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Ashgabat to Host International Investment Forum IFT 2026 in March

26 Feb. 09:01

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The international investment forum "Investments in the Future of Turkmenistan" (IFT 2026) is scheduled to take place on March 18, 2026, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ashgabat. Jointly organized by the Chamber of Commerce, the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, and "TMT Consulting Group," the forum aims to drive foreign and local investment into the nation's private sector. The agenda highlights strategic sectors, including industry, logistics, agriculture, and high-tech innovations, offering a venue for B2B, B2G, and B2C networking and project presentations.

The event coincides with the 18th anniversary of the UIET and will be integrated with an exhibition of private sector achievements from March 17 to 19. Building on the momentum of 2025, which saw over 500 delegates from 25 countries, IFT 2026 is expected to be a major hub for international partnership. Registration is currently open, and organizers advise international participants to apply early to facilitate visa processing and secure limited seating.

















Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and PETRONAS Sign New Memorandum

23 Aug. 14:31

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The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance cooperation in education and vocational training. The signing meeting involved Minister of Education J. Gurbangeldiyev, Malaysian Ambassador Mohd Suhaimi bin Ahmad Tajuddin, and PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) CEO Ismadi bin Ismail.

The agreement coincides with the 30th anniversary of PETRONAS's operations in Turkmenistan's oil and gas sector. Discussions focused on qualifying skilled workforce candidates for the energy industry, extending scholarship opportunities for Turkmen students at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, and advancing professional development programs.

To date, Turkmenistan and Malaysia have established nearly 20 educational agreements. During the recent visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Turkmenistan, three additional agreements were finalized between local universities and Universiti Tenaga Nasional to support academic mobility and exchange initiatives.