BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13. Turkmenistan and
Austria held the 13th meeting of the Joint Commission to discuss
economic cooperation and the implementation of previous
agreements.


This was announced by the press service of the Turkmen
government in its report published on June 12, following the
meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Turkmenistan.


“The 13th meeting of the Turkmen-Austrian Joint Commission was
held today at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Turkmenistan,” the report says.


According to the report, the meeting brought together
representatives of Turkmen government agencies and business
circles, as well as an Austrian delegation headed by Elisabeth
Weissenböck, Director General for External Economic Relations at
Austria's Federal Ministry for Economy, Energy and Tourism.


"The agenda of the regular meeting of the Commission included
issues related to the practical implementation of previously
reached agreements, in particular proposals put forward during
earlier meetings," the report says.


In the course of the discussions, the sides also considered new
areas for further development of bilateral cooperation and reviewed
prospects for expanding trade and economic ties.







According to the Turkmen government, it was announced at the
meeting that Austria remains one of Turkmenistan's longstanding and
important partners in Europe. The parties highlighted successful
cooperation both bilaterally and within international
organizations, including the United Nations and the Organization
for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).


The report informs that parties also emphasized the role of the
Joint Turkmen-Austrian Commission in strengthening trade and
economic cooperation between the two countries.


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.