Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed the participants of the International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2025," the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.

"Dear participants of the international conference and exhibition!

I sincerely congratulate you on the opening of the International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan - 2025", which is being held in Ashgabat during the International Year of Peace and Trust!

The current forum, which traditionally takes place annually, provides an opportunity to discuss priority areas for the development of our country's fuel and energy sector, ways to foster mutually beneficial partnerships, and modern methods for implementing new technologies in the oil and gas industry and modernizing production. The international conference, along with the large-scale exhibition held concurrently, provides an opportunity to learn about innovations, modern developments, and new projects.

Dear compatriots!

Dear guests!

Our independent, neutral Fatherland, possessing colossal hydrocarbon reserves, strives to utilize these natural resources not only in the national interest, but also in the interests of other peoples in the region and around the world. In this regard, consolidating our efforts is the key to achieving our goals.

Therefore, diversifying the complex's export capabilities, creating an extensive pipeline network, strengthening logistics potential, and expanding international partnerships in this area form one of the priorities of our state's energy strategy.

Of great importance in this context is the launch in July of this year of the third oil loading berth at the Kenar enterprise for the storage and shipment of oil products of the Turkmenbashy oil processing complex of the State Concern “Türkmennebit”.

The “Galkynyş” gas field, which holds one of the world's leading reserves of natural gas, serves as the primary resource base for diversifying natural gas supplies to international markets. The field itself is being developed in a phased, targeted manner, supported by foreign investment.

Today, our country places great importance on expanding natural gas export routes. Among the most significant projects in this regard is the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India gas pipeline and its key link, the Serhetabat–Herat section known as "Arkadagyň ak ýoly." The construction of this massive gas pipeline is intended to support regional energy security and promote the well-being and prosperity of neighboring and regional countries. Along with onshore sections, Turkmenistan is also successfully developing licensed offshore blocks in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea. We will continue to implement similar projects.

Dear participants of the international conference and exhibition!

Our country is successfully addressing the challenges of identifying new oil and gas condensate deposits and increasing their commercial reserves, improving the efficiency of geological exploration, and accelerating the development of oil and gas reservoirs by attracting foreign capital. It is also worth noting our effective cooperation with foreign companies in developing oil and gas horizons, leveraging advances in science and technology, as well as best international practices.

We pay special attention to the processing of hydrocarbon resources for the subsequent production of high-quality and environmentally friendly products.

In the near future, we intend to build and commission new facilities that will enable us to produce high-quality hydrocarbon products in demand on international markets, as well as modernize existing ones. In this regard, we will continue our broad international cooperation in environmental protection and reducing the impact of harmful emissions.

Dear friends!

An independent, neutral Turkmenistan offers significant opportunities to all those interested in equal and mutually beneficial cooperation: confidence in our country's economic stability increases the desire of foreign businesses to invest in promising projects.

I am confident that the international conference and exhibition, which are being held at a high level for the 30th time this year, will play a significant role in the exchange of experience and opinions between domestic specialists and foreign partners, and in expanding broad cooperation in the future.

Dear participants of the international conference and exhibition!

Dear guests!

Once again, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on the opening of the International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2025"!

I wish you good health, a prosperous and happy life, and great success in your work!," the Turkmen leader's message reads.