ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 12. Over the
first 10 months of 2025, trade turnover between the two countries
increased by 35%, a sharp rise compared to the previous year,
Russian President Vladimir Putin said, speaking at the
International Forum “Peace and Trust: Unity of Purpose for a
Sustainable Future” in Ashgabat, Trend reports via the Russian president’s press
office.
Putin underscored the substantial expansion in the bilateral
economic nexus between Russia and Turkmenistan.
“Russian companies are eager to implement new investment
projects in Turkmenistan, and cooperation is strengthening in
energy, transport, and other sectors,” said Putin.
The two countries are really rolling up their sleeves and diving
headfirst into big-time multilateral economic initiatives,
especially in the Caspian region and Central Asia. One key project
is the development of the North-South transport corridor, which is
steadily advancing. Additionally, the leaders are enhancing
bilateral ties through interregional cooperation and growing
exchanges in cultural, humanitarian, and educational fields. Putin
noted that more than 54,000 Turkmen students are currently studying
in Russia.
The Russian president also pointed out the ongoing involvement
of both nations in the integration processes within the
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
“In 2026, Turkmenistan will take over the chairmanship of the
CIS, and I wish our Turkmen colleagues every success in this
regard. Russia will provide all necessary support,” he
concluded.
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