Turkmenistan is ready to consider proposals for the implementation of new projects in the development of the chemical and oil and gas industries, in particular, to increase the production of phosphorus, ammonia, urea and gasoline from natural gas. This was discussed at a meeting between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the senior adviser on strategic issues of the Japanese company Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. Tatsuya Watanabe, who came to Turkmenistan to participate in the celebrations on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of independence, was reported by the Turkmen television news program Watan.

Watanabe warmly congratulated the head of state on being awarded the title of Hero of Turkmenistan and the main holiday of the country, addressing his best wishes to the President of the country and the people of Turkmenistan.

Welcoming the guest and thanking him for his congratulations, Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that Turkmenistan is always open to effective business interaction with interested leading foreign partners. Mutually beneficial partnerships with the largest world-famous Japanese companies, which have been successfully operating in the Turkmen market for many years, have received particular development in recent years.

A striking example of this is the fruitful partnership of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. with the state concerns “Turkmenhimiya” and “Turkmengas”, having successfully completed the construction of production complexes.

During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for further cooperation. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that Turkmenistan is interested in the development of the chemical and oil and gas industries. In particular, in increasing the production of phosphorus, ammonia, urea and gasoline from natural gas.

In turn, Watanabe expressed his readiness for further cooperation with Turkmenistan. At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed confidence in the further successful continuation of the established productive cooperation.