BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 18. Turkmenistan
increased grain production by 11.6% in the first half of 2026.
This was reflected in a press release issued by the press
service of the Turkmen government following an expanded Cabinet
meeting chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The figures
were presented by Chairman of the State Statistics Committee
Dovletgeldi Amanmuhammedov during his report.
"Compared to the corresponding period of 2025, grain production
increased by 11.6%, vegetable production by 12.8%, melons and
gourds by 3.3%, potatoes by 4.2% and milk production by 0.3%," the
government said.
The growth reflects Turkmenistan's continued efforts to
strengthen domestic food production and improve agricultural
output. Expanding harvests also increase the importance of
efficient transport infrastructure for supplying domestic markets
and supporting potential agricultural exports.
Against this backdrop, the International Transport Forum (ITF)
shared its assessment of the region's evolving transport landscape
in an exclusive interview with Trend. The organization said the Middle Corridor, the
trade route linking China and Central Asia with Europe via the
Caspian Sea, the South Caucasus and Türkiye, will continue to
retain its strategic importance for Eurasian connectivity even if
southern routes through Iran become more attractive following a
lasting normalization of relations between Washington and
Tehran.
"The Middle Corridor would nevertheless retain strategic value
as a diversified Asia–Europe route that avoids both Russia and
Iran. It will continue to benefit from strong political and
investment support for Eurasian connectivity," the organization
said.
