BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. Turkmenistan and
Pakistan discussed the implementation of the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) power transmission project
and the development of fiber-optic communication infrastructure
along the regional corridor, Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The issue was discussed during a meeting between Turkmen Foreign
Minister Rashid Meredov and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and
Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
During the talks, the sides paid particular attention to the
significant potential of bilateral economic and infrastructure
cooperation. The ministers noted that the development of
electricity transmission infrastructure remains among the key
regional initiatives strengthening connectivity and economic
cooperation.
Meanwhile, the total investment volume allocated to
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) power transmission project
within Turkmenistan amounts to $1.7 billion. The project attracts
around 28% of Türkiye's power sector investments across Central
Asia. At the same time, Turkmenistan remains the largest recipient
of Turkish investments in the region, with the TAP project
representing the biggest share of the country's $1.1 billion
investment portfolio.
