BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 29. Pakistan and
Turkmenistan have discussed expanding business-to-business contacts
and facilitating trade delegations.
This was reflected in a press release published by the National
Assembly of Pakistan following a meeting between the
Pakistan-Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship Group head Sanjay
Perwani and Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Atadjan Movlamov
at the Parliament House in Islamabad.
“Both sides recognised the importance of strengthening
business-to-business contacts, facilitating trade delegations and
exploring opportunities for mutually beneficial economic
partnerships,” the press release stated.
The meeting also covered bilateral trade, regional connectivity
and transport cooperation, including the finalization and
operationalization of the Pakistan-Turkmenistan Transit Trade
Agreement.
Earlier in September, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan
Faryal Leghari outlined several areas where the two countries could
expand commercial cooperation, including textiles, pharmaceuticals,
transport and energy.
In the textile sector, Leghari said Pakistani companies were
interested in expanding trade in Turkmenistan’s yarn, grey fabric,
home textiles, ready-made garments and women’s fabrics. She noted
that Turkmenistan’s cotton resources and textile production
capacity could complement Pakistan’s expertise in equipment,
design, value-added manufacturing and exports. Pakistani textile
companies have participated in exhibitions in Turkmenistan, while a
delegation led by Nishat Group Chairman Mian Muhammad Mansha
visited the Turkmenbashy and Ashgabat textile complexes in June
2026 to explore opportunities to increase trade and establish more
direct commercial links.
Healthcare is another potential area of cooperation. Leghari has
proposed expanding pharmaceutical trade, medical technology
cooperation, specialist training and exchanges between medical
institutions. Such cooperation could bring together Pakistan’s
pharmaceutical and healthcare expertise with Turkmenistan’s efforts
to develop domestic medicine production and healthcare
infrastructure.
Transport links are also part of the bilateral agenda. In
September, Leghari said both countries were ready to resume cargo
and commercial flights in the near future, while emphasizing the
potential of road and rail connections to facilitate trade and
regional connectivity. She also highlighted the importance of
moving from general agreements to practical steps that could
strengthen commercial relations.
