On September 29–30, Ashgabat hosted the sixth meeting of the Turkmen-Hungarian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation. The Hungarian delegation was led by Boglárka Illés, State Secretary for Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary.

The visit featured a number of high-level meetings, signaling a transition from general dialogue to practical cooperation. Energy emerged as a top priority. Hungarian officials held direct negotiations with Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Energy and the “Turkmengaz” State Concern to explore joint energy initiatives.

The participation of the CEO of Hungary’s leading energy company, “MVM Group Co. Ltd”, highlighted the serious intent to develop energy connectivity and long-term projects. Hungary, as an EU member state, sees Turkmenistan as a strategic partner in diversifying energy imports.

A major topic was the upcoming bilateral agreement on mutual investment protection, expected to strengthen legal frameworks and boost Hungarian investment into Turkmenistan’s economy.

The commission also addressed traditional sectors like agriculture, food production, water resource management, environmental protection, and healthcare. The Hungarian delegation’s visit to the National Carpet Museum of Turkmenistan reflected interest in expanding cultural and tourism ties.

The session concluded with the signing of the official protocol, with the next meeting planned to be held in Budapest.