ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 28. A business
delegation from Turkmenistan met with Eswatini’s Prime Minister
Russell Mmiso Dlamini to discuss investment opportunities and
bilateral economic ties,
Trend reports via the Eswatini Prime Minister’s social
media.
The delegation, led by Khydyrberdi Abdurakhmanov, owner and
founder of Aydyn Gijeler Holding LTD, is visiting the Kingdom on a
business scoping mission following the establishment of diplomatic
relations between Eswatini and Turkmenistan in August 2025.
Discussions focused on potential investment projects and avenues
for deepening economic and commercial ties. The delegation also
expressed Turkmenistan’s interest in procuring sugar from
Eswatini.
Prime Minister Dlamini emphasized the government’s commitment to
building mutually beneficial partnerships to support economic
growth and expressed hope that the visit will lead to concrete
investment opportunities and strengthened ties between the two
countries.
Earlier, the delegation was received by Eswatini’s Minister of
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Pholile Shakantu,
and Home Affairs Minister, Princess Lindiwe. The investment
opportunities were also the main topic, as well as the cooperation
on international platforms on peacebuilding and sustainable
development.
Eswatini ranks as the fourth-largest sugar producer in Africa
and 25th worldwide, exporting approximately 92% of its output. In
2023, it was the 16th largest exporter of raw sugar globally and
30th for sugars and confectioneries. Noted for high-quality
production, Eswatini is among the top five lowest-cost sugar
producers, contributing over half of the nation's agricultural
output.
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