BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 1. Turkmenistan is
focusing its economic development on industrialization, investment,
resource efficiency and the introduction of modern technologies,
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said today.


This was reflected in a statement issued by the press service of
the Turkmen government, citing the president’s address to
participants of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026 (TIF 2026),
which is scheduled to take place in Ashgabat on October 1-2.


According to Serdar Berdimuhamedov, ongoing economic reforms are
aimed at maintaining political and economic stability, directing
most state finances toward the social sector, rational use of
resources, and consistent industrialization.


The president also highlighted the role of modern technologies
in the country’s economic development, including the expansion of
digital technologies and the principles of a “green” economy.


According to the president, investment is expected to contribute
to the diversification of the national economy and the expansion of
industrial capacity.


“The highly advantageous geopolitical and geoeconomic position
of our independent, neutral state in Central Asia, as well as its
abundant natural resources, offer significant investment
opportunities,” he said.







The president said the Investment Forum is intended to expand
dialogue between foreign investors, international financial and
banking institutions, government bodies and the private sector.


Participants are expected to discuss the application of advanced
sustainable development technologies across economic sectors, the
launch of new competitive production facilities and digital
financial instruments.


The forum also provides investors and businesses with an
opportunity to examine Turkmenistan’s macroeconomic indicators,
economic potential, socio-economic reforms and investment strategy,
according to the message.


Serdar Berdimuhamedov said the country’s development course is
aimed at industrial and innovative development, with a focus on
competitiveness, technology adoption, economic diversification and
international partnership.