BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. Turkmenistan and
Japan held political consultations in Ashgabat.
This was reflected in a press release published by
Turkmenistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 3.
"The sides expressed their mutual readiness to further
strengthen coordination within authoritative international
organizations, primarily the United Nations, to support global
peace and ensure sustainable development," the press release
said.
According to the ministry, the consultations were led by Turkmen
Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri Byashimova and Japan's Special
Representative for Central Asia, Ishikawa Masaki.
In the course of the consultations, the diplomats reviewed a
broad range of political, economic, and humanitarian issues,
highlighting the role of high-level dialogue in advancing bilateral
relations.
Furthermore, the sides discussed practical cooperation under the
Central Asia + Japan Dialogue and emphasized the implementation of
agreements reached during previous high-level meetings.
The ministry noted that the participants reviewed the
implementation of joint investment projects and highlighted
cooperation in the gas chemical industry, energy, transport, and
logistics, as well as the role of the Turkmen-Japanese and
Japan-Turkmen Committees for Economic Cooperation.
In addition, the consultations covered parliamentary
cooperation, scientific and educational exchanges, Japanese
language programs in Turkmenistan, and the further expansion of
cultural ties between the two countries.
For reference, Japanese companies have long been involved in
major industrial projects in Turkmenistan. Among the most prominent
are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and
Sojitz Corporation, which participated in the construction of the
gas-to-gasoline plant in Ahal Province, one of the country's
flagship gas-processing projects. Japanese firms have also taken
part in petrochemical and fertilizer projects implemented jointly
with Turkmen state enterprises.
Economic cooperation received fresh momentum during President
Serdar Berdimuhamedov's visit to Japan in April 2025. During the
visit, Turkmen and Japanese organizations signed a package of
agreements and memorandums covering energy, gas chemistry,
transport, environmental technologies, and industrial cooperation.
According to official reports, the value of the signed documents
exceeded $1 billion. This underscored Japan's role as one of
Turkmenistan's key technology and industrial partners in Asia.
In March, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan Atadurdy Bayramov
met with Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayano
Kunimitsu. The sides reviewed the implementation of bilateral
agreements and identified strategic sectors for future cooperation.
They also highlighted progress achieved through recent high-level
visits. During the meeting, the Turkmen side reiterated its
readiness to host a visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
at a mutually convenient time.
