On April 23, the International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investments into the Economy of Turkmenistan (TEIF 2025) opened in the capital of Malaysia. The two-day event, which will last until April 24, is taking place in Kuala Lumpur and has brought together representatives of leading national and international energy companies, as well as experts shaping the future of the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan and the entire region.

The forum was organized by the State Concerns Turkmengaz, Turkmennebit and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan in partnership with the Turkmen Energy Forum. The main goal of TEIF 2025 is to expand opportunities for attracting foreign direct investment in all aspects of the energy, transport and communications, construction and financial sectors of the economy of Turkmenistan, as well as to strengthen the regional dialogue on further sustainable development of the energy sector.

According to the program of the first day of the forum, the morning session is devoted to thematic round tables. From 11:30 to 13:00, two key discussions are held. The first round table on the topic “The Future of Hydrocarbon Production with the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Unlocking the Potential of Oil and Gas Deposits” focuses on innovative technologies and the prospects for using AI in the oil and gas industry. Participants discuss how modern technologies can contribute to more efficient development of the country's rich hydrocarbon resources.

The second round table is being held in parallel, dedicated to the topic “Prospects for the Development of the Economic and Investment Potential of Turkmenistan and Malaysia: Focus on Education, Tourism and Entrepreneurship”. It will discuss issues of bilateral cooperation and new opportunities for investors in various sectors of the economies of both countries, going beyond traditional energy cooperation.

The official opening ceremony of the forum and the plenary session are scheduled for the afternoon. Participation of high-ranking representatives of the governments of Turkmenistan and Malaysia, heads of large international companies and financial organizations is expected.