ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 29. Turkmenistan
and China have discussed expanding cooperation in industry and
construction, focusing on new infrastructure projects and
modernization of the industrial sector, Trend reports.
The issues were addressed during the second session of the
Turkmenistan-China business forum, held on April 29 in Ashgabat at
the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, bringing
together officials and major companies from both countries to
explore opportunities for industrial development.
The Chinese side expressed strong interest in expanding its
presence in the Turkmen market, offering advanced technological
solutions for building materials production and industrial
construction projects.
Participants highlighted that long-standing cooperation in the
energy sector provides a solid foundation for diversifying
partnership into non-hydrocarbon industries. Special attention was
given to the creation of joint ventures and the introduction of
smart technologies in urban construction.
Both sides noted that the ongoing dialogue opens new
opportunities for investment inflows and experience exchange,
supporting Turkmenistan’s socio-economic development strategy and
China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Meanwhile, He Zhenwei, President of the China Overseas
Development Association (CODA), stated that building solar power
plants in Turkmenistan is identified by Chinese investors as one of
three priority areas of bilateral cooperation between Beijing and
Ashgabat, alongside with agricultural sector and gas chemistry. He
also made the remark during Turkmen-Chinese Trade and Economic
Forum, on April 29.
