BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 31. Japan views
Turkmenistan as a reliable partner and attaches importance to
developing mutually beneficial relations with the country, Japanese
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said.


This was reflected in a press release issued by the Turkmen
government's press service following Motegi’s remarks during a
meeting with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in
Ashgabat.


According to the report, the Turkmen president emphasized the
long-term strategic nature of Turkmen-Japanese relations and noted
cooperation within the United Nations and the Central Asia-Japan
Dialogue.


The sides also highlighted the importance of economic
cooperation. Berdimuhamedov pointed to the Turkmen-Japanese
Committee for Economic Cooperation as an important mechanism for
developing bilateral trade and economic ties.


He noted Turkmenistan's long-standing cooperation in the gas and
chemical industries with major Japanese companies, including ITOCHU
Corporation, Toyo Engineering Corporation and Kawasaki Heavy
Industries.


The Turkmen president said there are broad opportunities for
Japanese companies to further participate in these sectors.







The sides also noted the development of interparliamentary and
cultural-humanitarian 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.