On October 28, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Gurbanov and Anna Bordon, Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission for Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. The meeting focused on the current state of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the international financial institution, as well as its future prospects.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the discussions covered opportunities to expand professional dialogue on economic development, exchange international experience, and further strengthen cooperation.

Both sides emphasised the importance of cooperation with international financial institutions in strengthening macroeconomic stability, improving economic mechanisms, and exploring modern approaches to addressing current economic challenges.

The importance of expert-level consultations and cooperation in deepening mutual understanding across various areas of economic policy was also highlighted. In this context, the parties discussed opportunities to continue exchanging views and sharing experience on issues of mutual interest.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their interest in maintaining regular dialogue between Turkmenistan and the International Monetary Fund and in further developing mutually beneficial cooperation.