ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 17.
Turkmenistan completed 547 EU-funded projects in 2025, engaging
over 29,000 citizens across various sectors,
Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
Government.
The statement was made by EU Ambassador to Turkmenistan Beata
Pexa during the joint EU-Turkmenistan briefing, held in Ashgabat on
February 17. According to the ambassador, one of the main issues on
the bilateral agenda for 2026 will be strengthening economic ties
and supporting the private sector.
The briefing also highlighted ongoing cooperation in
cybersecurity, infrastructure development, and attracting foreign
investment. Pexa noted that active bilateral visits and open
dialogue confirm Turkmenistan’s role as a strategic partner for
Europe in the region.
The discussion additionally covered regional security and
stability issues, including the situation in Afghanistan, and
emphasized the development of transport connectivity under the EU’s
Global Gateway initiative, as well as joint efforts on climate
adaptation, environmental protection, and energy efficiency.
The EU’s Global Gateway is a strategic investment initiative
aimed at mobilizing up to 300 billion euros from 2021 through 2027
for sustainable infrastructure globally, primarily focused on
Africa. It aims to create lasting connections rather than
dependencies, with key investment areas in digital infrastructure,
energy transition, transport networks, healthcare systems, and
education. The initiative employs a "Team Europe" approach to
combine EU, member state, and private sector funding, leveraging
135 billion euros in private investment. It also acts as a
geopolitical tool for enhancing EU strategic autonomy while
prioritizing principles of democratic values, transparency, good
governance, and environmental sustainability.
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