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Modern Nursing School to Be Built in Ashgabat with ADB’s $75 Million Investment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $75 million loan and a $2 million grant from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR) to support a project aimed at strengthening nursing and midwifery education in Turkmenistan, according to the bank’s official release.
This marks ADB’s first healthcare-focused initiative in the country, with the goal of enhancing the nursing profession and expanding public access to high-quality medical services.
The project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art nursing school in Ashgabat, equipped with advanced classrooms, simulation labs, and practical training facilities. The campus will also feature a safe maternity care unit, a dormitory, and an edible garden to promote healthy nutrition and sustainable living.
In addition, the plan involves updating the curriculum to meet international standards, acquiring modern training and medical equipment, and organizing professional development courses for teaching staff and senior nurses.
The total investment is estimated at $98 million, with Turkmenistan’s government contributing $23 million. ADB Country Director for Turkmenistan, Artur Andrysiak, emphasized that this is the third joint initiative between the bank and the country, reflecting deepening trust and cooperation.
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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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