Turkish companies have implemented 1,098 projects worth $56 billion in Turkmenistan. This was announced by Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat after a meeting with Turkish businessmen in Ashgabat, according to the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’.

The meeting, organised with the support of Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Demirok, highlighted the steady growth of cooperation and new contracts for Turkish companies.

During its time in the Turkmen market, Turkish businesses have participated in major infrastructure projects: power plants and power lines, roads, residential complexes, shopping centres, universities and schools, public buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, museums, parks and medical facilities.

The minister also visited the country to participate in an exhibition of Turkish export goods in Ashgabat.