Volume of Major Turkish Investments in Turkmenistan Exceeded $1.1 Billion

The volume of major investments from Türkiye to Turkmenistan as of the beginning of 2026 amounted to 1.1 billion US dollars, making Turkmenistan a leader in Central Asia in attracting Turkish capital. This was reported on Monday by the Trend agency, citing the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

According to the EDB, as of the beginning of 2026, the total volume of Turkish investments in Central Asian countries exceeded 3.8 billion US dollars. The bulk of the funds is directed towards energy infrastructure, the construction sector, and the manufacturing industry. Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan remain Türkiye's main partners in the region.

Priority projects include the TAP (Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan) power transmission line in Turkmenistan, the modernization of airports in Almaty and Turkistan cities, as well as major initiatives in the textile and processing industries.

The EDB noted that significant projects in Turkmenistan are usually implemented on an intergovernmental basis, which ensures the sustainability of strategically important infrastructure programs.

The bank also emphasized that the experience of Turkish companies in the construction, industrial, electro-energetic, and infrastructure sectors, as well as the increasing demand for electricity and the implementation of large-scale infrastructure programs, create stable conditions for attracting investment.

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is a multilateral development bank established in 2006 with the aim of strengthening economic ties and supporting the sustainable development of Eurasian regional countries.