BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 28. Turkmenistan and New
Zealand have expressed interest in establishing direct contacts
between their business communities.


The commitment was made during the first political consultations
between the foreign ministries of the two countries, according to a
press release issued by Turkmenistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
on July 28.


"The modest trade turnover between the two countries does not
reflect the significant existing potential," the ministry noted in
the press release.


According to the ministry, the two sides agreed that closer
cooperation should be pursued in high technologies, agriculture,
water management, and industry.







For reference, relations between Turkmenistan and New Zealand
have traditionally been limited, with cooperation taking place
mainly through multilateral platforms such as the United Nations.
Wellington has supported several Turkmen-backed UN initiatives,
including the resolution "Reliable and Stable Transit of Energy
Resources and Its Role in Ensuring Sustainable Development and
International Cooperation," reflecting shared engagement on issues
of sustainable development and international connectivity.


The first political consultations between Turkmenistan and New
Zealand come as Ashgabat continues to diversify its diplomatic
outreach beyond its traditional partners in Central Asia, the
Middle East, and Europe. In recent months, Turkmenistan has
expanded political dialogue with countries across the Asia-Pacific
region while placing greater emphasis on cooperation in sustainable
transport, climate policy, and multilateral diplomacy through the
United Nations.


The consultations come as Turkmenistan continues to intensify
its economic diplomacy and expand international business
engagement. Since the beginning of 2026, Ashgabat has hosted or
participated in business forums with China, the United States,
Türkiye, the European Union and Uzbekistan, while also stepping up
contacts with business associations and investors from Germany and
other partner countries. The growing pace of these engagements
coincides with what Trend describes as a new investment cycle, as
Turkmenistan seeks to secure technology, industrial expertise, and
long-term foreign partners for a new wave of economic and
infrastructure projects.