On March 18, the international forum “Türkmenistanyň geljegine maýa goýumlar” (“Investments in the Future of Turkmenistan”), dedicated to attracting capital to the country’s private sector, opened in Ashgabat. The event is taking place at the Yyldyz Hotel and brings together representatives of government agencies, international organizations, foreign companies and local businesses.

The forum was opened by Kerim Akmammedov, a member of the Board of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (UIET). As part of the ceremony, a video was shown dedicated to the achievements of the private sector of Turkmenistan.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev made welcoming remarks.

The forum program is divided into several thematic blocks dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses, introducing innovations in agriculture, as well as the role of the private sector in the development of industry, construction, transport and tourism. Participants will discuss international experience and prospects for cooperation, as well as present new projects and investment proposals.

The forum will end with the signing of bilateral documents and the presentation of new products and investment initiatives of Turkmen companies.