ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 20. President
of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov proposed four projects in
waste management and circular economy to Japanese companies during
a meeting in Tokyo, Trend reports via the Turkmen government.
President Berdimuhamedov suggested initiatives including the
construction of modern plants for household and construction waste
recycling, wastewater treatment for industrial and municipal reuse,
mini-factories for recycling plastic PET bottles, and facilities
for processing electronic and hard-to-decompose household
waste.
He emphasized Turkmenistan’s interest in adopting advanced
Japanese technologies and practices in water conservation, water
treatment, waste management, and green and hydrogen energy.
“During our April meeting, we already discussed the relevance of
transitioning to a circular economy. Today, this area receives
special attention in Turkmenistan,” the president said.
He also highlighted the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize
industrial infrastructure, expand recycling, and implement
resource-efficient practices, noting the expertise and technologies
of Japanese companies such as Mitsubishi, Toyota, Mitsui, and
Sumitomo.
President Berdimuhamedov concluded by reaffirming Turkmenistan’s
commitment to developing and expanding partnership with Japan and
supporting the long-term presence of Japanese businesses in the
country.
Berdimuhamedov is currently on an official visit to Japan, which
runs from December 18 through 20. During this visit, he will
participate in the inaugural summit of the Heads of State of the
Central Asia + Japan Dialogue. The summit will explore cooperation
in key areas, including the green economy, sustainable development,
regional interconnectivity, partnership building, and human capital
development.
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