ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 19. President
of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, engages with executives of
leading Japanese companies during his visit to Japan for the
inaugural Central Asia + Japan Dialogue, Trend reports via the press service of the
Turkmen government.
The meeting was held at the Palace Hotel Tokyo, with the
participation of members from the Turkmen-Japanese Economic
Committee and senior representatives of prominent Japanese
corporations, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo
Corporation, Komatsu Ltd., Toyo Engineering Corporation, Kawasaki
Heavy Industries, Tokyo Boeki Eurasia Limited, Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Tohkemy Corporation, and
ITOCHU Corporation.
President Berdimuhamedov emphasized Japan's exemplary model of
balanced high-tech development, innovation-driven economic growth,
industrial progress, and environmental stewardship. He outlined
that Turkmenistan is undergoing a comprehensive economic
transformation, with a focus on innovation, rapid
industrialization, green transition, energy sector diversification,
and the enhancement of both national and international transport
and logistics infrastructure.
Acknowledging the long-standing contributions of Japanese
companies operating in Turkmenistan, President Berdimuhamedov
invited them to engage in upcoming investment projects. He
highlighted potential areas for collaboration, including water
supply and treatment, waste management, green and hydrogen energy,
and the transition toward a circular economy.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov is currently on an official
visit to Japan, which commenced on December 18. During his visit,
Berdimuhamedov is scheduled to participate in the inaugural summit
of the Heads of State of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue. The
summit will center on exploring avenues for cooperation in critical
areas, including the green economy, sustainable development,
enhanced interconnectivity, regional partnership building, and the
advancement of human capital development.
