BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7. Turkmenistan and
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards discussed expanding cooperation
in shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure during a meeting in the
Netherlands.


This was reported in a press release issued by the Embassy of
Turkmenistan in Belgium.


"The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation
between Turkmenistan and Damen Shipyards, including the possibility
of jointly building vessels at the shipyard of the Turkmenbashi
International Seaport," the embassy said.


According to the embassy, Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Belgium,
Sapar Palvanov, visited the company's headquarters and met with its
management, where the sides also discussed cooperation in dredging
projects.


The embassy noted that Damen Shipyards has practical experience
in dredging operations and has previously cooperated with
Turkmenistan in this field.







According to the embassy, during the meeting, the ambassador
said Turkmenistan continues to prioritize the development of
maritime infrastructure, modernization of port facilities and the
strengthening of transport and logistics connectivity.


"The Ambassador also informed the company about Turkmenistan’s
intention to organize business events that will bring together
senior representatives of major Dutch companies interested in the
Turkmen market. Damen Shipyards was invited to actively participate
in this initiative," the press release says.


The discussions come as Turkmenistan continues to develop its
domestic shipbuilding industry through international partnerships.
In May 2026, the country's first domestically built dry cargo
vessel, Gadamly, completed its maiden international voyage to Baku
after being constructed at the Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
Yard in cooperation with South Korea's Koryo Shipbuilding Industry
Technology Co., Ltd. (KSIT). The project combined local production
with Korean engineering expertise and technology transfer,
highlighting Ashgabat's strategy of strengthening national
shipbuilding capacity through cooperation with foreign
partners.