BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18. The first meeting of
the Turkmen-Slovak Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation has
commenced in Ashgabat.
This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Turkmenistan in a press release published on June 18.
"On June 17, 2026, the first meeting of the Turkmen-Slovak Joint
Commission on Economic Cooperation began its work in Ashgabat," the
report says.
According to the report, a Slovak delegation led by Deputy
Minister of Economy Vladimir Šimoňák arrived in Turkmenistan to
participate in the meeting.
The report notes that officials from both countries described
the talks as important for elevating bilateral economic relations
to a new level and strengthening the foundation for future
cooperation.
According to the ministry, participants discussed the current
state of trade and economic relations, prospects for cooperation
across various sectors, and opportunities for implementing joint
projects aimed at expanding economic and investment ties.
The sides also reviewed cooperation in the trade and energy
sectors, as well as in construction, transport, communications and
information technologies, agriculture, environmental protection,
healthcare, education, culture, sports and tourism, the press
release says.
To note, the launch of the commission follows a broader push by
both countries to strengthen economic ties. In September 2025,
Slovakia's Foreign Ministry stated that a new intergovernmental
agreement on economic cooperation was expected to bring greater
dynamism to bilateral trade, with particular interest in energy,
the chemical industry, water management, tourism, education and
culture. Slovak officials also described Turkmenistan as a partner
with significant economic and energy potential in Central Asia.
