
The international forum "Investments in the Future of Turkmenistan" (IFT 2026), dedicated to the 18th anniversary of the establishment of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, is being held in Ashgabat. It is attended by heads of relevant state agencies, business representatives, and major foreign companies.
Speaking at the forum, the Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, M. Astanagulov, emphasized that Honorable President Serdar Berdimuhamedov is implementing a steady socio-economic development policy aimed at ensuring stable and consistent economic growth of the state and improving the well-being of citizens.
"One of the strategic directions of investment policy is the introduction of new technologies and production lines, and modern equipment—namely, prioritizing the attraction of direct foreign investment into fixed capital aimed at innovations, high-value-added production, human capital development, and ensuring the environmental and socio-economic security of the country," noted M. Astanagulov.
He also mentioned our country's desire to create a competitive business and investment environment that will provide conditions for the favorable growth of entrepreneurial activity, including through the stimulation of market activities and entrepreneurship.
Currently, the course aimed at forming an industrial-innovative model for social development, diversifying the economy, and implementing large-scale reforms in its key sectors continues in the country.
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