ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 4. Turkmenistan
plans to construct a 500/400 kV power transmission line between its
city of Mary and Iran's Mashhad in 2026,
Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
Government.
This project is a central component of the “Social and Economic
Development and Investment Program of Turkmenistan for 2026.”
The initiative is expected to be a key energy sector
development, enhancing electricity connectivity and fostering
regional energy cooperation.
Meanwhile, President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov,
formally approved the country’s 2026 socio-economic development and
investment program on January 23, 2026.
The program outlines several measures aimed at maintaining
macroeconomic stability and fostering GDP growth, while also
diversifying national economic sectors and reinforcing the
country’s economic resilience. Planned initiatives include the
comprehensive development of various industries, boosting
industrial and innovative capabilities, and optimizing the
utilization of production facilities.
Moreover, the program emphasizes the progressive development of
small and medium-sized enterprises by creating a conducive business
environment and enhancing public-private partnership legislation.
It also outlines an intensified investment policy designed to
support the construction of production and social infrastructure,
the establishment of new enterprises, and the creation of regional
employment opportunities.
