ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 27. Turkmenistan
plays an increasingly important role in global transport corridors
between Europe and Asia, EU Ambassador to Turkmenistan Beata Peksa
said,
Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
Government.
Speaking at the Turkmenistan-EU business forum in Ashgabat,
Peksa noted that the European Union aims not only to expand trade
but also to support structural economic transformation through
improved investment conditions and modernization initiatives,
including projects aimed at enhancing competitiveness and
investment attractiveness.
She outlined key areas of potential cooperation, including
simplification of procedures, improvement of regulatory frameworks,
investment in modern technologies, development of professional
skills, and promotion of foreign direct investment.
The ambassador described the forum as a platform for practical
engagement aimed at launching concrete investment initiatives with
potential benefits for Turkmenistan, the European Union, and
neighboring regions.
She also confirmed the EU’s readiness for long-term cooperation
focused on private sector development and the introduction of
international best practices.
Meanwhile, Turkmenistan outlined the European direction as one
of the key priorities of its foreign policy for 2026. The following
statement was made in February, 2026, by Turkmenistan’s Ambassador
to Belgium Sapar Palvanov during a meeting with Jan Dusik, Deputy
Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General
for Climate Action.
