ANTALYA, Turkiye, April 20. Turkmenistan has
discussed prospects for strengthening industrial and trade
cooperation among Turkic states, including the formation of joint
production chains, Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
MFA.
The issue was considered during a meeting between Turkmen
Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Secretary General of the Union
of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Turkic States Union of
Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Turkic States, ADEM Kula, held
in Antalya on the sidelines of a diplomatic forum.
During the talks, the sides reviewed the current state of trade
and economic cooperation among member states.
The participants also exchanged views on expanding economic
ties, with a particular focus on developing integrated production
chains and enhancing industrial cooperation across the Turkic
economic space.
The Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Turkic States
is a regional business cooperation platform that brings together
national chambers to promote trade, industrial collaboration,
investment ties, and the development of joint production chains
across Turkic countries. Established in 2019, the Union supports
business-to-business engagement, organizes economic forums, and
facilitates cooperation in areas such as manufacturing, logistics,
and transport connectivity as part of broader efforts to strengthen
regional economic integration.
Turkmenistan joined the Union through its Chamber of Commerce
and Industry in March 2024, reflecting its gradual expansion of
participation in Turkic economic cooperation frameworks and its
focus on enhancing industrial and trade linkages within the
region.
