Meetings were held in the Kingdom of Eswatini with the participation of a Turkmen business delegation led by the founder of the ‘Aýdyň Gijeler’ holding company, Hydyrberdi Abdyrahmanov. The visit continued the agreements reached during last year's visit by King Mswati III to Ashgabat, reports AsmanNews.

On 27 January, the delegation was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Pholile Shakantu and Minister of Home Affairs Princess Lindiwe. The high level of representatives underscored the strategic importance of the visit and the readiness to cooperate with Turkmen companies.

On 29 January, a key meeting was held with the head of the Eswatini Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Savannah Maziya, who noted ‘Aýdyň Gijeler’ as a strategic partner. Last year, the minister visited the Turkmen ICT and electronics holding's factory. Eswatini plans to become a regional innovation hub, and Turkmenistan's experience can contribute to digital transformation and job creation for young people.

The Turkmen delegation was also received by Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini. The parties discussed commercial contracts, including sugar purchases by the Turkmen side, which will strengthen the trade balance between the countries.

The visit confirmed the successful implementation of the Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations signed in August 2025. Joint work is focused on technology, the implementation of Turkmen IT solutions, the exchange of climate-resilient practices and the creation of conditions for private capital.

The trip demonstrates the formation of a new ‘South-South’ cooperation axis and the positioning of Turkmenistan as an exporter of technology and industrial solutions.