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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $75 million loan to support the construction of a new nursing and midwifery training center in Ashgabat. In addition, a $2 million grant will be provided from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR).
This marks ADB’s first healthcare sector project in Turkmenistan and aims to enhance the quality and availability of mid-level medical education, particularly for nurses and midwives.
According to Arthur Andrysiak, ADB Country Director in Turkmenistan, the project is designed to address national healthcare demands and bring education programs in line with international standards. He added that this initiative reflects the strengthening of ADB–Turkmenistan cooperation during the 25th anniversary of their partnership.
The new facility in Ashgabat will feature interactive classrooms, clinical simulation labs, a safe maternity training ward, a dormitory for students, and even a fruit garden promoting healthy eating habits. Modern teaching and medical equipment will also be procured.
Additionally, specialized training sessions will be organized for faculty members and senior nurses. Updated curricula will improve both healthcare workforce development and patient care.
The total cost of the project is $98 million, with $23 million co-financed by the Government of Turkmenistan.
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Turkmen–Chinese Business Forum 2026: Talwas Yoly and Oguz Forum & Expo Sign Cooperation Agreement with the Turkmen Logistics Association
Talwas Yoly Closed Joint-Stock Company and the Oguz Forum & Expo division have officially signed a cooperation agreement with the Turkmen Logistics Association as part of the preparations for the Turkmen–Chinese Business Forum and Exhibition, scheduled for April 28–30, 2026.
The signed agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in logistics, transport, export and import sectors, while also ensuring the effective organization of the upcoming international event. Talwas Yoly and Oguz Forum & Expo act as the official organizers of the forum and exhibition, overseeing the full implementation of the project, including the development of the business agenda, organization of the exhibition area, facilitation of B2B and B2G meetings, and coordination of business participation from Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China.
The forum is expected to become a major international platform for expanding trade and economic cooperation between Turkmenistan and China, establishing direct business contacts between specialized companies, and presenting Turkmenistan’s export and investment potential.
As part of the partnership with the Turkmen Logistics Association, special participation conditions have been introduced for its members. Association members will receive a 10% discount on participation in the Turkmen–Chinese Business Forum and Exhibition 2026. This initiative is designed to support national logistics companies, enhance their international visibility, and strengthen Turkmenistan’s role as a key regional transport and logistics hub.
The signed cooperation agreement highlights the strategic importance of the forum and reinforces its position as a catalyst for international business collaboration.
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