile
exports with the support of UNIDO.
In addition to industrial growth, the talks highlighted regional
environmental initiatives, particularly efforts to establish a
regional center for combating desertification in Central Asia and
promoting sustainable management of transboundary water resources.
Turkmenistan reiterated its commitment to advancing projects aimed
at protecting the Caspian Sea ecosystem and the establishment of a
UN regional center for climate technologies in Central Asia.
UNIDO emphasized the strategic significance of its partnership
with Turkmenistan and expressed its commitment to supporting
long-term industrial and technological development initiatives in
the country.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes
inclusive and sustainable industrial development, particularly in
developing and transition economies. The organization supports
countries through technical cooperation, policy advice, technology
transfer, and investment promotion, helping them build industrial
capacity, improve competitiveness, and integrate into global
trade.
UNIDO’s activities are closely aligned with the UN Sustainable
Development Goals, with a particular focus on industry, innovation,
energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability, including the
development of green technologies and low-emission industrial
systems.
