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Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Sapar Palvanov, recently met in Brussels with Paul Wortmeyer, Director at Van Oord, a Dutch company recognized globally for its expertise in dredging and marine engineering.
Their conversation focused on the Turkmenbashi International Seaport and the potential for collaborative projects in maritime infrastructure. Both sides exchanged views on advancing partnerships along Turkmenistan’s Caspian Sea coast.
Mr. Wortmeyer expressed his intention to attend Turkmenistan’s annual International Oil and Gas Conference, traditionally held in October, to explore new cooperation avenues and assess investment potential.
The upcoming 30th edition of the "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2025" conference is expected to draw more than 1,400 participants from 70 countries, reaffirming the country’s growing role as a regional hub for energy and investment dialogue.
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On November 2, the National Tourist Zone of Awaza hosted the pre-conference day of the International Conference and Exhibition “Development of Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2025). Delegates from government agencies, international organizations, and leading companies arrived in the resort area, where accreditation was organized in the official hotels of the forum.
Two charter flights from Ashgabat — at 11:00 and 15:30 — were arranged for the convenience of participants. At the Awaza International Airport, delegates were welcomed by members of the organizing committee, and special buses transported them to the hotels “Shemekan,” “Berkara,” and “Nebitci.”
Accreditation took place from 14:00 to 21:00 in the forum hotels. Participants received badges and welcome packages containing the conference program, informational materials, and contacts of the organizing committee. Separate registration desks were available for foreign delegations, speakers, and media representatives.
The main events of the CIET 2025 International Conference and Exhibition will be held on November 3–4 in Awaza. The program includes plenary and thematic sessions, business meetings, B2G and B2B interactions, an exhibition area, and cultural events aimed at strengthening international cooperation and showcasing Turkmenistan’s investment potential.
The forum is organized by the State Concern “Turkmenhimiya,” the Ministries of Industry, Energy, Construction and Architecture, the State Agency for Road Construction Management, and the Ashgabat City Administration. The co-organizer is the company “Turkmen Energy Forum” in partnership with S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Further information is available at: www.ciet-turkmenistan.com
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