Minister of industry and construction of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met today with Ambassador extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Turkmenistan Mr. Katsumata Takahiko, the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports.
The sides noted the high growth of economic partnership between Turkmenistan and Japan. An example of the significant contribution of Japanese companies to the development of key sectors of the economy of Turkmenistan are projects for the construction of such enterprises as a urea plant in the city of Mary, a gas chemical complex in the village of Kiyanly, a sulfuric acid production plant in the city of Turkmenabat, and a urea plant in the city of Garabogaz.
The new plant for the production of gasoline from natural gas (GTG) in the Akhal velayat of Turkmenistan, which has no analogues in the world, is another clear result of this systematic cooperation.
The possibilities of interaction in the field of construction, including the specifics developed by Japanese specialists, are considered.
It was noted the promotion of projects for the production of phosphate fertilizers, the purchase of Japanese machinery etc. Negotiations are continuing with Japanese companies in the construction of energy and other facilities.
Ambassador Katsumata Takahiko expressed gratitude to the Turkmen side for the attention paid to the promotion of Turkmen-Japanese relations, including the creation of favorable investment conditions for the effective operation of foreign companies in Turkmenistan.
