Turkmenistan Expands Public-Private Partnership within the UN Sustainable Development Goals
From April 27 to 29, 2026, the 10th International Forum on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), is being held in Barcelona, Spain. A delegation from Turkmenistan is participating in this prestigious event, presenting the country's economic potential and innovative projects to the international community.
During the forum, the Turkmen delegation will provide detailed information on the fundamental reforms implemented to develop a modern market economy and strengthen the role of the private sector. Promising areas for cooperation include:
- Transport and Logistics: Improving the infrastructure of international corridors;
- Next-Generation Energy: "Green" energy and energy-saving technologies;
- Agro-industry and Digital Economy: Digitalization of production;
- Urban Infrastructure and Tourism: Modern urban development projects.
Special emphasis is placed on the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone. Turkmenistan showcases this zone as one of the most attractive and promising platforms for foreign private investors, which will help attract new technologies and investments into the country's tourism sector.
As a landlocked country, Turkmenistan attaches great importance to developing public-private partnerships for the benefit of the LLDC (Landlocked Developing Countries) group. The following points were highlighted:
- Avaza Programme: The importance of the Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries for 2024–2034.
- Transport Sustainability: Ensuring stability in international trade and logistics.
Turkmenistan's participation in this international forum demonstrates the country's active integration into the global economy, the implementation of modern investment mechanisms, and its confident steps toward sustainable development.
