BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 12. Turkmenistan and
Austria discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic
cooperation.


This was announced in a press release published by the Turkmen
MFA following a meeting held on June 11 between Deputy Foreign
Minister of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Austrian Ambassador
to Turkmenistan Thomas Schuller-Gotzburg, as well as Director
General for International Economic Affairs at Austria’s Federal
Ministry for Economy, Energy and Tourism Elisabeth Weissenböck.


"On 11 June 2026, a meeting was held between Deputy Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M. Bashimova, Ambassador of the
Republic of Austria to Turkmenistan (with residence in Baku) Thomas
Schuller-Götzburg, and Elisabeth Weissenböck, Director of the
Directorate for International Economic Relations at the Federal
Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism of the Republic of
Austria," the press release says.


According to the ministry, the sides noted the high level of
bilateral cooperation within international organizations,
particularly the United Nations and the Organization for Security
and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).


Particular attention was paid to increasing mutual trade and
strengthening economic cooperation, including within the framework
of the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, the ministry said.







"The important role of the Joint Turkmen-Austrian Commission in
achieving these objectives was underscored," the press release
said.


Earlier in April 2026, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty
(Parliament) of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited
Austria, where he held talks focused on expanding cooperation in
energy, transport, and investment, as well as strengthening ties
with European partners, according to the press release published by
the press service of the Turkmen government on April 11.


“High-tech sectors, including green energy, digitalization, and
artificial intelligence, have been identified as promising areas
for cooperation. Turkmenistan has shown great interest in Austria’s
experience in developing urban infrastructure, water treatment
technologies, and the banking sector. Collaboration in these areas
will enable the introduction of innovative solutions into the
national economy, promote its diversification, and ensure
sustainable development,” the press release says.